Long Island Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Medical Malpractice in Long Island and the 5 Boroughs

Medical malpractice happens when a healthcare provider fails to meet accepted standards and causes injury. This may include misdiagnoses, failed treatments, or surgical errors. Under current New York law, you must show a direct connection between your injury and a healthcare provider’s failure. That evidence often comes from medical records and opinions from other doctors who review what went wrong.

In Long Island and the surrounding boroughs, malpractice cases depend on strict legal standards and time limits. You must prove how the doctor or hospital caused your injury. That process requires more than just pointing to bad results. You need documentation, expert review, and legal strategies tailored to your specific case. We understand how to approach these cases and help you pursue the compensation you need to move forward.

Common Forms of Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice comes in many forms. These include:

• Diagnostic errors
• Treatment failures
• Surgical mistakes
• Prescription errors
• Negligence involving medical devices

Each of these creates different risks, legal standards, and paths for recovery. We know how to handle each type of case and build strong arguments for compensation.

Diagnostic Errors

When a doctor misreads symptoms or overlooks warning signs, patients suffer. A misdiagnosis or delay can make recovery impossible. Some patients lose the chance for early treatment, especially in cases like cancer or infection.

If a provider misses key details in your symptoms or test results, you may have a malpractice claim. We know how to show what a competent doctor would have done differently and how that failure caused serious harm.

Treatment Failures

Doctors and nurses must choose proper treatments and follow accepted protocols. When they ignore known guidelines, skip steps, or fail to monitor a patient, the results can cause harm.

Examples include:

• Incorrect drug administration
• Failure to monitor after a procedure
• Use of wrong treatment plans
• Missed follow-up care

You may face new medical bills, complications, and long recovery times because of those failures. We investigate what happened, gather records, and present clear proof that the provider did not meet accepted standards.

Surgical and Hospital Errors

Some of the most devastating cases involve mistakes during surgery or hospital stays. These errors may include:

• Operating on the wrong body part
• Leaving surgical tools inside the patient
• Injuries during procedures
• Infections from unclean tools or poor care

These errors may involve doctors, nurses, or even hospital policies. Hospitals must train staff properly, keep operating rooms clean, and supervise procedures. When hospitals fail, we work to hold both the doctor and the facility accountable.

Surgical Mistakes

Patients trust their surgeons with life-altering decisions. Mistakes during surgery can cause permanent injury or wrongful death. You may have received the wrong procedure, experienced unexpected bleeding, or suffered nerve damage. These errors may require additional surgeries and painful recoveries.

We examine every part of your surgical record to show exactly where the mistake occurred. If the hospital allowed an unqualified surgeon to operate or failed to catch the mistake, we pursue claims against all responsible parties.

Hospital Liability

Hospitals must create a safe environment. This means they must train their staff, monitor conduct, and correct unsafe practices. If the facility allows underqualified or negligent staff to treat you, the hospital may share legal responsibility for the harm you experienced.

We review hospital procedures, hiring records, and supervision policies to expose failures. We also examine whether the hospital created conditions that made safe treatment impossible.

Medication and Device-Related Malpractice

Doctors must prescribe drugs with care. Medical staff must monitor how medications interact with your conditions and avoid known allergies. Pharmacies must read prescriptions correctly.

Medical devices such as implants and surgical tools also must work safely. If a device breaks or malfunctions, it may cause serious injury. These cases often involve both healthcare providers and product manufacturers.

Prescription and Drug Errors

Medication errors include:

• Giving the wrong drug
• Giving the wrong dose
• Prescribing a drug that causes a known reaction
• Failing to account for other medications

Patients harmed by these errors may face organ damage, allergic reactions, or life-threatening side effects. If this happened to you, we can help determine whether the provider or pharmacist failed to meet professional standards.

Device and Product Failures

When a medical device fails, it may cause internal injuries, infections, or physical breakdown. In some cases, patients need additional surgeries or long-term care to manage the harm.

Examples include:

• Broken implants
• Defective surgical instruments
• Faulty monitoring machines

We investigate the manufacturer, the hospital’s use of the device, and whether your provider explained known risks. We hold every party accountable and pursue full financial recovery.

Birth Injuries and Pediatric Malpractice

Errors during labor or treatment of children lead to serious harm. We handle these sensitive cases with care and urgency.

Birth-Related Medical Malpractice

Childbirth involves many split-second decisions. When doctors delay a C-section, misuse forceps, or ignore signs of distress, the baby or mother may suffer. These injuries often cause permanent disability and require years of medical care.

We review fetal monitoring records, delivery notes, and other medical evidence to uncover what went wrong and why. We work to secure the financial support families need for medical costs, therapy, and daily care.

Pediatric Harm

Children rely on doctors to recognize symptoms early. Failure to diagnose, monitor, or treat a serious condition may cause long-term effects. We pursue justice for families when a doctor failed to protect your child’s health.

Who Can Be Held Liable

Medical malpractice cases often involve multiple parties. Doctors, hospitals, nurses, pharmacists, and device makers may all share responsibility.

Medical Professionals

Any healthcare provider who failed to meet accepted standards may face liability. These include:

• Surgeons
• Primary care doctors
• Nurses
• Anesthesiologists
• Specialists

We look at every stage of your care to determine which provider failed and how that failure affected your recovery.

Institutional Accountability

Hospitals, clinics, and other facilities may share liability if they allowed unqualified staff to treat you, ignored complaints, or failed to enforce safety policies. These institutions often try to avoid responsibility by blaming individual doctors.

We push back. We hold the system accountable. Our investigation includes staff training policies, safety protocols, and patient care systems.

Legal Process and Victim Rights

New York law sets a strict time limit on malpractice claims. You typically have two and a half years to file. Gathering medical records, hiring experts, and preparing claims takes time. Acting fast protects your right to seek damages.

Initiating a Claim

Starting a claim involves the following steps:

• Collect medical records
• Document symptoms, procedures, and injuries
• Hire medical experts to review care
• Draft legal filings within New York’s deadlines

We manage this process for you. We prepare every detail with care so that your claim reflects the truth of what you experienced.

Compensation for Injured Patients

You may seek payment for the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Reduced future earnings
• Pain and suffering
• Ongoing care needs

Settlements depend on how much your injury disrupted your life and how strongly your case proves medical negligence. We build strong cases and negotiate settlements that reflect your total losses.

Exploring Legal Options

There are many ways to approach each case with varying results based on how you handle it. As leading Long Island medical malpractice lawyers, we explore the legal options to find the best strategy for your case. With years of experience, there are several ways to help you get the results that you need.

Choosing the Right Attorney

Not all law firms handle medical malpractice. These cases require time, resources, and legal experience.

You need a firm that:

• Focuses on medical negligence
• Knows New York courts and rules
• Works with respected medical experts
• Builds strong evidence
• Prepares for trial when needed

We deliver all of that and more. Our team stands ready to listen, assess your case, and take action. We understand what you face and what it takes to recover.

Schedule a Free Consultation with Long Island Medical Malpractice Lawyers

If a doctor or hospital caused serious harm, speak with us. We handle medical malpractice claims across Long Island and the 5 boroughs. We deal with insurance companies and opposing attorneys so you don’t have to.

Our free consultation includes:

• Review of your experience and records
• Legal options based on New York malpractice law
• Next steps for building a strong claim

Reach out today. Contact Sullivan & Sullivan by calling (516) 271-1617 or using our contact form to schedule a consultation about your case. We fight for accountability and recovery when healthcare goes wrong. Don’t hesitate to take action and hold the medical staff who hurt you accountable. The results of your case could be enough to change your life and help you get back on track.