From ignored symptoms to postponed procedures, failure to treat can have life-altering consequences. We stand by your side to fight for maximum recovery.
When Failure to Treat Becomes Malpractice
If an ER sends you back to Fulton Center on the R train without testing, or a Midtown clinic ignores stroke warning signs after you left the office near Bryant Park, that delay can change everything. “Failure to treat” includes ignored symptoms, refusal to admit, slow consults, or missed monitoring on inpatient floors at facilities from Lower Manhattan to Downtown Brooklyn. Mason Law PLLC reviews the timeline, flags deviations from the standard of care, and positions your claim within New York medical malpractice law so insurers and hospitals take it seriously.
Common Scenarios We See
- Missed sepsis, stroke, heart attack; untreated infections or fractures: A fever brushed off in FiDi, a weakness episode near Tribeca that was a TIA, or a wrist fracture misread at an urgent care by Atlantic Terminal—these “minor” issues often become major harm.
- Discharge without testing; ignored abnormal labs/imaging; failure to monitor: Abnormal troponins that no one repeats, CT orders that never happen before discharge, or telemetry alarms overlooked on busy units from Kips Bay to Brooklyn Heights.
A failure to treat can turn manageable conditions into life-altering injuries. Our team uncovers every detail and pursues justice for the harm caused.
Proving Negligence in New York
- Standard of care, expert review, timelines showing harmful delay: We work with emergency medicine, cardiology, and hospitalist experts to reconstruct the decision points and show where care fell short.
- Causation: how earlier treatment would have changed outcome: From antibiotics started hours sooner to a timely CT or cath lab activation, we connect delay to harm using records, order logs, and clinician notes.
Damages & What We Pursue
Added medical care, lost income, long-term disability, pain and suffering:
We document hospital readmissions, rehab, missed work around Wall Street or DUMBO tech offices, and the day-to-day limits the delay created.
Our Process
- Record collection, expert screening, negotiation vs. litigation strategy: We pull full charts from facilities like NYU Langone, Bellevue, NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan, Brooklyn Hospital Center, and Maimonides; then build an expert-supported case for mediation or trial.
- Sensitive communication while clients continue medical care: You keep seeing your doctors; we handle the legal lift, including related issues like
misdiagnosis and failure to diagnose and operating-room errors that fall under
surgical malpractice.
Not sure? We offer free consultations. We’ll review your situation and explain your options—no pressure, no fees unless we win.
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Holding Providers Accountable
Medical negligence can involve complex facts and multiple parties. We thoroughly investigate your case, consult with experts, and take legal action to ensure responsible providers are held accountable.
Let’s talk about your case before time runs out.
FAQs about Failure to Treat
What if symptoms got worse after discharge?
Return for care immediately and tell providers when symptoms began and how they progressed. We’ll help align the timeline with the record.
Can I sue both the hospital and doctor?
Often yes, depending on employment status and who made or approved the decisions. We identify every responsible party.
How long do I have to file in NY?
Deadlines vary and can be complex in medical cases. Contact us early to preserve evidence and evaluate any tolling rules.
Do I need all my medical records first?
No. We’ll request complete charts, imaging, labs, and audit trails so you can focus on treatment.
Will a claim affect my ongoing treatment?
Care should continue. We advise on practical steps if you’re still treating at the same system.
