Medical Malpractice questions and answers by state

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Medical Malpractice questions and answers

• Question: What constitutes medical malpractice in New York?

  Asked in New York, NY | March 6, 2025

  After a troubling experience with my cardiologist in New York, I’m trying to understand if it falls under medical malpractice. What specific actions or failures by a medical professional would qualify as malpractice in New York? For instance, if there was a delay in diagnosing a condition, would that be considered malpractice?

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• Question: How do I file a medical malpractice claim in New York City?

  Asked in New York, NY | March 6, 2025

  I’m looking into filing a malpractice claim against a prominent hospital in New York City after a surgery went wrong. What are the exact steps I need to take to file a claim? Do I need to submit any specific documents or get an expert opinion before starting the process?

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• Question: What is the definition of medical malpractice in Georgia?

  Asked in Atlanta, GA | March 25, 2025

  After my surgery in Atlanta, I found out the surgeon didn’t follow the standard protocol, which led to an infection. I've been reading about medical malpractice, but the definitions seem confusing. What exactly qualifies as malpractice in Georgia? Does it include things like not following proper hygiene standards?

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