10 FAQs About Medical Malpractice by New York Medical Malpractice Lawyer
New York City, NY, 04/11/2021 / Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm, PLLC /
Medical malpractice happens more often than many people realize. In fact, it is the third leading cause of death in the United States, killing more people than any other cause of death besides cancer and heart disease. More than 250,000 people lose their lives each year due to a doctor’s or hospital’s negligence. This can happen in a number of ways, from a wrong site surgery to a misdiagnosis.
One of the things that makes medical malpractice so devastating for injury victims is that medical mistakes are completely preventable. Here are 10 commonly asked questions and answers about medical malpractice.