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 What You Need to Know About Medical Malpractice in New York

What is Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider’s negligence leads to harm, such as errors or omissions.

Examples of Medical Malpractice

Craig Small represents clients in cases involving:

  • Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
  • Surgical errors
  • Medication or prescription errors
  • Birth injuries

Proving a Medical Malpractice Case

Malpractice cases require proof of:

  1. A doctor-patient relationship.
  2. The provider’s failure to meet the standard of care.
  3. Harm caused directly by that failure.

Why Choose Craig for Your Medical Malpractice Case?

  • Personalized Attention: Craig works directly with every client.
  • 25 Years of Experience: Proven success in malpractice cases.
  • Tough Negotiator: Fights for your compensation.
  • Proven Results: Over $100 million in settlements.

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FAQ

Not all injuries are malpractice. It occurs when a provider’s negligence directly causes harm.

Compensation may include medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Known risks of surgeries, or cases where proper care still results in complications.

Yes. In New York, most cases must be filed within two and a half years.

Craig will review your situation for free, examining your medical records and circumstances.

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What our customers say

Attorney Craig Small not only returns phone calls, but he got me a settlement in a record amount of time. So refreshing to deal with a lawyer who treats me like an equally intelligent adult, instead of condescendingly talking down to me like most lawyers do. I highly recommend this law firm and will use them again.

M.Y.

Hands down best injury lawyer around very personal and friendly, you don’t speak to a whole bunch of people regarding your case Craig speaks directly to their clients!! Both are excellent !! Still thinking of their clients months after the case settled

E.S.

Attorney Craig Small not only returns phone calls, but he got me a settlement in a record amount of time. So refreshing to deal with a lawyer who treats me like an equally intelligent adult, instead of condescendingly talking down to me like most lawyers do. I highly recommend this law firm and will use them again.

M.Y.

Small law firm cares about their clients. They have treated me like I was a member of their own family. Getting through the entire process of courts and doctors was very easy with them being with me every step of the way and helping me to feel comfortable at every step

M.D.

The people at Small Law Firm helped me deal with a situation following my getting hit by a car while on my bicycle by a person who was distracted. They were attentive, professional, and caring in their approach. I always felt they had my best interests in mind as they counseled and guided me through the very personal journey of getting restitution.

C.L.

The greatest firm hands down. Craig and his team are compassionate and understanding and professional. They tell you what they can do and deliver!!!

D.S.

I have been helped by this firm several times. Not just for my accident cases, but with other legal matters as well. They are attentive to your needs and go above and beyond to make sure you are totally taken care of. Even after my cases were settled, they reached out to me just to say hello and to see how I was doing. I would highly recommend this law firm. Thanks for all you do

K.A.

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