If you have been hurt as a result of improper medical care, you have the right to sue for damages and other legal relief. In ordinary negligence cases, the standard of care is typically what would be expected from a reasonable person. Doctors, nurses, and others in this industry are expected to exercise the judgment of competent professionals in the same medical community, based on circumstances of the clients condition.

In New York, these cases are subject to a two-and-a-half-year statute of limitations. That means that a person injured as a result of malpractice has two and a half years from the time of the harm to sue. It is important to consult a lawyer as soon as possible if you may have been hurt by a Medical professional's careless actions.