Delay in NY Medical Malpractice Trial of “Dr. Botch”

There has been another delay in the wrongful death trial over an Irish woman who died following plastic surgery she had in Manhattan in 2005.  The pre-trial hearing has been set for June.  The accused, Dr. Michael Evan Sachs, has been dubbed “Dr. Botch” by the media due to the lengthy list of medical malpractice claims against him, totalling more than 30 since 1995.

Kay Cregan, 42 year old mother of two, underwent a facelift with Dr. Sachs on March 14, 2005.  Shortly after the surgery she collapsed in a recovery room.  She died several days later when she was removed from life support.

Sach’s medical license has since been revoked, though it is unclear why it took so long, and so many malpractice cases, to prompt this disciplinary action.  It is said that he currently maintains the worst malpractice record in the US.

The trial, which was supposed to begin back in January 2008, has been delayed multiple times, frustrating the Cregan family and preventing them from receiving the justice they rightfully deserve.  They are seeking unspecified monetary damages based on the loss of a wife and mother as well as Ms. Cregan’s pain and suffering that she endured in the days before her death.

If ever there was an example of the importance of researching the doctors with whom you plan to seek treatment, this is it.  With a history like Dr. Sach’s, it should have been evident that to undergo surgery with him would present a risk not worth taking.  Unfortunately, many people skip this critical step when seeking medical care and end up victims of medical malpractice as a result.

If you have suffered at the hands of a negligent doctor, or lost someone you love to medical malpractice, you may be able to receive compensation for your loss.  Speak with a medical attorney right away to find out how.