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Trusted Medical Malpractice & Injury Lawyers in New York
The Law Offices Of Joseph M Lichtenstein, PC is a premier legal practice dedicated to advocating for victims of medical malpractice and catastrophic injuries. With over 35 years of combined experience, our team of attorneys specializes in representing clients in complex cases involving birth injuries, medical negligence, personal injury, and product liability. Our firm is built on a foundation of relentless dedication to client care, evidenced by our track record of securing landmark verdicts and settlements, including the highest jury award in New York State history for a brachial plexus injury case.We prioritize client needs, offering personalized legal strategies tailored to each case's unique challenges. Our attorneys are recognized nationally for their expertise, having lectured on cutting-edge litigation strategies and overturned outdated legal precedents that previously hindered victims' access to justice. We operate with unwavering integrity, ensuring transparency and ethical representation in every case we undertake.
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Medical Malpractice
Birth Injuries
Personal Injury
Product Liability
Wrongful Death
Car Accidents
Truck Accidents
Brain Injuries
Cancer Misdiagnosis
Construction Accidents
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years of experience in medical malpractice litigation
- Secured $47 million verdict for child brain damage due to asthma mismanagement
- Pioneered legal strategies overturning maternal forces defense in birth injury cases
- Recognized as Medical Malpractice Attorney of the Year by Top 100 Registry
- Licensed to practice in New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
- Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Top Lawyers in America
- America's Top 100 Attorneys
- Newsweek Legal Superstar
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Personalized attention
Record-breaking verdicts
Nationwide recognition
Compassionate representation
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Medical Malpractice
Our medical malpractice attorneys represent clients harmed by substandard medical care. We handle complex cases involving surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, and medication mistakes. With decades of experience, we've secured landmark verdicts, including the largest brachial plexus injury award in New York history. Our team combines legal expertise with medical knowledge to prove negligence and secure compensation for lifelong care needs.
Birth Injuries
We specialize in birth injury cases caused by medical negligence during delivery. Our firm has won record settlements for Erb's palsy, cerebral palsy, and brain damage resulting from improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors. We've revolutionized legal standards by disproving outdated 'maternal forces' defenses. Our attorneys work with medical experts to demonstrate how proper care could have prevented lifelong disabilities.
Personal Injury
We represent victims of construction accidents, car crashes, and defective products. Our track record includes $4.4 million settlements for stroke victims and $2.75 million for fire-related injuries. We handle cases others reject, from truck accidents to premises liability. Our approach combines aggressive litigation with personalized strategies to recover maximum compensation for medical expenses and lost wages.
Wrongful Death
We help families seek justice when loved ones die from medical errors or accidents. Our firm has secured millions in verdicts for deaths caused by misdiagnosed heart attacks, meningitis, and surgical mistakes. We handle complex cases involving hospitals, nursing homes, and emergency care facilities. Our compassionate approach ensures families receive financial security while holding negligent parties accountable.
Product Liability
We litigate cases against manufacturers of dangerous medical devices and consumer products. Our experience includes pharmaceutical litigation for drugs with hidden side effects and medical equipment failures. We've recovered millions for clients harmed by defective surgical tools and hospital equipment. Our attorneys investigate supply chains and manufacturer records to prove design or manufacturing defects caused preventable injuries.
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Joseph Lichtenstein
Founding Attorney
Joseph Lichtenstein has over 30 years of experience in medical malpractice litigation. He has obtained multiple 7- and 8-figure verdicts, including a $47 million award for child brain damage. Recognized as Medical Malpractice Attorney of the Year, he lectures nationally on litigation strategies and has changed legal precedents in birth injury cases.
T. McKinley Thornton
Attorney
McKinley Thornton focuses on complex medical malpractice and general liability cases. With a background in biomedical engineering, he combines technical expertise with legal acumen to handle cerebral palsy and birth injury litigation. He received his Juris Doctor from Western New England University's School of Law in 2012.
Bernard Lichtenstein
Biomedical Engineer & Attorney
Bernard Lichtenstein applies decades of biomedical engineering experience to analyze medical and scientific issues in birth injury cases. His technical expertise helps develop compelling arguments in complex litigation involving nerve damage, surgical errors, and equipment failures.
Questions
What qualifies as medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when healthcare providers deviate from accepted standards of care, causing harm. This includes misdiagnosis, surgical errors, birth injuries, and medication mistakes. Our firm proves negligence through expert medical testimony and detailed case analysis.
How do I know if I have a birth injury case?
If your child suffered brain damage, Erb's palsy, or cerebral palsy during delivery due to medical errors, you may have a case. Our firm has specific experience with brachial plexus injuries and disproving 'maternal forces' defenses used by hospitals.
Can I afford a medical malpractice attorney?
We work on contingency fees - you pay nothing unless we win your case. This allows families to access top legal representation regardless of financial situation while pursuing maximum compensation for medical expenses and future care needs.
What areas do you serve?
We handle cases throughout New York State, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. Our practice covers all NYC boroughs including Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and Long Island, as well as Rockland and Orange Counties.
What's the statute of limitations for medical malpractice?
In New York, medical malpractice claims must be filed within 2.5 years of the malpractice incident. Birth injury cases have special rules - contact our firm immediately to preserve critical evidence and witness testimony.
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