The Law Offices of Theodore A. Naima, P.C.

In the law, medical malpractice is defined as an act or omission (failure to act), by a healthcare provider, that constitutes a departure from the accepted standards of medical care and results in harm to a patient. 

 

Recently published research has determined that over 400,000 people in the United States die every year because of preventable medical errors, making them a leading cause of death in the United States. It exceeds the number of deaths caused by motor vehicle accidents, breast cancer or AIDS.

 

In New York, victims of medical malpractice may be entitled to financial compensation for their injuries, including economic damages such as medical bills, lost earnings and the cost of future medical treatment, as well as non-economic damages like pain and suffering and emotional trauma.

 

Medical malpractice cases, however, are complex legal matters that require an attorney who not only has the requisite legal skill and experience in the handling  of such cases, but also one who has a comprehensive knowledge of medicine in many different medical specialties.  With over 25 combined years of medical malpractice trial experience, the attorneys of the Law Offices of Theodore A. Naima, P.C. have successfully represented hundreds of victims who have been severely injured or died as a result of medical mistakes by hospitals, physicians, surgeons, radiologists, ophthalmologists, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, and other medical providers and medical facilities.

 

Our office has experience in handling all types of medical malpractice cases. If you're unsure whether you or a loved one is the victim of medical negligence, we have listed some of the most common types of medical malpractice suits below:

 

• Failure to Diagnose- Failing to recognize and treat cancer, infection, injury, illness and other diseases

• Misdiagnosis- Incorrect diagnosis resulting in unnecessary medical and surgical treatment

• Surgical Errors- Traumatic injury and perforations to organs, blood vessels, bones, tissues and nerves during surgery and other procedures

• Birth Injuries- Infant brain damage, Erb’s palsy and other injuries to babies and mothers caused as a result of errors during the labor and delivery of a child.

• Anesthesia Errors- Inappropriate patient monitoring and contraindicated anesthetic agents and dosages administered during surgery.

• Medication Errors- Prescribing or administering incorrect or contraindicated medications or dosages.

• Retained Surgical Objects- Surgical instruments, tools, sponges, gauze, pads and other foreign objects left in the body cavity following surgery and other invasive procedures.

 

We have the knowledge and experience to help you understand your (often voluminous) medical records, and to detect the moment where your healthcare provider let you down, if such a moment exists. The statute of limitations for bringing a claim of medical malpractice is shorter than for almost any other type of claim, so if you think there's even a possibility you have been harmed by your medical provider, do not hesitate to contact the Law Offices of Theodore A. Naima, P.C. immediately for your consultation. As a reminder, given the often deeply personal nature of medical harms, all of our consultations  are strictly confidential.