Bellevue Hospital Center Negligence | Medical Malpractice Attorney

Lauded as the oldest public hospital in America and predating our democracy, Bellevue Hospital Center boasts 844 beds in operation, more than 722,000 annual clinic visits and upwards of 97,600 yearly ER visits. The hospital center offers a variety of services with specializations for many designations including: a Comprehensive Stroke Center, an AIDS Center, a Level 1 Adult Trauma Center and more.

Bellevue Hospital Center has been sued on multiple occasions for a myriad of reasons, including but not limited to medical malpractice, discrimination, and wrongful death. They have settled for millions of dollars over the course of multiple cases and currently have litigation open against them.

Handling hundreds of thousands of patients, Bellevue Hospital is bound to have negligence or malpractice suits that have gone unresolved. If you or a loved one need assistance in suing Bellevue Hospital Center for negligence or medical malpractice, Duffy & Duffy is the firm to see you through this process.

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461 1st Ave. New York, NY 10016 Phone: (212) 562-4141

For nearly a century, Bellevue Hospital Center has moved the mental health sector forward in the industry, but is now known for the variety of services they make available. These services include:

Abortion Care
Asthma Care
Breast Health
Cancer Care
Cardiology
Child Health and Pediatric Services
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Dental Care
Depression
Dental Services
HIV/AIDS Care
Hypertension
LGBTQIA+ Services
Mental Health Care
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Stroke and Prevention Care
Trauma Centers
Vision Care
YouthHealth

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Has Bellevue Hospital Center been sued for malpractice or negligence?

Bellevue Hospital Center has been sued for a variety of reasons, but some of the most notable cases include: a suit where a schizophrenic woman was released and went on to murder another woman due to her unstable state, the untimely administering of drugs leading to death, undiagnosed kidney failure after surgery, and many more. Duffy & Duffy can help you or a loved one hold Bellevue Hospital Center accountable for medical malpractices, including these scenarios and many more.

What constitutes malpractice at Bellevue Hospital Center?

Malpractice is defined by whether the act/acts were performed by a professional person such as a doctor, medical professional, hospital or other medical facility. If a professional is responsible, the center may be found guilty of malpractice and victims have a short window to pursue legal recourse. It is important if you or a loved one contact a lawyer immediately if you think you have the grounds for a lawsuit.

What constitutes negligence at Bellevue Hospital Center?

Conversely to malpractice, negligence is when the act/acts were performed by a non-professional person. In conjunction with this, if the act in question is not related to medical care, but performed by a professional, this is also negligence. Negligence cases can be brought when the case involves a patient being injured due to negligence, carelessness or recklessness of staff. As with malpractice, the aggrieved has 30 months to file this suit.

What is hospital negligence?

Some hospitals have a history of making mistakes that rise to the level of negligence. Laws are in place to protect patients who receive substandard care. A hospital that employs doctors, nurses, paramedics, medical technicians, and other employees can be sued if the patient is subject to an injury because of their negligence. If you have suffered harm because of a hospital’s negligence you may be entitled to compensation.

Bellevue Hospital Center Location and Phone Number

461 1st Ave. New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 562-4141

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Trusted Hospital Negligence Lawyers Duffy & Duffy

At Duffy & Duffy, we have decades of experience fighting to protect the legal rights and personal safety of New York residents. We understand the law as it applies to these cases, and we know how to build persuasive cases for the people whom we represent.

If you have been hurt as a result of malpractice at Bellevue Hospital Center, the medical negligence attorneys at Duffy & Duffy are available to discuss your questions with you and begin the process of seeking damages for your injuries.

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As you can see from our successful verdicts and settlements, we offer excellent results, though the outcome varies depending on the case. Regardless of your case details, you can rest assured our New York City, Long Island and lower Westchester attorneys will always fight for you as you seek compensation. You deserve to be made whole again, and Duffy & Duffy is here to help.

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