Connecticut and New York Medical Malpractice Lawyer
At the personal injury law firm of Shapiro & Siegel, P.C., in Stamford, Connecticut, we talk with people everyday who have been harmed because of negligence on the part of a healthcare professional. The head of our personal injury department, Toby Schaffer, has a special interest in the area of medical malpractice and improper healthcare treatment. Her credentials include more than twenty five years of trial litigation experience helping injured people recover money damages for injuries related to healthcare and nursing home care negligence.
Effective, Knowledgeable Representation in Birth Injury and Other Claims
Contact attorney Toby Schaffer for a free consultation about your specific situation. We can tell you if you have a case. The answers to the following frequently asked questions are intended as a broad overview of medical malpractice. We hope they will help you determine whether you might have a case.
Are only medical doctors liable for medical malpractice lawsuits?
No. Every provider of healthcare services may be liable for damages for medical errors, if it is determined that their negligence or misconduct resulted in the injuries. This includes:
- doctors
- hospital and HMO administrators
- nurses
- dentists
- chiropractors
- mental health professionals
Emergency room errors by emergency medical technicians and orderly staff often cause serious medical negligence injuries, and also qualify as medical malpractice.
What if my doctor failed to provide the right treatment on time?
Cancer misdiagnosis and the failure to recognize a serious infection are both examples of legitimate medical malpractice claims. Any injury or harm caused by a healthcare professional because of improper or delayed treatment may result in a successful settlement or jury award.
What do I do if my parent was injured in a nursing home?
Nursing home injuries happen for a variety of reasons. When an injury occurs because of staff negligence, including lack of proper care or improper supervision of residents or staff, you may be entitled to damages.
What if I was prescribed medicine that made me sicker?
Improper prescriptions for medication can be very serious, even deadly. Injury or medical harm resulting from improper medication is a legitimate reason to pursue damages for injuries.
Don't assume you don't have a medical malpractice claim
We will try to help answer all of your medical malpractice questions. Contact attorney Toby Schaffer for a free consultation.
