Doctors and other medical professionals have a high standard of care to meet with patients.
Mistakes and misjudgments can lead to long-term, painful illness and injuries, and even paralysis or death.
The medical practice laws in or around Putnam County, New York allow patients who suffered an injury due to the negligence of a heath care professional to sue for money damages when the doctor, nurse or hospital fails to live up to that standard of care.
Many jurisdictions however, have limits on the amount that victims can recover from medical malpractice injuries, as well as time limits in which such actions must be filed.
ABPLA Certification in Medical Professional Liability - The American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys (ABPLA) is the only organization accredited by the ABA to certify attorneys in medical professional liability law.
The AAJ is committed to promoting a fair and effective civil justice system while supporting the work of attorneys representing plaintiffs.
Attorney Referral Service in Putnam County, NY - The Putnam County Bar Association has established an attorney referral service to help individuals and businesses find a local attorney in Carmel, New York, and the surrounding areas of Putnam County. The Attorney Referral Service screens the attorneys for their good standing without the New York State Bar Association and experience in a particular practice area of the law.