Manhattan Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Over 40 years of experience representing Manhattan residents injured by medical negligence. Free consultation for victims of malpractice at NYU Langone, Mount Sinai, NewYork-Presbyterian, and all Manhattan hospitals.
Experienced Medical Malpractice Representation in Manhattan
Manhattan is home to some of the world's most prestigious medical institutions, including NYU Langone Health, Mount Sinai Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. These hospitals serve millions of patients from around the world each year.
Medical errors can still occur at renowned institutions. When they do, victims need legal representation that understands Manhattan's sophisticated healthcare system and the procedures required in New York County Supreme Court at 60 Centre Street.
Licatesi Law Group has over 40 years of experience handling complex medical malpractice cases throughout Manhattan. We've represented patients injured at major Manhattan hospitals and medical facilities, securing over $100 million in compensation for our clients.
Our attorneys understand the specific issues of Manhattan malpractice cases: defendants with extensive resources, prestigious reputations, and top defense counsel. We work with respected medical experts and fight to hold negligent providers accountable regardless of their profile.
Major Medical Centers in Manhattan
We represent medical malpractice victims who received care at all major Manhattan hospitals and medical facilities, including:
- NYU Langone Health (Tisch Hospital)
- Mount Sinai Hospital
- NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell
- Bellevue Hospital Center (NYC H+H)
- Lenox Hill Hospital (Northwell Health)
- Mount Sinai Beth Israel
- NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Medical Malpractice Case Results
Our Manhattan medical malpractice attorneys have recovered millions for victims injured by negligent healthcare providers:
47 year old male police officer injured as a result of surgical malpractice by an orthopedic surgeon resulting in an inability to work and permanent impairment of gait.
Failure to diagnose the plaintiff's cancer resulting in a $3 million dollar settlement.
What matters in a Manhattan medical malpractice claim
Manhattan has major teaching hospitals and specialty practices, but a strong malpractice case still comes down to the same question: did the provider depart from accepted care, and did that departure cause a measurable injury?
The chart has to show the failure
We look for missed labs, ignored symptoms, delayed imaging, surgical-count problems, medication conflicts, anesthesia events, discharge errors, and follow-up gaps.
Expert support is required
A qualified medical expert must explain what careful providers would have done, why the care fell short, and how the delay or error changed the outcome.
The deadline is not optional
New York malpractice claims usually have a 2 year and 6 month deadline, with special continuous-treatment and other exceptions that require review.
Records we want to preserve quickly
- Hospital and office charts from NYU Langone, Mount Sinai, NewYork-Presbyterian, Bellevue, Lenox Hill, HSS, MSK, and private practices.
- Imaging, labs, pathology, medication lists, operative notes, anesthesia records, nursing notes, and discharge instructions.
- Before-and-after symptoms, second opinions, corrective treatment, rehabilitation, and future-care records.
- Names of doctors, nurses, specialists, technicians, and departments involved in the care.
- Portal messages, appointment notes, referral records, phone logs, and follow-up instructions.
- Billing, insurance, wage-loss, disability, and out-of-pocket records tied to the injury.
Frequently Asked Questions About Manhattan Medical Malpractice
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Free consultation. No fees unless we win. Available 24/7 for Manhattan residents injured by medical negligence.
Manhattan Neighborhoods We Serve
Our Manhattan medical malpractice lawyers represent clients throughout New York County, including: