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Top New York Medical Malpractice Attorneys Helping Victims Seek Justice

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. Our law firm proudly represents communities throughout New York with a focus on our local community in Long Island and New York City. Throughout our history we have secured close to $1 Billion dollars in verdicts and settlements.

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Welcome to Duffy & Duffy Law

Skilled Long Island Medical Malpractice Lawyers

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.

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      What Constitutes Medical Malpractice?

      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.

      Nearly $1 Billion
      in Verdicts and Settlements

      Over

      $109M

      Brain Injured Plaintiff & His Wife

      Over

      $80M

      Infant Who Suffered From Brain Injuries

      Over

      $60M

      26 year old girl who suffered from a surgical error

      Practice Areas

      Medical Malpractice

      When a doctor makes a careless or reckless mistake, the consequences...

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      Personal Injury

      Whether your injuries have occurred as a result of an automobile accident...

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      Nursing Home Abuse

      Licensed care facilities are supposed to provide support for elderly persons...

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      Birth Injury

      There may be no other time when qualified medical care is more crucial than during...

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      Cerebral Palsy

      There are millions of healthy babies born each year. Unfortunately, thousands...

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      Erb's Palsy

      The effects of Erb’s Palsy are devastating, and the costs of caring for your child...

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      Brain Injury

      Protect your rights against a health care provider after a traumatic brain injury...

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      Car Accident

      In the aftermath of a car accident, be sure to speak to...

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      Hospital Negligence

      When you are admitted to a hospital, you expect to be in safe hands...

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      Filing Medical Malpractice Litigation in New York

      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.

      Testimonials

      “Thank you for persevering for so long to reach a favorable outcome for Victor.”

      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.

      “Winning the case has replaced the lost income and retirement benefits.”

      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 would recommend your law firm for nursing home neglect to anyone in a similar situation.”

      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.

      Meet Our Partners

      Discuss Your Medical Malpractice Claim with a Long Island Attorney

      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.

      Frequently asked questions

      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.

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