Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York

Doctor re-used syringes on patients

I am one of over 600 patients of a Long Island doctor who used un-aeseptic techniques with syringles and vials when administering epidural injections in his pain management clinic. (I had 5 injections from this doctor. The State neglected to notify us until 3 years after they had knowledge of this situation. Question: How is a class action suit launched, and will each participant have to pay a lawyer to do this, or does one lawyer handle it on everyone's behalf and take a portion of the money won, if any? Also, even if my tests come back negative for disease, can I still sue the state and the doctor based on worry, hassle, and the fact that the State did not notify us in a timely manner?Thank you.


Asked on 11/16/07, 12:42 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jason Stern Law Offices of Jason Stern

Re: Doctor re-used syringes on patients

Damages is an issue in any medical malpractice case. The parties who were injured by this (if known) are the real people who need representation.

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Answered on 11/16/07, 1:16 pm
Robert R. Groezinger GroezingerLaw P.C.

Re: Doctor re-used syringes on patients

It will not be a class action becasue each persons mediacal condition was and is different. You yourself seem to possess a cause of action individually. You may feel free to contact this office at 845.878.2163 for a free phone consult.

Good Luck

RRG

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Answered on 11/16/07, 1:53 pm


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