Medical Malpractice in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn
Bedford-Stuyvesant (commonly known as Bed-Stuy) is a historic neighborhood in central Brooklyn with a rich cultural heritage and a growing population. Residents rely on nearby medical facilities including Kings County Hospital Center, Brookdale Hospital Center, and Interfaith Medical Center for emergency, surgical, and specialized care. When healthcare providers at these facilities fail to meet the standard of care, patients can suffer life-changing injuries.
Medical malpractice in Bedford-Stuyvesant encompasses surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, medication errors, emergency room negligence, and hospital negligence. Kings County Hospital Center is a municipal facility, which means patients injured there face a significantly shorter deadline to file a Notice of Claim. It is critical to consult an attorney promptly to protect your rights.
Kings County Hospital — Notice of Claim Deadline
Kings County Hospital Center is a municipal hospital operated by NYC Health + Hospitals. Under General Municipal Law § 50-e, patients injured at Kings County must file a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the incident. The statute of limitations is 1 year and 90 days under GML § 50-i. Failure to file the Notice of Claim within 90 days can permanently bar your claim.
Types of Malpractice Cases We Handle in Bedford-Stuyvesant
- Surgical errors and wrong-site surgery
- Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis of cancer, stroke, and heart attack
- Birth injuries including cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, and HIE
- Medication errors and overdose
- Emergency room negligence and triage errors
- Wrongful death from medical negligence
For more information about New York's medical malpractice laws and deadlines, see our guide to medical malpractice laws in NY.