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Medical Malpractice Attorneys - FAQ's
in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Nassau County, and Suffolk County
How do I know if I have grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit?
The average person is not aware of medical standards, so how do I know if treatment deviated from accepted practice?
Is there a time limit to filing a medical malpractice claim?
Where can I find information about my doctor?
If a doctor missed a diagnosis caught by another physician, do I have a claim?
How do I know if I have grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit?
A skilled New York medical malpractice attorney can advise you on the viability of your claim. The lawyers at Silberstein, Awad & Miklos have a long history of helping injured patients and their families seek and win compensation from negligent doctors and hospitals. After a thorough evaluation of the treatment and injuries that resulted, we’ll recommend the next step. Our medical experts will review your case to determine if the injuries can be linked to a violation of medical standards. We’ll let you know what variables are necessary for success with a medical malpractice claim and if you are entitled to collect damages. As a general rule, you must be able to show that a deviation from accepted medical standards caused physical injuries and economic damage.
The average person is not aware of medical standards, so how do I know if treatment deviated from accepted practice?
Family members and patients who suspect medical malpractice are usually following a gut feeling, or are reacting to suspicious or vague medical information given by their doctor. To prove medical negligence in the realm of medical deviation from accepted protocol, you will need to enlist medical experts who can provide factual information and compare it to your situation. The attorneys at Silberstein, Awad & Miklos work with highly respected community medical experts to show how malpractice occurred.
Is there a time limit to filing a medical malpractice claim?
According to law, victims of medical malpractice, or family members, may bring a claim up to two years from the date of the malpractice occurrence. There is often attempts to cover-up or conceal information about negligence. In some cases, you may have up to two years from the date the malpractice was made known. If you suspect something is not right, it is important to investigate it as soon as possible while evidence and information is more accessible. Schedule a malpractice consultation with a New York medical malpractice attorney
Where can I get information about my doctor?
For education, training, and other background information, you can visit the American Medical Association’s "Physician Select" Website at: www.ama-assn.org/aps/amahg.htm.
To find out if your doctor has faced disciplinary action in the past, visit www.choicetrust.com.
If a doctor missed a diagnosis caught by another physician, do I have a claim?
Potentially, but only if the failure to diagnose caused serious and harmful injury. In many cases, as in instances of cancer, even a short delay in diagnosis can mean rapid and irreversible spread of cancer cells. In instances where the normal physician could not have possibly identified the cancer presence, you most likely will not have a claim. You must also show that your doctor should have been able to diagnose the cancer using reasonable accepted medical standards of detection. Contact Silberstein, Awad & Miklos for in-depth answers about medical malpractice.
We’re here to help. If you suspect a doctor or hospital is guilty of negligence, call an experienced New York attorney immediately. The legal team of Silberstein, Awad & Miklos can help your family find answers. Call or email us today for a free medical mistake consultation.
