Professional Liability Defense - Health Care Providers

The defense of a complex medical malpractice claim requires a special understanding of the medical treatment at issue as well as the governing law.  Unlike many defense firms, our medical malpractice lawyers practice exclusively in this area, which assures that our clients are represented by thoroughly knowledgeable practitioners who can communicate with physicians and other health care providers in their own language.  In addition, as lead counsel to several of the most prominent health care institutions in the country, we have unique access to a network of preeminent medical experts at each stage of the litigation process in order to efficiently analyze and defend claims against our clients.

We have an impressive group of experienced trial lawyers whose willingness and ability to try a case to verdict is well known to opposing counsel.  We do not simply handle cases up to trial, only to recommend a settlement on the courthouse steps.  On average, we try in excess of 25 medical malpractice cases to verdict each year -- and we win the vast majority of them, including cases in which the plaintiffs have rejected substantial settlement offers.

Our attorneys also understand the value of resolving cases by early settlement or ADR proceedings, when this course is advisable and in the client's best interests.  One of the best ways to obtain a favorable settlement is to convey credibly to judges and opposing counsel a willingness to proceed to trial, if necessary.  Our outstanding trial record gives our clients instant credibility in this regard.

For more information, please contact Henry Shaub or Marc Citrin at (516) 488-3300.