When you trust a doctor with your life and that trust is broken, the harm is hard to put into words. Segal Law Firm holds hospitals, surgeons and providers accountable when negligence causes real harm.
Medical malpractice cases are some of the most complex in personal injury law. They demand expert reviewers, exhaustive records analysis, and a firm willing to take on hospital legal teams. That's what we do.
What counts as medical malpractice
Not every bad outcome is malpractice. The legal standard is whether your provider deviated from the accepted standard of care — what a reasonably competent provider would have done in the same circumstances — and whether that deviation caused real harm.
Proving it requires expert medical testimony. We retain board-certified physicians in the same specialty to review your records before we file. If a case has merit, we pursue it relentlessly. If it doesn't, we tell you honestly.
What you may recover
- Additional medical care
- Lost wages & future earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent disability
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Wrongful death damages
What to do if you suspect malpractice
Acting early preserves both evidence and your legal rights.
Request your full records
You have a right to every record — chart notes, imaging, lab work, surgical reports. Get a complete copy in writing.
Get a second opinion
Another provider can confirm what went wrong and what care you need now. It also documents the harm.
Don't accept 'apologies' that come with paperwork
Hospitals sometimes offer settlements or waivers framed as goodwill. Never sign without a malpractice attorney.
Call us quickly
Medical malpractice statutes are short — and expert review takes time. Earlier calls mean stronger cases.
Why malpractice victims trust Segal
Specialist physician reviewers
Every case is screened by a board-certified expert in the relevant specialty — not a general doctor giving an opinion.
We take on hospital defense teams
Hospital insurers retain elite firms. We've fought them for decades and know how to beat their playbook.
We front the cost
Med mal cases routinely cost six figures to prepare. We advance every dollar — you pay nothing unless we recover.
Compassionate handling
These cases are emotional. You'll work directly with attorneys who treat you as a person, not a file number.
Med mal deadlines are short.
New York generally gives 2.5 years from the malpractice — sometimes less for public hospitals. Foreign objects and discovery rules can extend or shorten it. Don't wait to call.
The cases we handle
When healthcare causes harm
Surgical errors
Wrong-site surgery, retained instruments, nerve damage, anesthesia errors. We retain the right specialist for each procedure.
Missed or delayed diagnosis
Cancer, heart attack, stroke, infections, sepsis. Delays often turn treatable conditions into terminal ones.
Birth injuries
Cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injuries, oxygen deprivation, delayed C-sections. These cases require lifelong life-care planning.
Medication & prescription errors
Wrong drug, wrong dose, dangerous interactions, allergy oversights. Pharmacies and hospitals can both be liable.
Anesthesia errors
Overdose, awareness during surgery, intubation injuries, monitoring failures. Anesthesiology errors are often catastrophic.
Hospital & nursing negligence
Bed sores, falls, infections, monitoring failures. Hospital systems and staffing are often at fault, not just one provider.
Emergency room errors
Triage mistakes, missed cardiac events, premature discharge. ER cases require specific expertise — we have it.
Wrongful death
When negligence costs a life, surviving family can recover for medical costs, lost support, and the loss of the loved one.
Frequently asked
Answers before you call
How do I know if I have a malpractice case?+
You generally need three things: a doctor-patient relationship, a deviation from the standard of care, and real harm caused by that deviation. We review the records with a specialist physician before telling you if a case exists.
How long do I have to file in New York?+
Generally 2 years and 6 months from the act of malpractice (or the end of continuous treatment). Public hospitals require a 90-day notice. Foreign-object cases and some discovery situations can extend the time — but never assume. Call early.
What is 'standard of care'?+
What a reasonably competent provider in the same specialty would have done in the same circumstances. We prove it with testimony from a board-certified expert in that same field.
Are malpractice damages capped in New York?+
New York is one of the few states without a cap on pain and suffering damages in medical malpractice. Recovery is based on the actual harm proven.
How long does a med mal case take?+
Most resolve within 2–4 years. Expert review, depositions, and motion practice take time — but the result is what matters.
What does it cost?+
Nothing upfront. We advance all expert fees and case costs — and we don't get paid unless you do.
Contact
Harmed by healthcare? Let's review your records.
Free, confidential consultation. Expert physician review at no cost to you.