Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Over 40 years of experience holding doctors and hospitals accountable for medical negligence. $100 million+ recovered for injured patients.
What is Medical Malpractice?
Understanding when medical errors become legal malpractice
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional's negligence causes harm to a patient. Not every bad outcome is malpractice - the law requires proving four elements:
Doctor-Patient Relationship
A professional relationship existed where the doctor owed you a duty of care
Breach of Standard of Care
The doctor's treatment fell below what a reasonably competent physician would have done
Causation
The doctor's negligence directly caused your injury, not just a bad outcome
Damages
You suffered quantifiable harm including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering
Common Types of Medical Malpractice
We handle all forms of medical negligence and hospital errors
Birth Injuries
Failure to address delivery complications, negligence during fetal distress, forceps injuries
Learn More →Surgical Errors
Wrong-site surgery, retained foreign objects, anesthesia mistakes, post-operative complications
Learn More →Cancer Misdiagnosis
Delayed diagnosis allowing cancer spread, failure to order tests, misreading test results
Learn More →Anesthesia Errors
Incorrect dosage, failure to monitor vitals, resulting in brain damage or death
Medication Errors
Wrong medication prescribed, incorrect dosage, failure to check drug interactions
Hospital Negligence
Understaffing, infections, failure to properly monitor patients, equipment failures
Medical Malpractice Lawyers Serving New York
We represent medical malpractice victims throughout the greater New York area
Medical Malpractice Results
Proven track record recovering millions for injured patients
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.
Why Choose Licatesi Law Group for Medical Malpractice
Over 40 years of experience holding hospitals and doctors accountable
$100 Million+ Recovered
Decades of successful verdicts and settlements for medical malpractice victims across New York and New Jersey.
Expert Medical Witnesses
We work with top medical experts in every specialty to prove your case and hold negligent providers accountable.
No Fees Unless We Win
Contingency fee basis - we advance all costs and only get paid if we recover money for you.
Trial-Ready Representation
While most cases settle, we prepare every case for trial and aren't afraid to go to court when necessary.
Free Case Evaluation - No Obligation
We'll review your case, explain your rights, and tell you honestly if you have a valid medical malpractice claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about medical malpractice claims in New York
Related Practice Areas
Birth Injury Lawyers
Representing families affected by birth injuries, cerebral palsy, and delivery complications.
Learn More →Cancer Misdiagnosis
Holding doctors accountable for delayed cancer diagnosis that allows disease progression.
Learn More →Surgical Errors
Fighting for patients harmed by surgical mistakes, wrong-site surgery, and retained foreign objects.
Learn More →Hold Negligent Doctors Accountable
Over 40 years of experience. $100 million+ recovered. No fees unless we win. Free case evaluation.
