Medical Malpractice Lawyer Staten Island

When a healthcare provider’s treatment falls below the accepted standard of care and causes injury, the patient may have a medical malpractice claim, but these cases are governed by a shorter and more particular limitations period than most other personal injury matters. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. reviews medical malpractice claims for Staten Island residents, including claims arising from hospital, surgical, and outpatient care. Because the deadline to bring a medical malpractice claim in New York is measured in months rather than a round number of years, and because certain exceptions can extend it, early review of the timeline is especially important. If you or a family member believes medical treatment caused a preventable injury, you can call (888) 437-7747 to request a scheduled consultation.

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New York’s Medical Malpractice Limitations Period

Medical malpractice claims in New York are governed by N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214-a, which sets a limitations period of two years and six months, generally running from the act or omission complained of, rather than the three-year period that applies to personal injury claims generally under N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214(5). Certain circumstances, such as a foreign-object discovery rule or a continuous-treatment toll, may extend this period in some cases, but these exceptions are fact-specific and should not be assumed to apply without a careful review of the treatment history.

New York’s comparative-fault statute, N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 1411, applies to medical malpractice claims as it does to other personal injury actions. Where a loss of consortium claim is brought by a spouse alongside the injured patient’s malpractice claim, that derivative claim generally follows the same two-years-and-six-months timeline.

Staten Island Venue and Local Considerations

Civil litigation connected to a Staten Island medical malpractice claim is typically filed in Richmond County Supreme Court, 18 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301, telephone (718) 675-8700, part of the 13th Judicial District. The firm does not maintain a physical location in Staten Island. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. represents Staten Island clients from its principal office and coordinates Richmond County matters as needed.

About Mr. Sris and the Firm’s Of Counsel Attorneys

Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder of Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C., is a former prosecutor admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. He founded the firm in 1997 and attended George Mason University, where he developed a background in accounting and information systems that he applies when reviewing extensive medical records and billing documentation in malpractice cases.

Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel attorneys handle personal injury matters for Staten Island clients. The firm does not offer free consultations; prospective clients may request a scheduled consultation by calling (888) 437-7747, and the firm’s intake line is staffed 24/7. The firm’s principal office, located at 4008 Williamsburg Court, Fairfax, VA 22032, receives clients by appointment. The firm does not guarantee any particular outcome in any matter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to bring a medical malpractice claim in New York?

New York generally applies a two-years-and-six-months limitations period to medical malpractice claims under N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214-a, running from the act or omission complained of. This is shorter than the three-year period for ordinary personal injury claims, so prompt review is important.

Are there exceptions that can extend this deadline?

Certain circumstances, such as a foreign-object discovery rule or a continuous-treatment toll, may extend the deadline in some cases. Whether an exception applies depends on the specific facts and treatment history and should be reviewed with counsel.

What counts as medical malpractice?

Medical malpractice generally involves treatment that falls below the accepted standard of care and causes injury, which can occur in hospital, surgical, or outpatient settings.

Does the firm offer a free consultation?

No. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. does not offer free consultations. You may request a scheduled consultation by calling (888) 437-7747, and the intake line is staffed 24/7.

Does the firm have a location in Staten Island?

No. The firm does not maintain a physical location in Staten Island. Its principal office is at 4008 Williamsburg Court, Fairfax, VA 22032, by appointment, and it represents Staten Island clients from that office.

This page provides general information and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Case results depend on a variety of factors unique to each case. Results may vary.

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If your claim reaches beyond Staten Island, our page on medical malpractice claims across New York sets out what to look for at each stage.