Settlement Reached in Medical Malpractice Case

A New York woman who is now disabled following a botched surgery has agreed to a settlement in her medical malpractice lawsuit against the surgeons and Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

In September 2003, Martha Meyer underwent a surgery to repair a perforated ulcer.  Less than a week later she was back in the hospital suffering from severe internal bleeding.  The blood loss ultimately caused brain damage, and other injuries including the loss of her teeth, one of her thumbs, and a portion of two of her fingers.

The case went to trial and testimony was heard from expert witnesses and members of Meyer’s family before the defense agreed to a confidential settlement.

Not all medical malpractice lawsuits end up in the hands of a jury.  On the contrary, a great many are settled for an agreed amount.  Some, as in this case, are settled in the midst of a courtroom trial, others are settled before they even end up in front of a judge.

Experienced medical attorneys know how to handle both situations, and can advise you what is best for your unique case.  If you feel you may be a victim of medical malpractice, the first step is contacting a medical lawyer to see if you too may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.