Medical Malpractice

Brooklyn, New York, Medical Malpractice Attorney

Patients place a certain amount of trust into the hands of physicians, surgeons, obstetricians, and other medical professionals. Patients trust that the extensive academic and practical experience a doctor has completed, along with their knowledge of the standard of care, is sufficient. When a person is injured or a life is lost because of suspected medical malpractice, people are often left wondering how the mistake was made. The law firm of James J. Keefe Attorney at Law represents individuals and families who have been injured because of medical malpractice.

Have you been injured because of a physician’s error? Is your loved one facing a shortened life expectancy because of a delayed diagnosis? Contact Lawyer James J. Keefe to arrange a free consultation to discuss your concerns. For over 35 years, Attorney Keefe has represented clients based on a foundation of character, competence, courtesy, and compassion.

Delayed Diagnosis

The longer cancer is left untreated, the further it advances. When cancer is diagnosed late, a person’s chance at fighting the cancer may decrease. A cancer misdiagnosis, therefore, can be a scary experience for an individual and the affected family. Attorney Keefe helps individuals whose cancer has been misdiagnosed or diagnosed at a late stage and have reason to believe medical malpractice is involved. This is something you do not have to go through alone, and you should be aware of the legal rights you may have.

Surgical Errors

If you have been injured by a surgical mistake, whether it involved over sedations, medication errors, surgery on an incorrect body part, or other careless act, the injuries may be life threatening. If you have lost a loved one because of a surgical error, you may be wondering what legal options are available. The firm represents people who are injured in orthopedic surgeries, neurological surgeries, and other procedures.

Birth Injuries

Mistakes can be made during labor and delivery of a newborn. When these mistakes result in serious birth injuries such as cerebral palsy and other types of brain damage, new parents may feel devastated. The firm represents infants and their parents. Medical negligence that occurs before, during, and immediately following birth can impact a child for the rest of his or her life.

The firm thoroughly analyzes the facts of the case, working with experts in the medical field to gain a greater understanding. If you have questions or concerns about medical malpractice, Attorney Keefe can help. Contact the firm to arrange a consultation.