{"id":3463,"date":"2022-09-18T06:58:44","date_gmt":"2022-09-18T10:58:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/?p=3463"},"modified":"2022-09-30T07:32:35","modified_gmt":"2022-09-30T11:32:35","slug":"new-york-court-discusses-a-doctors-liability-for-mental-harm-caused-by-medical-malpractice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/new-york-court-discusses-a-doctors-liability-for-mental-harm-caused-by-medical-malpractice\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Court Discusses a Doctor\u2019s Liability for Mental Harm Caused by Medical Malpractice"},"content":{"rendered":"

While there are risks associated with most surgical procedures, patients are usually aware of the potential complications that can arise and choose to proceed regardless. In some instances, though, mistakes made during surgery can cause a patient to suffer unanticipated injuries that not only cause physical pain but also lead to anxiety and depression. Recently, a New York court discussed a doctor\u2019s assertion that physical harm caused by medical negligence could not impact a patient\u2019s mental health status, in an opinion<\/a> in which it ultimately rejected the doctor\u2019s argument. If you were injured during a carelessly performed procedure, you have the right to seek compensation for your harm, and you should speak to a Syracuse medical malpractice lawyer to determine what evidence you must offer to establish liability.<\/p>\n

The Plaintiff\u2019s Allegations<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is reported that the defendant performed a hysterectomy on the plaintiff in September 2014. During the procedure, the defendant mistakenly cut the plaintiff\u2019s right ureter. As a result, the plaintiff subsequently suffered from depression, difficult and painful urination, kidney and bladder dysfunction, and other issues. Accordingly, the plaintiff filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against the defendant, alleging his negligence caused her harm. The defendant moved for dismissal via summary judgment, but the court denied his motion. He then appealed.<\/p>\n

A Doctor\u2019s Liability for Mental Harm Caused by Medical Malpractice<\/strong><\/p>\n

On appeal, the court held that the trial court properly denied the defendant\u2019s motion for summary judgment but clarified that it should have done so on different grounds. Specifically, the court noted that the medical expert affidavit submitted by the defendant neglected to address the plaintiff\u2019s alleged psychological harm. Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

While there are risks associated with most surgical procedures, patients are usually aware of the potential complications that can arise and choose to proceed regardless. In some instances, though, mistakes made during surgery can cause a patient to suffer unanticipated injuries that not only cause physical pain but also lead to anxiety and depression. 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