Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Syracuse, NY

When Trusted Medical Care Causes Harm

We trust doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals with our health and our lives. When they fail to provide the standard of care their profession requires, patients can suffer devastating consequences—from worsened illness and long-term disability to wrongful death.

The medical malpractice attorneys at Cherundolo Law Firm, PLLC hold negligent medical professionals accountable. We have extensive experience handling complex malpractice claims throughout Central New York, and we know what it takes to build a winning case against hospitals, physicians, and their insurance carriers.

What Is Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care, and that failure causes harm to the patient. To prove a medical malpractice claim in New York, you must typically establish:

• A doctor-patient relationship existed (a duty of care was owed);
• The medical provider breached the standard of care through negligence;
• That breach directly caused injury or harm to the patient; and
• The patient suffered measurable damages as a result.

Proving these elements requires medical records, expert testimony from other physicians, and a deep understanding of both medicine and New York law. Our firm has the experience and professional network to handle even the most complex claims.

Types of Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle

• Hospital Injuries — infections, falls, nursing errors, and other injuries sustained during a hospital stay
• Surgical Errors — wrong-site surgery, retained instruments, anesthesia errors, and surgical tool misuse
• Medication Errors — wrong drug, wrong dose, dangerous interactions, and pharmacy mistakes
• Diagnostic Errors — delayed diagnosis, misdiagnosis, and failure to diagnose serious conditions like cancer
• Pediatric Malpractice — negligence in the care of infants, children, and adolescents
• Birth Injuries — cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, oxygen deprivation, and other injuries at delivery

Compensation Available in a Medical Malpractice Case

Victims of medical malpractice may be entitled to compensation for:

• Past and future medical expenses
• Lost wages and lost future earning capacity
• Rehabilitation and long-term care costs
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of life
• Wrongful death damages, where applicable

Why Experience Matters

Medical malpractice cases are among the most heavily defended in civil litigation. Hospitals and doctors are backed by malpractice insurers with teams of experienced defense attorneys whose job is to minimize or deny your claim. Our firm has the trial experience, medical knowledge, and resources to go up against them and win.