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For over 20 years we have helped thousands of clients navigate challenging legal situations across Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Negligence, Personal Injury & other areas of practice.
The injury attorneys at Duffy & Duffy Law have dedicated their practice to helping victims on Long Island and beyond who have been hurt as a result of someone else’s carelessness. Our trial lawyers have years of experience litigating and resolving negligence claims, and we can use our knowledge and skill to pursue the compensation you deserve.
We serve communities throughout New York, including Queens and the Bronx as well as Nassau, Kings, and Suffolk Counties. Whether you have been hurt as a result of medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, an automobile accident, or a slip and fall, we can advocate for your rights.
We will fight for your justice. We understand that your fight will be our fight & fighting for the absolute best outcome is our priority.
There are several important considerations in any personal injury case. First and foremost, a claim of negligence relies on showing that there has been a breach of a duty of care, which causes harm to a victim and results in actual damages. Each of us owes everyone around us an obligation to act in a manner that avoids needless and foreseeable risks of injury. If an individual or entity behaves in an unreasonably careless or reckless way, therefore, it is considered a breach of the duty of care.
If you have been harmed as a result, you may be entitled to damages that stemmed from the incident. These can include medical bills, lost income, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, property damage, and more.
Medical malpractice is a growing concern today among both physicians and patients. The standard definition of what is malpractice is the failure of a health provider, to treat a patient in line with the customary standard of care within the medical industry. This failure results in the injury or death of the patient. There are many versions of medical malpractice, but the term generally includes failure to treat accurately, misdiagnosis, errors in prescription of medication, failure to recommend or perform follow up treatment, negligence, and delays in treating issues.
An important part of the medical malpractice definition is the concept of customary standard of care. If you believe yourself to be a victim of this negligence, this means the doctor or care provider departed from the level of skill, care, and application normally given by an average provider in the same situation. If the average doctor would have reacted differently given the same scenario, you may be a victim of medical malpractice. If your medical provider failed to treat you properly and this resulted in injury or new health issues, you should consider the possibility of investigating a medical malpractice suit. Our experienced medical malpractice lawyers in Long Island can help analyze your case and determine if you have a claim.
The Distinction Between Medical Malpractice and Treatments with a Poor Outcome
There is an important distinction to make regarding treatments and medical malpractice. If your doctor has told you that a particular treatment or course of action would produce a particular result or improvement in your state, this does not necessarily bind the doctor for ensuring you achieve that result or improvement. A bad result does not necessarily equal malpractice if the treatment and decisions made by that provider mirror what an average doctor or provider would do in that same situation.
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One issue related to the victim’s burden of proof in a medical malpractice case is the requirement for expert testimony. Since these lawsuits are complex, the average juror may not be capable of understanding what happened and assessing liability without explanations provided by a specialist in the field. Therefore, New York law requires expert opinion testimony to prove that a medical provider’s actions constituted a breach of the applicable standard of care. The witness is also required to provide evidence that the breach directly caused the injuries. Medical malpractice cases often hinge on expert testimony. An attorney in Long Island could help you retain a qualified expert. Skipping this step can result in the dismissal of a claim long before a trial occurs.
Your expertise and commitment to his case is really appreciated. It is a tremendous weight off our shoulders to know that Victor will be able to live his life reasonably and comfortably.
From the very first meeting with you, I was treated with respect and compassion. The staff was always professional and dedicated. We are very grateful and thankful to your firm for all the effort and care you took to present and win my case.
I can’t bring my mother back but as Judge Feinman said to me after we settled the case this afternoon “hopefully Oceanside Care will learn a lesson from this for future residents in their facility.
If you have been hurt as a result of malpractice, the Long Island medical malpractice lawyers at Duffy & Duffy Law can answer your questions and begin the process of seeking damages for your injuries. We serve individuals throughout New York with the compassion and dedication that they deserve. Contact us online, or call (516) 774-2217 to speak with an attorney today.
No. Our injury cases are handled on a contingent retainer. You pay nothing upfront, and we recover attorney’s fees only if your litigation is successful. We don’t bill by the hour. You don’t need to worry about running up a large attorney’s bill before you see any recovery for your injuries.
Yes. Our firm is dedicated to creating a strong relationship with our clients, beginning with keeping your information and consultation confidential.
Each case we encounter is carefully screened and evidence scrutinized to make sure the claim is meritorious and may be successful at trial. We will perform an investigation, and then our partners make a final decision on whether to take on a case.
