When older people need assisted living, even for a temporary duration, several things can go wrong.  Certain situations can give rise to New York nursing home neglect cases and others can give rise to New York medical malpractice cases.  However, a recent case that wound up settling for an undisclosed amount shows how these two distinct theories of law can come together when a situation progresses and someone is badly injured as a result.

This New York medical malpractice lawsuit centers on The Jewish Home in Brighton, New York, which is located at 2021 Winton Road in Rochester.  The plaintiff in the lawsuit, Gertrude Kash, checked into the home for what was supposed to be a short stay to overcome some medical problems.  However, she was not properly catheterized and fell when getting out of bed one night after a bed alarm had not been set, and later she fractured a vertebrae with another fall that was not diagnosed.  She was paralyzed as a result.  The family filed the lawsuit, and the home has since reached a confidential settlement with the family after the original plaintiff passed away in 2009.

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First and foremost, we'd like to express our condolences, albeit belatedly, on the passing of Ms. Kash.  We are also glad that a settlement was reached and that the family can now move on with their lives.  In addition, this New York medical malpractice lawsuit represents yet another problem that arose during the course of medical care, and a recent study indicated that almost half of those who obtain medical care in hospitals suffer from some sort of adverse event.

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Many people seem to think that New York medical malpractice lawsuits can only arise in hospitals or clinics, but the fact is that they can arise in any location where medical care is provided.  When someone suffers as a result of failed medical care, lawsuits that are filed can lead to a recovery of damages for additional medical costs, lost income and pain and suffering depending on the specific facts of the situation.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in the course of obtaining medical care, you need to seek the help of New York medical malpractice lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this type of harm accountable for many years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.