Psychiatric Malpractice In New York

Many people turn to a psychiatrist to help them deal with emotional or mental trauma. For many people, this treatment is helpful and theraputic. But in some circumstances you or your loved one may be the victim of a psychiatrist's neglect or abuse. Never is abuse of trust more traumatic than when it is performed by the professional from whom sought help, and to whom you may have shared your most intimate secrets and concerns.

When there is a doctor-patient relationship in place and a psychiatrist fails to exercise a degree of skill that would be reasonably expected of a doctor in similar circumstances. This can occur in several ways:

• Improper physical or sexual contact
• Abusing knowledge or power
• Sharing information without patient consent
• Threatening the patient
• Failing to diagnose a dangerous condition
• Prescription of incorrect or harmful psychiatric medication

Many cases of psychiatric medical malpractice are never reported because the victims are already emotionally unstable or uncertain of their own mental condition. Patients may find that their complaints about psychiatric malpractice are dismissed as paranoia or exaggeration of circumstances.

Victims of psychiatric medical malpractice are not limited to patients of psychiatrists. If you were physically injured by a psychiatric patient's violent behavior, you may have a claim against his or her psychiatrist.

If you think you may have a valid psychiatric medical malpractice claim, it is very important to speak with an experienced New York medical malpractice attorney right away. An attorney who has experience handling these types of claims will know what to look for when analyzing your medical records, what questions to ask witnesses and experts, and how to prepare a strong and compelling claim. The hospital and/or doctor you have filed the lawsuit against will have powerful attorneys defending them, so you need to ensure you have an equally strong and experienced attorney representing you.

Experienced New York Medical Malpractice Attorney

The Law Offices of Sam Rosmarin is backed by 30 years of experience exclusively in New York medical malpractice law. Lead attorney Sam Rosmarin spent the first 15 years of his career defending hospitals being sued by patients, so he understands how the other side operates. The last 15 years of his career have been spent representing plaintiffs like you who have been wronged or injured by their doctors. Mr. Rosmarin's unique experience gives him an advantage when going head to head to with hospitals, doctors, and their attorneys.

If you are a victim of psychiatric medical malpractice, you deserve to be compensated for your injuries. Contact the Law Offices of Sam Rosmarin today at (914) 686-4000 to discuss your case with an experienced and dedicated New York medical malpractice attorney!