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Laurence M. Deutsch Law Firm, P.C.
Laurence M. Deutsch Law Firm, P.C.
Laurence Deutsch
363 Seventh Avenue
Suite 400
New York, NY 10001
Summary
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Overview
The Laurence M. Deutsch Law Firm, P.C. represents the victims of medical malpractice in obtaining just compensation, to the fullest extent of the law.
Our philosophy is to spare no effort or resources, to give our clients the best possible opportunity for a successful outcome in the legal process.
We have developed an extensive network of world-class physician experts, to assure that "our experts" are accurate, credible and effective. We maintain state-of-the-art medical and legal research techniques, to assure our access to all available medical knowledge, and the full range of New York law.
The Firm's principal, Mr. Deutsch, is an experienced and trial tested attorney, in practice since 1988 and specializing in medical malpractice litigation since 1992.
Mr. Deutsch began his career representing physicians and insurance companies in defense of malpractice suits, before representing the injured victims of malpractice. This experience on "both sides" of personal injury cases gives us an unusual perspective, to the benefit of our clients, from which we can better anticipate what the "other side" will do in a given case.
Our firm employs Certified Paralegals and an in-house Registered Nurse, to assist in a professional, effective prosecution of our clients' cases.
If you have a question, we encourage you to call or email (contact information below). We will provide a prompt, thorough and confidential evaluation.
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Case History
P. v. Anonymous (Urologist) April 2009
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice
Description: Plaintiff was under care of urologist for several years, during which "PSA levels" (possible prostate cancer) were followed. Though seen at regular, four month intervals, he developed a condition of severe urinary retention and bladder distension, not diagnosed by his urologist. Delay in diagnosis, we alleged, caused development of dysfunctional bladder, and need to self-catheterize to urinate. Partial liability was sought from gastroenterologist (and settlement contribution obtained) due to his, later, failure to respond to abnormal lab results. Case was settled shortly prior to Jury Selection. Experts were retained from urology, gastroenterology and nephrology/kidney disease.
Outcome: $1.8 Million settlement.
Sheridan v. Anonymous February 2009
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice
Description: Unnecessary hysterectomy. Delay in diagnosing placenta left in the uterus after delivery, and negligent performance of gynecologic procedure (hysteroscopy) once it was suspected. Plaintiff ultimately hemorrhaged and required hysterectomy, which per our experts should have been preventable if competent care was given. Plaintiff 34 years old, married, with three children. Case settled post verdict to obviate potential appealable issues.
Outcome: Plaintiff Verdict $625,000/ Settled for $575,000
Anonymous v. (Brooklyn Hospital) June 2008
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice
Description: Chemical burn on leg of woman undergoing chemotherapy, when chemotherapy "infiltrated" out of IV tube. Also alleged that nurses were inattentive and lacked knowledge in responding to patient complaints of pain at the infusion site.
Outcome: Pretrial settlement of $700,000
Nemorin v. Gulati April 2006
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice
Description: Failure to diagnose cancer (sarcoma). Case tried to Plaintiff's verdict of 875,000/settled post trial for 825,000 in consideration of potential appeals.
Outcome: $875,000 Plaintiffs trial verdict
Porter v. Milhorat February 2006
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice
Description: Spinal accessory nerve negligently injured in surgery. Case tried to Plaintiff's verdict (720,000), appealed by defendant. Plaintiff won appeal/retrial on damages only. Settled in Jury Selection of second trial.
Outcome: $801,000 post trial settlement
Etienne v. City of New York January 2005
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice
Description: Failure to diagnose hip displacement and infection requiring hip replacement in minor.
Outcome: 1.6M settlement
Anonymous v. ...(National Retail Pharmacy Chain) July 2003
Practice Area: Wrongful Death
Description: Case venued in Upstate New York, involving misfilling of prescription at branch of major pharmacy chain. Wrong anti-malarial was given (not as prescribed) which was ineffective for area of Plaintiff's travel. Plaintiff (no dependents) contracted fatal malaria. Case settled during Jury Selection under confidentiality agreement, which included personal meeting/apology by National executive of pharmacy company and family members, and specific commitments by pharmacy company to improved quality control practices to prevent further prescription errors.
Outcome: $500,000 settlement during trial
Anonymous vs. Archdiocese of ... January 2001
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice
Description: Clergy abuse case involving then teenager, with abuse continuing into adulthood. Involved investigations into practices of religious Order and relationship to Archdiocese, motion practice and appeals. Three different defense firms were hired, in succession, to defend principal party's interests prior to settlement. Case settled under confidentiality agreement.
Outcome: $600,000 settlement
Anonymous v. State
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice
Description: Failure to diagnose genetic disorder causing neurological damage.
Outcome: 2.25M settlement/12M value structured payments