Errors in surgery range from subtle misjudgments and failures to shocking mistakes like the removal of healthy organs and the amputation of incorrect limbs. Regardless of the circumstances, the best possible legal result is dependent on a thorough legal investigation and aggressive, skilled and knowledgeable negotiation and litigation. Our lead medical malpractice attorney, Edward Ruffo, has a proven track record of success in these types of cases.
The attorneys of the New York medical malpractice law firm of Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo Plotkin & Hellman LLP have handled complex surgical error legal cases for almost four decades and can work effectively to pursue the best possible result following surgeons’ errors.
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Our client submitted to surgery for the removal of uterine fibroids. During the procedure the surgeon mistakenly removed one of her kidneys, believing it was a fibroid. Our investigation yielded evidence of negligence, including a video of the laparoscopic procedure showing the removal of the healthy organ. The defendant refused to make a fair offer in negotiations and we took the case to trial.
The result was a jury verdict of $2.8 million.
We fight tirelessly to deliver results and we are not afraid to go to trial.
We are leaders and educators in legal issues involving personal injury, medical malpractice, and product liability.
We have the experience to handle your case all while providing individualized attention.
