New York Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog
Medical malpractice claims can result in multi-million dollar verdicts when juries find healthcare providers significantly deviated from accepted medical standards, leading to severe patient harm. These substantial awards often compensate for pain, suffering, and life-altering injuries. However, due to the large sums awarded, such verdicts frequently face appeals by defendants seeking to reduce the amount. Defendants argue that the awards are excessive and not in line with legal standards or precedents. Appeals can hinge on interpretations of evidence regarding the appropriateness of the awarded damages, potentially leading to reduced payouts or retrials, prolonging the resolution of the case.
In Redish v. Adler, 65 Misc. 3d 1227 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2019), the plaintiff filed a medical malpractice after receiving treatment at for severe asthma case, leading to a substantial jury verdict.
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