medical malpractice

 New Jersey Medical Malpractice Lawyers

At Icaza & Burgess, our attorneys represent individuals and families who have suffered serious harm as a result of medical malpractice. When a physician, surgeon, nurse, hospital, or other healthcare provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care, the consequences can be severe and life-altering.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured due to medical negligence, it is important to consult with an experienced New Jersey medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible.

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider deviates from the accepted standard of medical care and causes injury to a patient. These cases are highly complex and require a thorough review of medical records, expert testimony, and compliance with New Jersey’s statutory requirements.

Common forms of medical malpractice include:

• Medication and prescription errors
   
• Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
   
• Surgical mistakes
   
• Birth-related injuries
   
• Failure to properly treat illness or disease
   
• Delays in providing necessary medical care
   

Not every poor medical outcome constitutes malpractice. A viable claim must establish that the provider’s negligence directly caused the patient’s injuries.

When medical negligence results in the death of a patient, surviving family members may be entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim under New Jersey law. Medical malpractice and wrongful death claims are often handled together and may seek compensation for financial losses, medical expenses, and other damages permitted by statute.

Patients have the right to expect that healthcare providers will act competently, safely, and in accordance with professional standards.

Birth injuries may occur during prenatal care, labor, or delivery and can result in serious, long-term consequences for both the child and the mother. These injuries may arise from negligent monitoring, delayed diagnosis, medication errors, improper use of delivery instruments, or surgical mistakes.

Early detection is often critical to effective cancer treatment. A failure to timely diagnose or properly evaluate symptoms of cancer—such as breast, colon, lung, or prostate cancer—may significantly reduce treatment options and worsen outcomes. When delayed diagnosis results from medical negligence, a malpractice claim may be warranted.

Surgical malpractice may occur when a surgeon, anesthesiologist, or medical staff member makes preventable errors during a procedure. Examples include operating on the wrong body part, improper use of anesthesia, injuries caused by surgical instruments, or improper patient positioning resulting in injury.

Medical malpractice claims in New Jersey are governed by strict procedural requirements, including the Affidavit of Merit statute and specific statutes of limitations. These cases often involve multiple defendants, extensive expert testimony, and aggressive defense strategies.

An experienced medical malpractice attorney can evaluate whether negligence occurred, work with qualified medical experts, and pursue appropriate compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and long-term care needs.

In most cases, medical malpractice claims in New Jersey must be filed within two years of the date the injury was discovered or reasonably should have been discovered.

Yes. New Jersey law generally requires expert medical testimony to establish the applicable standard of care and how it was breached.

An Affidavit of Merit is a sworn statement from a qualified medical expert confirming that there is a reasonable probability that the defendant’s conduct fell below accepted medical standards.

If you believe you or a loved one was harmed due to medical negligence, prompt legal guidance is critical. An attorney can help evaluate your claim, explain your rights, and determine the appropriate course of action under New Jersey law.