Oshman & Mirisola, LLP, originally founded over 35 years ago, was formed with the guiding principles of service to its clients and excellence in advocating their cases. Today, we have grown to become one of the preeminent medical malpractice law firms in the country. Despite the growth since our early days, Oshman & Mirisola, LLP continues to provide representation to clients consistent with it's original guiding principles.

Did You Know? Each year more people die from medical errors than from motor vehicle accidents (43,458), breast cancer (42,297) and AIDS (16,516).

Medical Malpractice occurs when there is a deviation from the accepted standard of care in the community or locality where the doctor or hospital is located. It is considered medical malpractice, not because of unforeseen complications, but rather if the complications were the result of improper care and treatment. By failing to properly diagnose an illness or condition, such as cancer, in a timely manner can be considered medical negligence. We provide the highest level of legal expertise for New York medical malpractice cases including birth injuries such as cerebral palsy

Medical Malpractice May Include:
Birth Injuries; Brachial Plexus Palsy; Cancer Misdiagnosis; Cerebral Palsy; Erb’s Palsy; Medication Errors; Nursing Home Abuse; Surgical Errors

Oshman & Mirisola, LLP has represented thousands of clients throughout the region with many recoveries equaling or exceeding $1 million. Their excellence is exemplified not only in the results they obtain for clients, but through court appointment in complex plaintiff case management committees, radio appearances, newspaper articles, bar association membership, speaking engagements and philanthropic organizations.

Medical Malpractice Questions & Answers

1. What is medical malpractice?

Medical malpractice occurs when a health care provider causes injury or death to a patient by failing to act within the applicable standard of care. In other words, a physician or other health care provider commits medical malpractice and is negligent when he or she fails to act reasonably under the circumstances and the unreasonable conduct causes harm. 

2. How does a case result in medical malpractice?

In determining whether a medical practitioner made a mistake, the court will consider what reasonable, prudent medical practitioners would have done in the same situation. If the medical practitioners did not meet that standard, they could be found negligent.

3. What kind of mistakes can result in medical malpractice?

• The medical professional(s) did not get clear permission before operating on you.
• The medical professional(s) did not diagnosis you properly.
• The medical professional(s) did not perform the operation properly.
• The medical professional(s) did not anticipate a problem which they should have.

4. How do I know if I have a medical malpractice case?

A bad medical result does not always mean malpractice.  Generally, to win a medical malpractice case, you must have expert medical testimony that no reasonable health care provider would have performed in the way that your provider did.  Quality of performance is generally determined by looking at what is reasonable care.   You must also prove through expert testimony that the negligence of your health care provider was a cause of injury or death. To determine if you have a case, contact Oshman & Mirisola, LLP today.

5. What is the definition of a medication error?

A medication error is defined as "... any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm, while the medication is in the control of the health care professional, patient, or consumer. Such events may be related to professional practice, health care products, procedures, and systems including: prescribing; order communication; product labeling, packaging and nomenclature; compounding; dispensing; distribution; administration; education; monitoring; and use".

6. How does a jury determine if a doctor's actions were within the standards of good medical practice?

A jury will consider testimony by experts, usually other doctors, who will testify whether they believe your physician's actions followed standard medical practice or fell below the accepted standard of care. In deciding whether your heart surgeon was negligent, for example, a jury will rely on expert testimony to determine what a competent heart surgeon would have done under the same or similar circumstances.

7. I signed a consent form before my doctor performed surgery. What did it mean?

It is common practice in hospitals for patients to sign a form giving the doctor their consent, or approval, to perform surgery. In the form, the patient usually consents to the specific surgery as well as to any other procedures that might become necessary. Before you sign it, your doctor should give you a full description of the surgery and the risks involved, and the ramifications of not getting such treatment. If you can prove that your physician misrepresented or failed to adequately inform you of the risks and benefits before surgery, your consent may be invalid.

8. What if I'm just not satisfied with the results of my surgery? Do I have a malpractice case?

In general, there are no guarantees of medical results. You would have to show an injury or damages that resulted from the doctor's deviation from the appropriate standard of care for your condition.

9. What is the medical malpractice standard of care?

This is the degree of care and skill that the average qualified doctor would provide to a patient who sought medical care for similar symptoms and circumstances.

10. My plastic surgeon made a mistake and admitted it. Do I have a malpractice case?

An experienced Oshman & Mirisola, LLP medical malpractice attorney can help you to determine if your case has merit. Many mistakes are simply that, but if your doctor's mistake was the result of negligence or failure to meet the expected standard of care, then the answer may be yes. Damages may be recoverable for you under medical malpractice laws. Contact us today to discuss your case.

Additional Information: Accidents, Personal Injury, Pharmaceutical Litigation, Birth Injuries

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