New York City Surgical Error Attorney
Any surgery has risks, but there is no immunity when negligence of doctors or staff caused a serious injury or death. Surgery malpractice claims arise from poor decisions or mistakes — before, during or after an operation — that could and should have been prevented.
The Law Office of Robert Cherofsky has a demonstrated record of holding surgeons and hospitals accountable for surgical errors and negligent supervision of recovering patients. I have almost 30 years of experience in medical malpractice cases in New York and in the New York metro area. Call me at (845)875-4096 for a free consultation.
Surgery Malpractice
Not every adverse outcome of surgery is malpractice. But I have handled enough medical negligence and wrongful death cases to be suspicious of the official explanation from the hospital. My investigations and access to top medical experts have led to settlements and verdicts for a wide range of surgical errors:
- Damage to internal organs, blood vessels or nerves
- Foreign objects left in the patient (sponges, clamps, etc.)
- Gall bladder injury
- Botched abortions
- Anesthesia errors
Post-Operative Complications
The negligence does not always occur on the operating table. The surgeon, anesthesiologist and nurses can be liable for brain damage, stroke, heart attack or death from failure to monitor patients closely in post-op and recovery. Infection is a normal risk, but non-sterile procedures or failure to diagnose and aggressively treat a dangerous infection (sepsis, staph, MRSA) may constitute malpractice.
Bad Outcomes of Surgery
A surgery malpractice claim can also arise from disfiguring or disabling outcomes, such as a botched plastic surgery, or a hip replacement that results in gross disparity in leg length.
I work to prove that the surgical team failed to meet the professional standard of care. My thoroughly documented claims usually result in fair compensation, but I am a skilled trial lawyer if the surgeon or hospital won't settle.
Contact my New York law office to arrange a free case evaluation. I welcome clients throughout New York City, Westchester County, Dutchess County, Orange County, Putnam County, Albany County and Rockland County.
