When someone files a medical malpractice lawsuit in New York, they may be awarded compensatory damages. These are designed to cover the costs of the plaintiff's injury. In some cases, punitive damages may also be awarded. These are designed to punish the defendant.
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The majority of doctors and nurses in New York are diligent when it comes to providing their patient's with the best care. They work hard to ensure that every surgery is a success. No matter how careful they are, however, it only takes one mistake to dramatically alter someone's life. A University hospital with a better than 98 percent success rate on kidney transplant operations recently made an unthinkable error that resulted in a medical negligence lawsuit.
Family faces medical bills even after winning malpractice lawsuit
Expectant parents in New York look forward to bringing their new babies home and enjoying all the milestones that come with having a child. Few expect to deal with the pressures that come from birth injuries and the high medical costs that come with them. The situation becomes particularly devastating when the injury could possibly have been avoided with the correct actions of the health care professionals in charge of the birth. A pregnant woman places her trust in her doctor and may listen to his advice even when the doctor is negligent.
Man dealt with increased pain after incision error
When a patient enters a hospital or doctor's office in New York for a surgery, they are often filled with anxiety and tension about the upcoming procedure. Patients often rely on doctors and nurses to reassure them that the procedures will go as planned and no problems will arise. Once that trust has been broken by medical or surgical errors, it may be difficult for a patient to trust in health care professionals in the future. The patients may also deal with increased pain and anxiety regarding the surgical error and the hospital may face fines from the state.
