Medical Malpractice Lawyer NYC
When Doctors and Hospitals Fail, We Step In
We place our trust in doctors, nurses, and hospitals every day. But when that trust is broken by negligence, the consequences can be devastating. Whether it’s a misdiagnosis that leads to life-threatening complications or a surgical mistake that changes everything, medical malpractice causes real harm, and the victims deserve answers.
At Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson, LLP, we’ve been representing medical malpractice victims across NYC for decades. We know how to take on hospitals, physicians, and their insurers, and we’ve recovered millions for clients hurt by medical negligence. If you think a medical provider’s mistake caused serious injury, don’t wait. NYC typically allows just 2½ years to file a med mal claim.
Types of Medical Malpractice We Handle
Medical errors can take many forms. Our attorneys have experience with a wide range of malpractice claims, including:
- Surgical Errors – Operating on the wrong body part, leaving instruments inside a patient, and anesthesia overdoses. LEARN MORE ABOUT SURGICAL ERROR CASES →
- Misdiagnosis & Delayed Diagnosis – Failure to detect cancer, stroke, or infections in time can be fatal or cause permanent damage. EXPLORE MISDIAGNOSIS CASES →
- Medication & Pharmacy Mistakes – Wrong drug, incorrect dosage, or harmful interactions. MEDICATION ERROR LAWSUITS →
- Birth Injuries – Cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injuries, or harm to the mother during labor. BIRTH INJURY LAWSUITS →
- Hospital Negligence – Infections from poor sanitation, undertrained staff, lack of monitoring.
Each of these situations demands close investigation, medical records analysis, and expert review—steps our firm takes with precision.
What It Takes to Prove a Malpractice Claim
Medical malpractice lawsuits aren’t like other personal injury claims. To win, we must prove:
- Duty: There was a doctor-patient relationship
- Breach: The provider acted below the accepted standard of care
- Causation: Their error directly caused harm
- Damages: The injury led to measurable harm, like additional treatment, permanent disability, or death
These cases require input from medical experts who can explain what went wrong. Our network of trusted specialists reviews records and testifies when needed—giving your case the credibility it deserves.
We Take on Hospitals, Insurance Companies & Defense Teams
Hospitals in NYC, whether public or private, have legal teams ready to defend their actions. So do the doctors’ insurance carriers. That’s why you need a law firm that knows how to match them.
We’ve taken on some of the largest hospitals and healthcare providers in the region and secured significant results. Our firm isn’t intimidated by complex cases or big defendants—we’re focused on what matters: getting justice for you.
Proven Results in Medical Malpractice Cases
Some of our largest verdicts and settlements have come from medical negligence claims. Our attorneys have obtained compensation for clients injured by botched surgeries, emergency room missteps, undiagnosed conditions, and more.
Clients turn to us because we deliver results and handle every case with the urgency, care, and legal strength it deserves.
