Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in New York

A defendents rights following a defendents verdict

I got a defendentsverdict on frivilous medical malpractice claim against me ( a psychiatrist). The law suit arose because two Neurologists in a hospital clinic, after a cursory examination or none, told the parents of the plaintiff who is mentally retarded, autistic and non-verbal that, a medication prescribed by me and another doctor, in another clinic caused irreversible side effects. The jury unanimously rejected this claim. What action can I take against these neurologist and the (supposedly very prestigious hospita)l clinic where they worked?


Asked on 2/23/08, 6:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jason Kessler Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler, P.C.

Re: A defendents rights following a defendents verdict

You do not have a lot of remedies against the plaintiff. Based on the facts that you have given me the plaintiff relied on the medical opinion of the neurologists as basis to bring a suit against you. You may be able, however to bring a claim against the neurologists if you can prove that their opinion was not based on reliable medical evidence. If you want to speak to me about this matter please email me back.

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Answered on 2/23/08, 7:39 pm


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