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Diagnosis Error
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Diagnosis Error Lawyers in Buffalo, NY

An error in a medical diagnosis—and all the pain, suffering, extra medical bills, and insurance hassles that can result—is a far more common problem than many people realize. When a patient is in the midst of this frightening and confusing experience, he or she can turn to Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria’s trusted medical diagnosis error lawyers, based in Buffalo, NY.

Handling the full range of medical misdiagnoses

At Lipsitz Green, our highly trained professional team of medical malpractice attorneys is available to provide the breadth and depth of experience that comes from decades of protecting clients’ rights in medical malpractice cases. Our attorneys work tirelessly to help clients obtain best-possible results, no matter how complex the case.

When a doctor has failed to properly or timely diagnose an injury or illness, it can have a devastating impact on the course of a disease or condition and lead to long term disability, even death. The potential costs in medical expenses, lost earnings, and additional care can be astronomical. Lipsitz Green offers you the highest level of professionalism and skill needed to investigate every aspect of the case, provide persuasive and informed testimony, and match the formidable power of the medical industry. The firm’s qualified team of caring attorneys and health care professionals stand by each client through the entire process, leaving no stone unturned and sparing no expense to bring in top expert witnesses.

Aggressively pursuing justice for you

Lipsitz Green’s medical malpractice services are provided on a contingency basis, so the client does not pay a fee unless the firm wins the case. It is this level of commitment and dedication to the client that has resulted in a long track record of success for the firm and has earned the respect and recognition of peers and clients throughout the region and nationally.

For resourceful and determined medical malpractice representation, contact Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria.

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

    Related Practices

    • Medical Malpractice
    • Birth Injury
    • Cancer
    • 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 $2.45 million award for a young woman following a misdiagnosis of eye disease that resulted in loss of vision.

      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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