Medical Malpractice in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Williamsburg is one of Brooklyn's most rapidly growing neighborhoods, with a population that has expanded significantly over the past two decades. Residents rely on nearby medical facilities including Woodhull Medical Center, Brooklyn Hospital Center, and Mount Sinai Brooklyn for emergency, surgical, and specialized care. As the population grows, so does the strain on local healthcare infrastructure — and with it, the risk of medical errors.
Medical malpractice in Williamsburg takes many forms. A patient may be misdiagnosed in the emergency room at Woodhull, suffer a surgical error at Brooklyn Hospital Center, or experience a birth injury during delivery at Mount Sinai Brooklyn. In each case, New York law provides a path to compensation — but strict deadlines apply.
Woodhull Medical Center — Notice of Claim Deadline
Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is a municipal hospital operated by NYC Health + Hospitals. Under General Municipal Law § 50-e, patients injured at Woodhull 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. A Certificate of Merit must also be filed under CPLR § 3012-a.
Types of Malpractice Cases We Handle in Williamsburg
- Surgical errors and wrong-site surgery
- Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis
- Birth injuries and labor/delivery errors
- Medication errors and pharmacy negligence
- 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.