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Birth Injury Lawyers in Buffalo, NY

A birth injury is a complicated and emotional matter, and parents can feel overwhelmed by the bewildering world of medical tests, reports, doctors, and hospitals. The resourceful birth injury lawyers at Lipsitz Green thoroughly understand the devastating impact that improper medical care can have on a family, and they exercise great sensitivity in handling these trying, complicated matters.

Improper medical technique, improper use of a medical device, a lack of oxygen, delayed decision making, or other deviations from the standard of medical care may result in a birth injury. When this occurs, Lipsitz Green’s experienced team of birth injury lawyers invest whatever resources are necessary to investigate how the injury occurred, and they work diligently to make the strongest case possible to help protect your family’s future.

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.

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What roles do experts play in a medical malpractice case?
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A respected, caring team

Lipsitz Green’s highly acclaimed attorneys, nurse paralegals, and extensive network of expert witnesses provide the insight, analysis, and tireless dedication that families need to pursue rightful damages and achieve the desired outcome in their case. Until the firm wins your case, there is no cost to you.

Contact Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria today for a medical malpractice attorney that is well versed in the complexities of birth injury cases.

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

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

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    2020 “Best Law Firms”

    2020 “Best Law Firms”

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

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    Featured Result

    Featured Result

    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

    Laraine Kelley named “Buffalo Best Lawyers Medical Malpractice Law—Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year” for 2017 by Best Lawyers in America

    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
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    Attorneys

    James T. Scime

    James T. Scime

    Partner

    jscime@lglaw.com

    716 849 1333, ext. 339

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    Laraine Kelley

    Laraine Kelley

    Of Counsel

    lkelley@lglaw.com

    716 849 1333, ext. 353

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    Thomas M. Mercure

    Thomas M. Mercure

    Partner

    tmercure@lglaw.com

    716 849 1333, ext. 354

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    Michael P. Stuermer

    Michael P. Stuermer

    Partner

    mstuermer@lglaw.com

    716 849 1333, ext. 389

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    Joseph J. Manna

    Joseph J. Manna

    Partner

    jmanna@lglaw.com

    716 849 1333, ext. 396

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    Lynn M. Bochenek

    Lynn M. Bochenek

    Junior Partner

    lbochenek@lglaw.com

    716 849 1333, ext. 412

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    Robert M. Corp

    Robert M. Corp

    Junior Partner

    rcorp@lglaw.com

    716 849 1333, ext. 314

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    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

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    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.

    Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs 2019 Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year Badge for Scott M. Schwartz

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

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