You trust your health care providers to take care of you when you are sick or injured. But what do you do when your condition is caused or made worse by their negligence?
Ginsberg & O’Connor can help. Our personal injury attorneys have been advocating for victims of medical negligence across New Jersey since 1992. We understand what you are going through and what you need to do to get the compensation you deserve.
Find out if you have a case. We invite you to a free legal consultation to explore a possible medical malpractice lawsuit.
Understanding Medical Malpractice and Medical Negligence
If you were injured when a health care professional failed to maintain the standard of care within their medical field, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice action. Medical malpractice can include:
- Birth injuries such as cerebral palsy or Erb’s palsy
- Surgical injuries/ surgery mistakes
- Anesthesia errors
- Delayed diagnosis/failure to diagnose
- Misdiagnosis leading to harmful treatment
- Emergency room malpractice
- Failure to treat, admit, or hold for observation
- Failure to warn or obtain informed consent
- Radiology errors
- Lab errors and miscommunication
- Medication errors
- Overprescription of pain meds
- Infections that are hospital-acquired or fail to be diagnosed
- Preventable amputations
- Brain injury due to oxygen deprivation
- Defective medical devices
Our firm has recovered compensation for clients who have suffered injuries or disabilities as a result of the negligence of dentists, gynecologists and obstetricians, general surgeons and orthopedic surgeons, family doctors, radiologists, cardiologists, emergency room physicians, pediatricians, and other specialists. We have also held clinics and hospitals accountable for the negligence of nurses, medical technicians, and administrators.
Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
We understand that if a doctor’s negligence injured you, you likely have many questions. Here, our experienced medical malpractice attorneys answer some of the more commonly asked questions. But every case is unique. If you still have questions, or if you have questions about your case or situation, we offer a free initial consultation to answer your specific questions.
What is medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice, or medical negligence, is a breach of a doctor’s duty of care. It can be an obvious mistake, like a surgeon leaving an instrument inside the patient. It can also be an act of omission, such as a doctor’s failure to take proper precautions or to follow up on symptoms or tests. When you are seeking medical treatment, you also have a right to be informed of the risks of any recommended treatments and the availability of alternative forms of treatment. Not every medical mistake is enough to file a claim for medical malpractice. The mistake must have caused you additional harm.
How long do I have to file a medical malpractice claim?
In the state of New Jersey, you have two years to file a claim for medical malpractice. Usually, the time is counted from the day your injury occurred, but not always. An experienced malpractice and medical negligence lawyer can help you understand the filing deadlines.
Who can I sue in a medical malpractice lawsuit?
Every case is different. However, our experienced malpractice attorneys will investigate everyone involved who might be responsible. From the medical provider and health care staff who attended to you to the medical facility, hospital, or treatment center where you received your care, in a malpractice investigation, we will identify who breached their duty to take care of you.
How much does it cost to hire a medical malpractice attorney?
Our firm takes hospital negligence and medical malpractice cases on a contingency fee basis. This dedication means that it costs you nothing to have your case reviewed, and you pay attorney fees only if we recover a judgment for you. You can afford the skilled representation you need to secure the compensation you deserve.
Our Experienced Litigators and Malpractice Attorneys Working For You
Our civil litigators and medical malpractice lawyers have recovered substantial sums in verdicts and settlements for a range of cases, from delayed diagnosis of cancer to injuries while hospitalized. We have successfully represented people throughout New Jersey who have been injured by medical malpractice.
Consult a Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Our medical negligence attorneys are available for free case evaluations and consultations. To schedule your free appointment, call our Mount Laurel offices toll-free at 856-727-1991, or contact us online. We look forward to hearing about your case and telling you more about how we can pursue justice on your behalf.