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Cases We Handle

Medical Malpractice

We’ve Won Over $1 Billion in Compensation for Clients

We would all like to believe that the doctors and other medical care providers that we treat with are not only the most qualified professionals available, but that they likewise always have our best interests in mind. While that is often times the case, we are here for you and your loved ones when that does not happen. If you or someone you know has been injured by the negligence of a physician, nurse, or other medical care provider, you may have grounds to seek a recovery of your damages by pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit.

Medical malpractice claims are complex and cases are fought aggressively by insurance companies that often times care more about profits than people. By working with proven New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers from Levinson Axelrod, P.A., you’ll have the support of a team that knows how to help clients win.

Levinson Axelrod fights for victims and families in a range of medical malpractice actions across the state of New Jersey. Contact us to request a FREE consultation with a NJ medical malpractice attorney.

Types of Medical Malpractice Cases we handle

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Physician and Hospital Malpractice

Failure to Diagnose

Diagnostic Errors

Surgical Errors

Pharmacy Errors

Anesthesia Accidents

Cancer Misdiagnosis

What Are the Most Common Medical Malpractice?

When medical professionals fail to administer healthcare to the standard demanded by the medical industry, injuries can often result. Victims of this type of negligence deserve compensation, but not every bad outcome constitutes medical malpractice.

The most common medical malpractice mistakes include, but are not limited to:
Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis – Failing to diagnose a serious condition or misdiagnosing one can lead to significant complications, including death.
Surgical errors – Common surgical errors include wrong-site surgery, leaving objects in the body during surgery, and performing unnecessary surgeries.
Pharmaceutical / medication errors – Errors can include prescribing the wrong medication, incorrect doses, or an allergic reaction to drugs.
Birth injuries – These injuries occur during labor and delivery, often due to medical negligence in the form of failing to monitor fetal conditions or delayed C-section deliveries.
Anesthesia mistakes – Anesthesiologists must properly administer anesthesia or administer it at too high levels, which can result in brain damage.
Emergency room errors: Mistakes made during urgent care that can have serious consequences. Examples include misdiagnosis, medication errors, and improper procedures.
Hospital malpractice: Negligence by a hospital or its staff that causes harm to a patient. This can involve errors by doctors, nurses, or other healthcare professionals.
Testing Errors: Mistakes in conducting medical tests or interpreting the results. This can lead to delayed diagnosis, inappropriate treatment, or unnecessary procedures.
Cancer misdiagnosis: Failing to identify cancer when it's present, or diagnosing cancer incorrectly. This can have devastating consequences for a patient's health and treatment options.
Pharmacy errors: Mistakes made by pharmacists or pharmacy staff that can lead to patients receiving the wrong medication, dosage, or instructions.

This is not an exhaustive list, so many other medical errors may also qualify as medical malpractice. The best way to determine if your injury is the result of medical malpractice is to reach out to a medical malpractice lawyer near you. An Edison, NJ medical malpractice lawyer from our law firm has the skills and experience to help you seek the compensation you need after falling victim to medical malpractice in New Jersey.

Our NJ medical malpractice attorneys at Levinson Axelrod, P.A. are available to speak with you about your potential claim during a FREE and confidential case review. There’s no cost to hire our firm, and no fee unless a recovery is made in your case.

FAQs

Can I Sue for Medical Malpractice in New Jersey?

Plaintiffs who bring medical malpractice actions must generally prove:

The health care provider owed the Plaintiff a legal duty of care.
The provider was negligent in failing to meet the duty of care.
Medical negligence was a substantial cause of injury.
Plaintiffs suffered damages as a result.

A patient only has a viable medical malpractice claim if they suffered injuries. They must also be able to prove that a provider was negligent and that negligence was a substantial cause of their injuries.

Because not every injury that occurs in a medical setting constitutes malpractice, it can be difficult to know when you might have a case. Consulting with malpractice lawyers in New Jersey is the most effective way to determine if you have a medical malpractice case in NJ. Levinson Axelrod, P.A. represents victims cases involving injury and wrongful death arising from medical malpractice. Contact us for a FREE case review.

The Statute of Limitations in New Jersey Medical Malpractice Cases

If you or a loved one were have a potential medical malpractice case, it is important to seek a legal evaluation sooner rather than later. Not only can this help ensure that investigations can begin immediately, it can also help you avoid any issues involving the statute of limitations.

In New Jersey, the statute of limitations is essentially a time deadline by which victims must bring their claims.

Victims have 2 years from the date they became reasonably aware that negligence caused their injuries to bring a medical malpractice lawsuit.
In cases involving minor victims, a medical malpractice lawsuit must be brought within 2 years of the child’s 18^th birthday.
In cases involving birth injuries, victims must file claims by the child’s 13^th birthday.

Determining when cause of action accrues in a medical malpractice case isn’t easy. To ensure you have an understanding of the time limitations in place, speak with an attorney from our offices.

Why Do I Need a New Jersey Medical Malpractice Attorney?

A New Jersey malpractice attorney can help you by guiding you through the litigation process, representing you in court, and gathering the necessary documentation required to prove that your injuries or loss resulted from medical malpractice.

The following are more benefits to hiring a New Jersey medical malpractice attorney:

Your lawyer can handle all the paperwork related to your case
Your attorney can negotiate with the insurance companies on your behalf
Your lawyer can determine the value of your claim
Your attorney can help you obtain the best possible settlement
Your lawyer can ensure you do not make any mistakes during the legal process

Why Choose Levinson Axelrod, P.A.

Levinson Axelrod has recovered more than $1 billion for victims harmed by negligence, and more than $350 million in the past 5 years alone.. Some of our recent results include:

$7 million settlement for a client who was seriously injured in a trucking collision.
$6 million recovery for a client who suffered multiple injuries in a drunk driving accident.
$2 million settlement over a fatal surgical error for the family of a 71-year-old woman who died from complications arising from an aortic tear during kidney surgery at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold.
$1.9 million settlement (premises liability) against a local supermarket over failures to perform CPR on a man who suffered a heart attack.
$600,000 jury verdict for a client who suffered an injury to his spinal accessory nerve (SAN) during a surgical procedure to remove a fatty lipoma on his neck.

*Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.

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Everyone was excellent, caring and attentive. I felt like family. That's how comfortable everyone made me feel especially in a very difficult time in my life. Celine was professional and so emphatic to my situation and went above and beyond to make sure I was treated fairly and got what i so desperately deserved. Thank you so much.

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Rich Marcolus from Levinson Axelrod is one of the best professionals that I have ever worked with. He treated my small workmans comp case as though I was his number 1 client. I was always kept up to date during the entire process, and everyone in his staff treated me like family. I would highly recommend Rich Marcolus and the law firm of Levinson Axelrod to anyone in need of assistance with a workmans comp case.

C.C.

When I was injured on my job, I called Levinson Axelrod for advice on how to proceed with a Workers' Compensation Claim. I was referred to Mr. Todd D. Wachtel, whose professionalism shone through every step of the way. He was very supportive, caring, and attentive to detail. His patience with me and understanding of my situation made me comfortable and confident that I was being represented in the best possible way. Thank you Todd for all your hard work and for the resulting justified settlement. I will certainly recommend you to anyone needing a great attorney. Thanks again.

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My attorney Kim Gozsa handled my recent personal injury case as exemplary as she handled my prior case. She epitomizes what Most wish for when seeking the legal defense for a MVA. Always a top professional, strong advocate for justice and a bold negotiator. I can’t thank her enough for the fantastic litigation she provided on my behalf. In a word Kim is Awesome and I would recommend her to colleagues, family and friends without hesitation.

J.R.

$12,500,000

Medical Malpractice Settlement

The Levinson Axelrod, P.A. team obtained a $12.5 million dollar settlement on behalf of a client who was injured due to medical malpractice.

$7,000,000

Premises Liability Jury Verdict

A woman was putting her 3-year-old son on a carnival amusement ride while holding onto a portable fence when she received an electrical shock.

$8,000,000

Tractor-Trailer Jury Verdict

A 35-year-old laborer who resides in Kearny was seriously injured while working on the median of a highway when a passing tractor-trailer lost a wheel that struck him.

$987,000

Settlement

An Ocean County resident was injured when she tripped and fell on a depression in a parking garage located in Jersey City, suffering fractures of both ankles. The case was handled by Kelley Lavery of our office and settled during trial.

$6,000,000

Personal Injury Jury Verdict

A female drunk driver crashed into plaintiff’s vehicle causing multiple fractures to the right ankle and foot.

$3,500,000

Product Liability Jury Verdict

Worker injured by product defect on his commercial truck.

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