In determining whether the circumstances of your medical care meet the legal standard to bring a lawsuit, New York Law requires your attorney to speak with a medical expert or experts about the care you received. In speaking with a medical expert, your attorney will seek to understand the medicine behind your care to determine [...]

Under some circumstances, an attorney may seek your financial contribution towards the expense of hiring this medical expert. The fee for an expert can differ based on the specialty and experience of the expert but can range from $1,000 to $2,500 for a preliminary review. In other circumstances, the attorney may pay this fee up [...]

While it is best to follow the instructions of your doctor, patients always have the right to choose whether to agree to a treatment, procedure, or test. If failing to comply with your doctor’s directions were the cause of your injury, a lawyer for the doctor or hospital will be able to make a strong [...]

Yes.  Reviewing your medical records will be essential for any attorney to fully understand whether you may or may not have a meritorious medical malpractice case. It is always helpful to have obtained your medical records in advance of speaking with an attorney by contacting your medical provider directly or speaking with the health care [...]

Yes. In some circumstances a case can be settled before a formal lawsuit is filed. All doctors in New York are required to carry medical malpractice insurance and it may be possible to settle with the insurance company before filing a formal lawsuit. Settlements often occur when the cause of your injuries is clear, and [...]