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For four generations, the attorneys at Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff have been trusted advocates for New Yorkers harmed by medical negligence. Our firm focuses on representing patients and families injured by medical malpractice, including surgical errors, misdiagnosis, hospital negligence, birth injuries, medication mistakes, and wrongful death caused by healthcare providers.
With a success rate exceeding 95% and over $1 billion+ recovered for our clients, our New York medical malpractice attorneys bring the experience, resources, and determination required to take on hospitals, physicians, and insurance companies throughout New York City and all five boroughs. We understand the complex medical and legal issues involved in malpractice cases and we prepare every claim as if it will go to trial.
Our firm has been recognized by the New York Law Journal as one of the Top Law Firms in NYC, and we have a long track record of winning complex medical malpractice cases on behalf of injured patients and grieving families.
Call (212) LAWYERS or (212) 344-1000 today for a free, confidential consultation.
There is no fee unless we recover compensation for you. At RMFW Law, we handle a wide range of medical malpractice cases.
Our seasoned attorneys have successfully represented clients across New York City in all types of medical negligence claims. If you or your loved ones suffered harm due to a healthcare provider’s mistake, our team is here to fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.
Our attorneys understand:
We prepare every case as if it will go to trial — because that is how real results are achieved.
Doctors must recognize symptoms and order appropriate tests. When cancer, stroke, infections, or internal injuries are misdiagnosed or diagnosed too late, patients lose critical treatment time. We represent victims harmed by diagnostic failures across NYC hospitals and clinics.
Hospitals are responsible for patient safety, staffing, sanitation, and proper procedures. Errors such as unsafe conditions, medication mix-ups, inadequate supervision, and failure to monitor patients can cause devastating harm.
Surgical mistakes include wrong-site surgery, retained instruments, nerve damage, organ perforation, and post-operative negligence. These errors often lead to permanent injury or additional surgeries.
Medical negligence during pregnancy, labor, or delivery can cause lifelong injuries such as cerebral palsy, brain damage, or paralysis. We fight for families affected by preventable birth injuries caused by doctors, nurses, or hospitals.
Prescription mistakes, dosage errors, drug interactions, and anesthesia negligence can cause severe complications or death. These cases require deep medical and pharmacological analysis.
Some medical errors result in permanent disability or wrongful death. We represent families seeking justice for fatal medical mistakes and catastrophic injuries caused by healthcare negligence.
Choosing the right medical malpractice attorney in New York City can make a major difference in the outcome of your case. Here’s why patients and families trust RMFW Law when medical negligence causes serious injury or wrongful death.
Founded in 1922, our firm has served New Yorkers for more than 100 years. Our long-standing presence in NYC means we understand how medical malpractice cases are investigated, defended, and proven especially when hospitals and insurers deny responsibility. We bring decades of courtroom and negotiation experience to even the most complex claims.
RMFW Law has been recognized by respected legal organizations and publications, including the New York Law Journal, and we are known for delivering results in high-stakes injury litigation. When you hire our team, you get experienced trial attorneys with a reputation for excellence and a disciplined approach to proving medical negligence.
With a success rate exceeding 95% and over $1 billion recovered for clients, we know how to build strong cases and pursue full compensation for medical bills, rehabilitation, long-term care, lost income, and pain and suffering. We focus on outcomes backed by preparation, expert support, and relentless advocacy.
Medical malpractice cases are aggressively defended. That’s why we prepare every claim as if it will go to trial reviewing records, identifying the accepted standard of care, working with qualified medical experts, and building a persuasive damages story. This approach often forces fair settlements; if the defense refuses to act reasonably, we are ready to present your case to a jury.
You are never treated like a file number here. We understand what medical harm does to a family emotionally, physically, and financially. You’ll work directly with a team that keeps you informed, answers your questions, and guides you through each phase of the claim with clarity and respect.
There are no upfront costs. We handle medical malpractice cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no legal fee unless we recover compensation for you. We also offer a free consultation to evaluate your case and explain your options under New York law.
We concentrate on medical malpractice claims involving surgical mistakes, diagnostic failures, hospital negligence, and catastrophic harm. Our process includes a detailed review of records, consultation with appropriate specialists, and full litigation preparation when needed.
If you believe you or a loved one was harmed by medical negligence, don’t wait to get legal guidance. Medical malpractice cases are time-sensitive, and early action helps preserve records and evidence.
Call (212) LAWYERS or (212) 344-1000 for a free, confidential consultation.
We proudly serve clients across New York City, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. You can also visit our
Medical Malpractice page to learn more about the types of claims we handle and how the process works.
Below are quick answers to common questions we hear from patients and families across NYC. For case-specific guidance, call (212) LAWYERS or (212) 344-1000.
Medical malpractice is a departure from accepted standards of medical care by a doctor, hospital, or healthcare provider that causes harm to a patient.
It can involve misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, improper treatment, failure to treat, medication errors, lack of follow-up, and other preventable mistakes.
Learn more on our Medical Malpractice page.
Medical experts review records, determine the standard of care, and provide testimony explaining how the provider deviated from that standard and caused harm.
Yes, in many cases medical malpractice claims are brought against both the hospital and the specific healthcare provider. Your attorney will evaluate all responsible defendants.
A known risk acknowledged in a consent form does not automatically mean there was no malpractice. If the care fell below accepted standards, you may still have a claim.
Yes, medical records are typically the core evidence in malpractice claims. Your attorney will help you obtain and analyze all relevant records.
New York requires a certificate of merit which is a signed statement from a medical expert supporting your claim. It must be filed early in the case.
Generally, a claimant must show: (1) a provider-patient relationship and duty of care, (2) a breach of the accepted standard of care, (3) an injury, and (4) that the breach was a proximate cause of the injury and damages. Medical experts are often required to evaluate and explain the standard of care.
The first step is to consult an experienced medical malpractice attorney. Your attorney can help obtain and review medical records and consult appropriate medical experts to evaluate whether negligence occurred.
Timelines vary by case complexity, injuries, and the defense strategy. Malpractice cases may not inherently take longer than other injury matters, but hospitals and insurers often fight aggressively and may try to delay resolution.
A claim may include compensation for medical expenses related to the injury, pain and suffering, and financial losses such as lost wages and reduced earning capacity. The appropriate damages depend on the facts of the case and the medical harm involved.
Surgical malpractice is negligence or substandard care during surgery or post-operative treatment that causes harm—such as wrong-site surgery, leaving a foreign object inside the body, failing to follow proper procedures, or failing to recognize complications.
Examples include wrong-site surgery, retained sponges or instruments, anesthesia errors, infections from poor sterile technique, improper suturing, and failure to diagnose complications like internal bleeding, infection, blood clots, or organ injury.
In New York, the statute of limitations is generally 2.5 years (30 months) from the date of the malpractice, but exceptions may apply depending on the situation—including cases involving foreign objects, delayed discovery in limited circumstances, and minors.
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