Medical Malpractice In New York

Medical malpractice means any negligent or unskilled treatment of a patient by health care providers, such as doctors, nurses, therapists, pharmacist, and other health care professionals that results in injury to the patient. By “vicarious liability,” hospitals and clinics can also be held liable for the negligent acts of their employees. A person who alleges medical malpractice has to prove negligence on the part of the health care provider.