New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Medical Malpractice Partner Elizabeth Montesano, Esq., recently obtained a multi-million dollar settlement for her client who suffered a needless delay in diagnosis of parotid (salivary) gland cancer due to radiology errors.    61-Year-Old Husband and Father Experiences Tingling and Pain in His Face   The plaintiff was an otherwise healthy 61-year-old man who was married,…

On February 7, 2022, SPBMCC Partner Elizabeth Montesano successfully obtained an $850,000 settlement on behalf of a breast cancer patient who received a delayed diagnosis of Stage 1C aggressive breast cancer.    60-Year-Old Medical Professional Suffers Delayed Diagnosis    The plaintiff, a 60-year-old woman who is a medical professional herself, suffered a one-year delay in…

This Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting the dangers of misread mammograms that lead to misdiagnoses or delayed diagnoses every year. Medical mistakes that lead to delayed cancer treatment put patients at risk for worsening symptoms, harsher medical treatment, and a higher rate of death, all of which could be prevented with a timely and accurate…

At SPBMCC, clients come to us who have suffered injuries and/or loss due to faulty medical care received or proper medical care which was not provided. One important reason why we are consulted is to help our clients understand why they or their family members were injured. They are not only seeking compensation for the…

SPBMCC Partner and trial attorney Eleni Coffinas secured $3.4 million in a medical malpractice case where the plaintiff’s fetus sustained birth injuries after the defendants failed to deliver a necessary cesarean section.   Physicians Disregard High-Risk Factor for Birth Injury of Patient and Infant   The plaintiff’s physicians were aware that her baby was potentially…