{"id":1106,"date":"2022-08-05T13:10:16","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T13:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/new-york\/?post_type=practice_areas&#038;p=1106"},"modified":"2025-06-17T18:45:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T18:45:06","slug":"medical-malpractice","status":"publish","type":"practice_areas","link":"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/new-york\/practice-areas\/medical-malpractice\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Malpractice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical Malpractice Attorneys in NYC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you believe that medical malpractice is to blame for injuries to you or someone close to you, the Cochran firm can explain your options and whether it is in your best interest to pursue a claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Doctors and other medical professionals have a responsibility to provide a standard level of care to patients and to ensure that patients are never exposed to unreasonable or unnecessary health risks. Unfortunately this is not always the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After establishing a clear link between the negligence and the resulting injuries, the experienced malpractice attorneys at the Cochran firm will determine how medical standards were violated and pursue a claim of malpractice on your behalf. Searching for \u201cmedical malpractice attorney near me\u201d? The Cochran firm\u2019s NYC office serves clients&nbsp; in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Among the Medical Malpractice categories that Cochran firm attorneys specialize in are:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranfirmny.com\/surgical-errors-medical-mistakes-nyc\/\">Surgical Errors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medication &amp; Pharmacy Errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Postoperative Care Errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Radiology Errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranfirmny.com\/failure-to-diagnose-cancer-heart-attack-stroke-other-illnesses\/\">Failure to Diagnose Cancer &amp; Other Conditions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Misdiagnosis of injury or illness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranfirmny.com\/birth-injury-cases-obgyn-malpractice-nyc\/\">Birth Injuries and Trauma<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranfirmny.com\/cerebral-erbs-palsy-malpractice-attorneys-nyc\/\">Cerebral Palsy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranfirmny.com\/cerebral-erbs-palsy-malpractice-attorneys-nyc\/\">Erb\u2019s Palsy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranfirmny.com\/serious-medical-malpractice-results-from-anesthesia-errors\/\">Anesthesia Errors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nurse Malpractice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranfirmny.com\/nursing-home-neglect-nyc\/\">Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wrongful Death<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Blog Posts:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranfirmny.com\/blog\/3-most-common-medical-malpractice-claims\/\">The Top 3 Most Common Medical Malpractice Claims<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranfirmny.com\/blog\/questions-medical-malpractice-lawyer\/\">Questions to ask when selecting a Medical Malpractice lawyer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1404,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_titles_title":"Medical Malpractice Attorney in NYC - The Cochran Firm","_seopress_titles_desc":"The Cochran Firm New York is a trusted medical malpractice attorney specializing in surgical errors, misdiagnoses, birth injuries, and more. 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Several factors contribute to the higher settlement amounts in New York: Major cities like New York City have higher healthcare and living costs. Many of the state\u2019s medical institutions are prestigious, setting higher standards for care. Courts in New York are generally more open to legitimate malpractice claims. Jury awards in New York tend to be more generous compared to other states."},"3":{"question":"How long do you have to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in New York?","answer":"In New York, the statute of limitations for medical, dental, or pediatric malpractice is two years and six months. This time period starts either from: The date the malpractice occurred, or the end of continuous treatment provided by the healthcare professional you're planning to sue. That gives you 30 months to file a civil lawsuit seeking monetary damages. 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