Queens Neurological Injuries Attorneys

Talk to Our Queens Medical Malpractice Attorney About Your Rights

A neurological injury is one that affects the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, sensory organs, and all the nerves that connect these with the rest of the body. A neurological injury is one of the most devastating consequences of medical malpractice.

It may affect every single aspect of a victim’s life, rendering him or her unable to work or participate in activities he or she once enjoyed. It may also affect a victim’s family, as they struggle to provide proper care and support.

The Law Office of David A. Kates may be able to help if you or someone you love suffered a neurological injury. We take on cases involving:

• Airway management errors
• Intubation negligence
• Anesthesia errors
• Hospital infections
• Emergency room errors
• Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
• Medication errors
• Failure to diagnose stroke, heart attack, or other conditions
• Preventable birth injuries, such as cerebral palsy and kernicterus

Contact Queens medical malpractice lawyer David Kates at (718) 866-3664 today!

Causes of Malpractice-Related Brain Damage

Brain damage and other life-altering neurological injuries can be caused by any failure to provide proper medical care. Identifying substandard care and proving it based on the testimony of expert witnesses are key parts of the counsel provided at the Law Office of David A. Kates.

Because we prepare every case for trial, we are always ready for anything the defense may throw at us. David also has experience as a former insurance defense lawyer, a quality that helps him anticipate the opposition’s next move and create more effective legal strategies.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is a neurological injury?
A neurological injury affects the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, sensory organs, and nerves. Such injuries can severely impact a person’s life, often resulting in a loss of ability to work, participate in activities, or live independently.

2. How can medical malpractice cause neurological injuries?
Neurological injuries can result from various forms of medical malpractice, such as anesthesia errors, medication mistakes, improper airway management, delayed diagnoses, and birth injuries. These injuries often stem from substandard medical care or negligence in a healthcare setting.

3. What types of cases does The Law Office of David A. Kates handle?
We handle cases involving anesthesia errors, hospital infections, emergency room mistakes, intubation negligence, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), medication errors, and failure to diagnose critical conditions like strokes or heart attacks. We also represent clients in cases of preventable birth injuries, including cerebral palsy and kernicterus.

4. How do you prove medical malpractice in neurological injury cases?
Proving medical malpractice requires demonstrating that the healthcare provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care, leading to injury. This often involves expert testimony, thorough documentation, and detailed evidence that shows how the substandard care caused or contributed to the neurological injury.

5. What compensation can I receive for a neurological injury caused by malpractice?
If your injury resulted from medical malpractice, you might be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, ongoing treatment, lost wages, emotional distress, and other related costs. This can include long-term expenses for therapy, assistive devices, home modifications, and in-home care.

Contact the Attorneys at the Law Offices of David A. Kates, PLLC Today!

If your condition was caused by medical malpractice, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical care, as well as ongoing treatment, lost earnings, emotional suffering, and more.

This is meant to help you restore your life to the condition it was prior to your injury, but with neurological injuries, this can be extremely difficult. You may require ongoing therapy, home modifications, in-home care, or round-the-clock assistance, not to mention assistive devices and medicine.

That is why we fight to maximize your compensation, so you can get as much help as possible and can experience peace of mind in knowing that the at-fault party has been brought to justice.

For experienced help with a neurological injury case in Queens, call (718) 866-3664 or fill out our online contact form. Your consultation is free!