Seeking Justice with a Rockland County Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Physical therapy is a cornerstone of recovery for thousands of New Yorkers, designed to restore mobility and independence. However, when a provider deviates from the accepted standard of care, the results can be life-altering. At Fellows Hymowitz Rice, our medical malpractice lawyers serve families throughout Rockland County, the Hudson Valley, and New York City, ensuring that negligent healthcare providers are held accountable for their actions.
Proving Liability in NYC and Hudson Valley Medical Negligence Cases
In this specific case, a disabled child was severely injured during a rehabilitation session when a physical therapist employed a "specialized technique" practiced by only a select group of providers nationwide. During the application of this controversial method, the child’s leg was broken.
Cases involving specialized medical techniques require a sophisticated legal approach. As leading NYC personal injury attorneys, we understand that the defense will often try to shift blame. In this instance, the therapist argued that the technique was performed correctly and that the child’s pre-existing condition made them "susceptible to fractures." They further contended that the injury was temporary, claiming medical records showed a return to baseline within eight months.
How Our Westchester County Personal Injury Attorneys Built a Winning Case
To overcome these defense tactics, our legal team — with offices in New City and White Plains — launched an intensive investigation. We partnered with renowned medical experts to demonstrate that the technique used was not only controversial but improperly applied, constituting a clear breach of the professional standard of care.
Through the discovery phase and rigorous depositions, our medical negligence lawyers dismantled the defense's arguments. We proved that the child's injury was a direct result of therapist error, not a pre-existing frailty. This meticulous preparation led to a $350,000 settlement before the case reached trial, providing the family with the financial resources needed for the child's ongoing care.
Contact a Top-Rated Medical Malpractice Firm Serving the Bronx and Orange County
With over 40 years of experience and more than 100 five-star Google reviews, Fellows Hymowitz Rice has established a reputation as a premier personal injury law firm in the Bronx, Orange County, and across New York State. Our attorneys have secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for victims of surgical errors, nursing home neglect, and therapist negligence.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to medical errors in Rockland County, Westchester, or NYC, you deserve aggressive legal representation. We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning there are no upfront costs — we only get paid if we win your case.
Call Fellows Hymowitz Rice today for a free consultation with an experienced medical malpractice attorney.