Monday, October 6, 2008

Medical Malpractice
3.7 percent of New York hospitalizations involve some sort of medical malpractice according to an IOM study.
Failure to Diagnose
Failing to diagnose an illness or disease is one of the most common forms of medical malpractice.
Surgical Errors
Nearly half of all medical malpractice cases filed in the United States involve lawsuits brought against surgeons.
Emergency Room Error
Misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, and mismanagements of medical tests are some of the most common emergency room errors.
Anesthesia Errors
Statistics show a mortality rate of 1 per 13,000 anesthetics administered in hospitals, day surgery centers, and by dentists.
Improper Medical Treatment
The improper treatment of a disease or illness can be as devastating as no treatment at all.
Medication error
Medication errors are one of the most common medical mistakes injuring about 1.5 million people annually.
Hospital Negligence
Some estimates show that as many as 98,000 people may die in hospitals from medical errors every year.
Birth Injury
Estimates show 27 in every 1,000 births in the United States involves some type of birth injury.
- Cerebral Palsy
- Erb's Palsy
Medical Claim Denials
Insurance companies are for-profit businesses often putting their financial interests over the health of their insureds.

Medical Claim Denials

Prominent New York Medical Malpractice Attorneys
Representing Clients Dealing with Medical Claims Denial

It is an unfortunate reality that insurance companies have significant influence over medical decisions. Their willingness to pay for or deny specific treatments can significantly impact the care a patient receives; thereby impacting their overall health. It is also an unfortunate reality that insurance companies are for-profit businesses often putting their financial interests over their insureds.

At Oshman & Mirisola, LLP, in New York City, our attorneys take great interest in handling litigation involving medical claims denials. Our firm has been successfully handling medical malpractice cases for more than thirty-five years. We know how to challenge insurance companies and how to quantify the damages their actions have caused.

The complexities of medical insurance policies make it almost impossible for the layperson to understand their benefits or the insurance companies' obligations. Our attorneys have significant experience applying the law to the interpretation of insurance policies and have successfully litigated numerous medical claim denials:

Health Insurance Bad Faith
Delays & Underpayment
Preexisting Conditions
HMO & PPO Denied Coverage

When litigating medical insurance claims denials, our attorneys account for physical and financial injuries caused by any delays in treatment, as well as any future damages. In cases where an insurance company's action is particularly egregious, our firm will seek punitive damages to punish the insurer that denied the claim and maximize the compensation our client receives for their injuries.

Contact Our New York Medical Malpractice Lawyers

If you or a member of your family has suffered a physical or financial injury as a result of a medical claim being denied, please contact Oshman & Mirisola, LLP. Our firm can be contacted toll free at 1-800.400.8182, by e-mail, or by filling out the intake form on our Contact page.