Find a Lawyer

716 849 1333
Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP
  • Practice
    Areas
    • Accidents and Personal Injury
      • Car Accidents
      • Construction Accidents
      • Dog Bite Injury
      • Farm Accidents
      • Injury on Property
      • Medical Malpractice
      • Motor Vehicle Accidents
      • Motorcycle Accidents
      • Product Liability
      • Tourist Accidents
      • Workplace Accidents
    • Business and Corporate
      • Banking and Finance
      • Business Formation
      • Business Succession Planning
      • Cannabis Law
      • Closely Held and Family Owned Businesses
      • Contract Negotiations
      • Franchise Law
      • Intellectual Property
      • Mergers and Acquisitions
      • Tax
      • Sports and Entertainment Law
    • Business Litigation
      • Business Dissolution
      • Construction Litigation
      • Employment Litigation
      • Intellectual Property Litigation
    • Civil Rights Violations
    • Criminal Defense Trials and Appeals
      • Criminal Appeals
      • Driving While Intoxicated
      • Federal Charges
      • State Charges
      • Traffic Violations
      • White-Collar Crime
    • Estates, Wills, and Trusts
      • Business Succession Planning
      • Elder Law
    • Labor and Employment
      • Arbitration
      • Department of Labor Investigations & Negotiations
      • Employee Benefits
      • Employment Discrimination
      • Harassment
      • Training
      • Union Administration Matters
      • Wage and Hour Disputes
      • Wrongful Termination
    • Medical Malpractice
      • Birth Injury
      • Cancer
      • Diagnosis Error
      • Emergency Room Error
      • Medical Devices
      • Medication Error
      • Nurse Error
      • Nursing Home Neglect
      • Surgery Error
      • Vaccine Injury Compensation
    • Professional Licensing Defense
    • Real Estate
    • Sexual Abuse Victims
    • Social Security Disability
    • Workers’ Compensation
      • Workers’ Compensation Claims Process
      • Workers’ Compensation Pain Medication Guidelines
      • Chiropractor Treatment
      • Mesothelioma and Asbestos
  • About
    • Firm Overview
    • Careers
  • Attorneys
  • News &
    Resources
    • In the News
    • Newsletters and Alerts
    • Press Releases
    • Blog
  • Contact
    • Our Offices
    • Contact Us
Medical Malpractice
  • Overview
  • Results
  • Attorneys
  • Awards And Recognitions
  • Free Case Review

Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Buffalo, NY

Taking on the powerful medical industry after suffering an unnecessary injury or illness can be a seemingly insurmountable task—particularly after losing faith in a trusted physician or other health care provider. Whether you or a loved one have suffered an injury or your situation was worsened by a health care professional, understanding what went wrong and pursuing legal recourse calls for the in-depth knowledge and proven experience of a highly qualified medical malpractice lawyer, like the ones who make up the Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria team in Buffalo, NY.

Medical Malpractice FAQ Videos

There are many questions that emerge when you have been the victim of Medical Malpractice. Below are just a few of the videos found in Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria’s Medical Malpractice Frequently Asked Questions video library, which provide answers to pertinent Medical Malpractice questions. Click here to access the full Medical Malpractice Frequently Asked Questions video library.

Video 1
What is medical malpractice?
Video 1
What is the statute of limitations to file a medical malpractice or negligence claim?
Video 1
How do I know if I am a victim of medical malpractice?
Video 1
Do I have to pay a fee when I hire Lipsitz Green?

Working hard for you and your loved ones

At Lipsitz Green, the firm’s caring medical malpractice lawyers investigate the complex and often hidden procedures of medical providers to expose substandard care and seek justice for patients and their families. Using their considerable legal skills and medical knowledge, the firm’s attorneys thoroughly analyze the client’s medical history and records, intensively research the specific condition, and consult with leading medical experts.

Lipsitz Green attorneys then determine the best way to pursue your case and work toward obtaining vindication, justice, and an award on your behalf. The firm invests whatever tools and and resources are necessary to get the best possible results for each client. In spite of this significant effort and utilization of top-level resources, there is no cost to the client unless the firm wins the case.

A respected, winning team

As one of the most experienced medical malpractice firms, Lipsitz Green is widely acclaimed by peers and clients alike. The firm’s attorneys have been named “Top Listed in Buffalo, NY” for Medical Malpractice Law—Plaintiffs by Best Lawyers in America, and attorney Laraine Kelley has been touted as a “Med Mal Maven” by local media due to her 30 years of experience in successfully representing clients.

For the team that excels in strategically resolving medical malpractice cases, contact the highly qualified medical malpractice lawyers at Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria.

Results

  • $9,000,000 A structured settlement created for a child who sustained brain injury due to a delayed cesarean section
  • $4,500,000 A settlement received by a young woman whose allergic reaction was improperly handled by ambulance paramedics
  • $3,000,000 An award received by an estate following the death of a man due to medical malpractice
  • $2,450,000 An award received by a young woman following a misdiagnosis of eye disease resulting in loss of vision
  • $2,300,000 An award received by a patient after loss of an endotracheal tube resulted in cardiac arrest
  • $2,250,000 An award received by a 39-year old client disabled as a result of doctor error during a hospital stay
  • $2,000,000 A settlement for an individual who lost a limb due to a delayed diagnosis of an infectious disease
  • $1,900,000 A settlement for a client who sustained liver damage due to a prescription drug not being monitored
  • $1,500,000 An award received as a result of a delayed diagnosis of cancer
  • $1,450,000 A settlement received by a gentleman after a delayed diagnosis of an injection following cardiac surgery
  • $1,000,000 An award received following delayed diagnosis of pneumonia and need for emergency surgery
  • $1,000,000 A settlement received following misdiagnosis of an abdominal aneurysm as a hernia

Related Practices

  • Birth Injury
  • Cancer
  • Diagnosis Error
  • Emergency Room Error
  • Medical Devices
  • Medication Error
  • Nurse Error
  • Nursing Home Neglect
  • Surgery Error

Free Case Review


    Print Friendly, PDF & Email
    2022

    2022 "Best Law Firms"

    Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria ranked First-Tier for Medical Malpractice Law-Plaintiffs in “Best Law Firms” rankings.

    Read More
    Featured Results

    Featured Results

    Laraine Kelley obtained a $9 million structured settlement for a young child who suffered brain injuries as a result of a delayed cesarean section.

    Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year

    Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year

    Joseph Manna named “Buffalo Best Lawyers Medical Malpractice Law—Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year” for 2022 by Best Lawyers in America

    Featured Result

    Featured Result

    Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria obtained a $4.5 million settlement for a your woman suffered improper handling of an allergic reaction by ambulance paramedics.

    Results

    • $9,000,000 A structured settlement created for a child who sustained brain injury due to a delayed cesarean section
    • $4,500,000 A settlement received by a young woman whose allergic reaction was improperly handled by ambulance paramedics
    • $3,000,000 An award received by an estate following the death of a man due to medical malpractice
    • $2,450,000 An award received by a young woman following a misdiagnosis of eye disease resulting in loss of vision
    • $2,300,000 An award received by a patient after loss of an endotracheal tube resulted in cardiac arrest
    • $2,250,000 An award received by a 39-year old client disabled as a result of doctor error during a hospital stay
    • $2,000,000 A settlement for an individual who lost a limb due to a delayed diagnosis of an infectious disease
    • $1,900,000 A settlement for a client who sustained liver damage due to a prescription drug not being monitored
    • $1,625,000 A settlement for a veteran who lost his foot due to a misdiagnosis of peripheral vascular disease by a podiatrist
    • $1,500,000 An award received as a result of a delayed diagnosis of cancer
    • $1,450,000 A settlement received by a gentleman after a delayed diagnosis of an injection following cardiac surgery
    • $1,012,500 A settlement obtained for a client following the delayed diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome
    • $1,000,000 A structured settlement of over $1,000,000 for the family of a man who died as the result of a hospital’s failure to diagnose and treat an intubation problem
    • $1,000,000 An award received following delayed diagnosis of pneumonia and need for emergency surgery
    • $1,000,000 A settlement received following misdiagnosis of an abdominal aneurysm as a hernia
    View More
    View Less

    Attorneys

    James T. Scime

    James T. Scime

    Partner

    jscime@lglaw.com

    716 849 1333, ext. 339

    Download VCard

    Learn More
    Laraine Kelley

    Laraine Kelley

    Of Counsel

    lkelley@lglaw.com

    716 849 1333, ext. 353

    Download VCard

    Learn More
    Richard P. Weisbeck, Jr.

    Richard P. Weisbeck, Jr.

    Partner

    rweisbeck@lglaw.com

    716 849 1333, ext. 348

    Download VCard

    Learn More
    Thomas M. Mercure

    Thomas M. Mercure

    Partner

    tmercure@lglaw.com

    716 849 1333, ext. 354

    Download VCard

    Learn More
    Michael P. Stuermer

    Michael P. Stuermer

    Partner

    mstuermer@lglaw.com

    716 849 1333, ext. 389

    Download VCard

    Learn More
    Cherie L. Peterson

    Cherie L. Peterson

    Partner

    cpeterson@lglaw.com

    716 849 1333, ext. 417

    Download VCard

    Learn More
    Joseph J. Manna

    Joseph J. Manna

    Partner

    jmanna@lglaw.com

    716 849 1333, ext. 396

    Download VCard

    Learn More
    William P. Moore

    William P. Moore

    Partner

    wmoore@lglaw.com

    716 849 1333, ext. 306

    Download VCard

    Learn More
    Gregory P. Krull

    Gregory P. Krull

    Junior Partner

    gkrull@lglaw.com

    716 849 1333, ext. 487

    Download VCard

    Learn More
    Lynn M. Bochenek

    Lynn M. Bochenek

    Junior Partner

    lbochenek@lglaw.com

    716 849 1333, ext. 412

    Download VCard

    Learn More
    Robert M. Corp

    Robert M. Corp

    Junior Partner

    rcorp@lglaw.com

    716 849 1333, ext. 314

    Download VCard

    Learn More

    Awards & Recognitions

    Best Lawyers in America Badge for Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria

    The Best Lawyers in America
    Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria named “Top Listed in Buffalo, NY in Medical Malpractice Law,” signifying no firm has more medical malpractice attorneys named to Best Lawyers in America in Buffalo, NY

    The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100
    Several Lipsitz Green attorneys have been named to the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, an invitation-only organization of the premier trial lawyers from each state who meet the organization’s stringent qualifications.

    Martindale-Hubbell AV® Rating
    Several Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria attorneys received AV Peer Review Rating to signify highest recognition in legal ability and professional ethics

    James Scime 2017 Lawyer of the Year for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
    The following attorneys have been named the Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs:

    James T. Scime (2017, 2012)
    Laraine Kelley (2018, 2013)
    Scott M. Schwartz (2016)

    U.S. News Best Law Firms Buffalo Metro Rankings Logo

    U.S. News-Best Lawyers Best Law Firms
    Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria earned Tier 1 Ranking from U.S. News-Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2020 for Medical Malpractice Law-Plaintiffs

    Super Lawyers 2019 Logo

    Super Lawyers
    Twenty-three attorneys from Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria named to New York Super Lawyers, Upstate Edition for several practice areas, including Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff

    Medical Malpractice - Plaintiffs 2019 Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year Badge for Laraine Kelley

    Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year: Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
    Laraine Kelley was named the Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs in 2019 and 2017.

    Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year: Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
    The following attorneys have been named the Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year for Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs:

    James T. Scime (2020, 2018, 2015)
    Laraine Kelley (2014)
    Richard P. Weisbeck, Jr. (2013)
    Scott M. Schwartz (2019, 2017)

    • 716 849 1333
    • Contact Us
    • Blog
    • Sitemap
    • Disclaimer

    © 2023 Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP
    ATTORNEY ADVERTISING: Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

    42 Delaware Avenue
    Buffalo, New York 14202

    Back to Top