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Compare Medical Malpractice Lawyers in New York, NY
Browse medical malpractice lawyers serving New York, New York. Contact information and addresses listed below.
20 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
New York, NY
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Showing 20 medical malpractice lawyers in New York, NY
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Morgan & Morgan
199 Water St Suite 1500, New York, NY 10038
(212) 845-2800 forthepeople.com
Greenstein & Pittari, LLP
1825 Park Ave, New York, NY 10035
(212) 685-8500 nyclawfirm.com
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.
250 W 57th St #401, New York, NY 10107
(646) 536-2089 perecman.com
The Law Office of Richard M. Kenny
363 7th Ave 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001
(844) 955-4338 rmkinjurylaw.com
The Barnes Firm Injury Attorneys
420 Lexington Ave #2140, New York, NY 10170
(929) 581-8019 thebarnesfirm.com
The Rothenberg Law Firm Accident And Injury Lawyers
450 7th Ave 44th floor, New York, NY 10123
(516) 715-3658 injurylawyer.com
Hach & Rose, LLP
112 Madison Ave 10th floor, New York, NY 10016
(646) 663-3012 unionlawfirm.com
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers
100 Wall St 15th Floor, New York, NY 10005
(212) 514-5007 rosenbaumnylaw.com
Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP
1040 6th Ave 10th Fl, New York, NY 10018
(646) 860-0895 samndan.com
De Caro & Kaplen, LLP
228 E 45th St Suite 1100, New York, NY 10017
(212) 732-2262 brainlaw.com
Morelli Law Firm
777 3rd Ave 31st Floor, New York, NY 10017
(646) 762-5221 morellilaw.com
New York City Personal Injury Attorney at Law, Brandon J. Broderick
Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers - New York City
450 7th Ave Suite 1605, New York, NY 10123
(516) 715-5944 jknylaw.com
Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm
3 Park Ave 37th Floor, New York, NY 10016
(212) 869-3500 fuchsberg.com
Medical malpractice lawyers in New York, New York help clients who have been harmed by negligent healthcare providers. New York law requires that a certificate of merit be filed with the complaint, confirming that a qualified physician has reviewed the case. These attorneys handle claims involving surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, and medication mistakes in hospitals and clinics across the city.
What Does a Medical Malpractice Lawyer in New York Cost?
Most medical malpractice lawyers in New York work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they take a percentage of your settlement or verdict. Typical fees range from 30% to 40% of the recovery. You may also need to pay for expert witness fees, court filing costs, and medical record retrieval, which can total several thousand dollars. Some attorneys advance these costs and deduct them from your final award. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in New York?
In New York, you generally have 2 years and 6 months from the date of the malpractice to file a lawsuit. For some cases involving foreign objects left in the body, you have 1 year from discovery. Minors have until their 8th birthday to file.
What damages can I recover in a New York medical malpractice case?
You can recover economic damages like medical bills and lost wages, as well as non-economic damages for pain and suffering. New York does not cap non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases, but there is a cap on punitive damages in some situations.
Do I need a certificate of merit to sue a doctor in New York?
Yes, New York law requires your attorney to file a certificate of merit with the complaint. This document states that a licensed physician has reviewed the case and believes there is a reasonable basis for the claim. Without it, the court may dismiss the case.
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