What Are The Damages For Negligencia Médica In Nueva York

When a trusted medical professional acts negligently, catastrophic injuries can be incurred on a patient under their care. If this happens, the patient may feel like there is no recourse they can take to recover damages for their financial and emotional losses. 

While Negligencia Médica cases do require a very stringent set of guidelines and regulations, patients who have experienced negligence at the hand of a medical professional do have options for legal recourse. 

What Is Negligencia Médica?

Also known as medical negligence, Negligencia Médica occurs when a doctor, hospital, or other healthcare professional deviates from the established standard of care and fails to provide the type of care that a prudent healthcare provider would reasonably offer in a similar situation. 

When a healthcare worker acts in a negligent way, either intentionally or not, the consequences can be life-changing to the patient. Patients that are victims of Negligencia Médica can require additional surgeries and treatments, require additional medications, or, unfortunately, suffer a Muerte por Negligencia.

What Are Different Types of Negligencia Médica? 

There are many ways that a patient can be injured by a medical professional. Some common examples of Negligencia Médica include:

Misdiagnosis

Misdiagnosis is one of the most common types of Negligencia Médica. Misdiagnosis occurs when a healthcare provider fails to properly identify a patient’s condition or injury. 

Failure to Treat

In some instances, a healthcare professional may properly identify a patient’s condition or injury but fails to provide or recommend the proper treatment options. 

Delayed Diagnosis

Healthcare professionals may fail to order proper diagnostic tests or fail to communicate test results to their patients in a timely manner, resulting in further injury or illness to their patients. 

Birth Injuries

When medical errors arise during the birthing process, the infant or mother may suffer severe injuries or death. 

Surgical Errors

Surgical errors occur when a surgeon deviates from the standard of care in the operating room and causes harm to the patient. Some examples of this could include operating on the wrong body part, performing surgery incorrectly, or equipment left inside the body.

What Criteria Must Be Met To File A Negligencia Médica Claim?

It is important to understand that not all unsuccessful treatments or unsatisfactory results constitute Negligencia Médica. In Nueva York State, there are a set of criteria that must be met in order for a Negligencia Médica claim to be filed successfully. 

A Relationship Existed Between the Patient and the Provider

In order to move forward with a Negligencia Médica claim, a patient-doctor relationship must have existed. With this relationship, there is an associated “duty of care” that the healthcare professional or facility owes to their patient. 

The Healthcare Provider Acted Negligently

Like all personal injury claims, there must be proof that the healthcare professional or facility acted in a way that was negligent to the patient. Each situation is unique and should be evaluated by a legal professional to determine if the duty of care was breached. 

This Negligence Caused Injury or Harm To The Patient

In order for a Negligencia Médica claim to be considered, the patient must prove that the healthcare provider’s negligence caused them harm. In these types of cases, the injury must be directly related to the negligent care and not directly associated with any underlying conditions the patient may have.

What Are The Types of Damages In Negligencia Médica Cases?

Damages from Negligencia Médica cases will typically fall into two general categories: compensatory damages and punitive damages.

Compensatory Damages

Compensatory damages are intended to compensate the patient for their out-of-pocket expenses resulting from the injury (actual damages) and any quantifiable damages (general damages), including pain and suffering, emotional losses and future medical expenses, and lost wages. 

Actual Damages

Actual damages, sometimes known as special damages or economic damages, can include the following:

• Medical and hospital expenses incurred after Negligencia Médica occurred
• Wages lost during the recovery period
• The cost of medication and other necessary medical equipment

General Damages

General damages, also known as non-economic damages, can include the following:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional and mental anguish
• Disfigurement or injury permanency
• Projected future medical expenses or lost wages
• Loss of enjoyment of life

Punitive Damages

Punitive damages are intended to punish the wrongdoer – in this case, the healthcare provider or medical facility – for intentional or reckless conduct. These damages are typically only awarded when the conduct in question is so egregious that a punitive award to the patient is deemed necessary to deter the healthcare provider or facility from future similar conduct. 

Seeking Damages For Negligencia Médica

If you or a loved one has experienced Negligencia Médica resulting in injury or Muerte por Negligencia, it’s important to take action as soon as possible. The statute of limitations for any Negligencia Médica claim in Nueva York State must be filed within 2 ½ years from the date when the negligence occurred.

However, if malpractice occurred as part of a continuing course of treatment, the statute of limitations does not begin to run until the final date of treatment. 

Each Negligencia Médica case is unique and often incredibly complex to prove, which may require the assistance of a trusted legal professional. Finding an attorney who has extensive experience representing patients and patients’ families in Negligencia Médica is important for those wishing to file a successful claim. 

At Cellino Legal, our skilled attorneys have recovered over $2 Billion in settlements for personal injury victims – including those who have suffered medical negligence – across Nueva York State. If you have been injured by a negligent medical professional and have questions about filing a claim against them, contact us at 888-888-8888.