Nurse Malpractice In New York
Nurses are often the backbone of patient care. A single missed warning sign or failure to follow protocol can lead to severe and lasting injury. Under New York law, you may have a pathway to seek accountability when nursing negligence causes preventable harm. A medical malpractice lawyer can help ensure the liable party is held accountable.
Gallardo Levin Reiter & Rogers, LLP, opened in 2004 in New York City, brings extensive litigation experience to cases involving medical negligence and professional responsibility. When you suspect nurse malpractice, we can help you determine how to move your case forward.
When Nursing Care Falls Below Accepted Medical Standards
Nursing malpractice involves failure to act with the skill, care and judgment expected of a reasonably trained nurse under similar circumstances. Common examples of malpractice may include:
- Medication errors: Giving the wrong drug or incorrect dosage at the wrong time can cause serious complications.
- Failure to monitor: Nurses are responsible for tracking vital signs like pain level.
- Ignoring physician orders: When a nurse fails to follow a doctor’s care plan, the patient may suffer avoidable harm.
- Poor documentation: Incomplete charting can delay care and make it harder for the medical team to respond properly.
- Failure to prevent falls or pressure injuries: Patients with limited mobility may need close supervision, repositioning or safety measures.
These errors may appear small at first, but they can affect the entire course of treatment.
Injuries That May Be Linked To Nurse Malpractice
Nurse malpractice can cause minor setbacks or serious, life-changing harm, depending on the patient’s condition and how quickly the error is corrected.
Some of the injuries and complications may include:
- Infections
- Medication reactions or overdoses
- Falls and fractures
- Pressure ulcers
- Untreated bleeding
- Respiratory distress
- Sepsis
- Organ damage
- Worsening of an existing condition
- Brain injury
- Loss of mobility
- Wrongful death in severe cases
Our attorneys can help review the facts and determine if you have a valid nurse malpractice claim.
What To Do If You Suspect Nursing Negligence
If you suspect negligence from the nurses, you should take the concern seriously.
- Request copies of medical records
- Write down what you remember
- Keep the names of staff members involved when possible
- Avoid relying only on the facility’s internal explanation
Our lawyer can review the facts, identify whether the nursing care failed to meet professional standards and explain your legal options.
Reliable Representation From A New York Nurse Malpractice Attorney
If you believe a nursing error caused serious harm, Gallardo Levin Reiter & Rogers, LLP, can review what happened. With over 20 years of experience and 60 cases dismissed in the last three years, we handle complex medical negligence claims across New York.
Dial 516-931-1800 or send us an email to discuss your potential nurse malpractice case.