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Cancer Lawyers in Buffalo, NY

Dealing with the devastation of a cancer diagnosis for you or a loved is emotionally and physically draining, frustrating, and time consuming in the best situations. When a trusted doctor, hospital, or other medical professional or institution has failed to provide proper care or otherwise caused harm to the patient, the situation can become almost unbearable. When this happens, it is crucial to have a qualified, knowledgeable cancer lawyer to fight for your legal rights. Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria’s team of cancer lawyers, based in Buffalo, NY, have the experience and insight you need in this difficult situation.

A team with deep understanding of all aspects of cancer treatment

At Lipsitz Green, the firm’s extensively experienced cancer attorneys thoroughly research every aspect of your case—investigating everything from the complete medical history, test reports, and records to the precise details of surgical procedures, treatments, and other aspects of your care. The firm draws on a broad base of expert witnesses, nurse paralegals, and other members of our large and proficient legal team to achieve the best possible results for each client. And the client does not pay a fee unless the firm wins the case.

A respected, winning team

Having consistently received the highest rating for legal ability and professional ethics from Martindale-Hubbell as well as numerous other awards and recognitions, the Lipsitz Green cancer lawyers level the legal playing field for cancer patients who have been wronged by a medical provider. Whether a client has suffered a delayed diagnosis of cancer, a surgical mishap, an error in treatment, or another form of negligence or malpractice, Lipsitz Green will provide the technically savvy experience necessary to protect your rights.

Call on Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria to tackle the complex details of your cancer medical malpractice case.

Free Case Review

Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria’s Medical Malpractice attorneys focus on helping victims who have suffered catastrophic injury. The medical malpractice cases the firm handles often involve birth injury, delayed cancer diagnosis, loss of a body part, loss of a body function, and wrongful death. If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury due to medical malpractice, please provide detailed responses to the questions below for a free case review. Once you have entered information in all of the following fields, click the “Submit” button and someone from Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria will be in touch with you as soon as possible.


    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
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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 $1.5 million award for a woman’s family as a result of her delayed cancer diagnosis.

    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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    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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    Robert M. Corp

    Robert M. Corp

    Junior Partner

    rcorp@lglaw.com

    716 849 1333, ext. 314

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    Laraine Kelley

    Laraine Kelley

    Of Counsel

    lkelley@lglaw.com

    716 849 1333, ext. 353

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    William N. Monte

    William N. Monte

    Associate

    wmonte@lglaw.com

    716 849 1333, ext. 412

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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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