{"id":3522,"date":"2022-12-15T14:41:22","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T19:41:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/?p=3522"},"modified":"2022-12-23T15:45:11","modified_gmt":"2022-12-23T20:45:11","slug":"new-york-court-examines-federal-jurisdiction-over-medical-malpractice-claims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/new-york-court-examines-federal-jurisdiction-over-medical-malpractice-claims\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Court Examines Federal Jurisdiction Over Medical Malpractice Claims"},"content":{"rendered":"

A plaintiff that wishes to pursue medical malpractice claims generally has the right to determine where to file their case. There are limitations to this general right, however. Specifically, the court must have the authority to exercise jurisdiction over a medical malpractice case, and if it does not, the case must be dismissed. This was illustrated recently when a New York federal district court dismissed a plaintiff\u2019s medical malpractice case due to lack of subject matter jurisdiction. If you were hurt by the negligence of your healthcare provider, it is wise to talk to a Syracuse medical malpractice attorney to determine if you may be able to pursue a claim for damages.<\/p>\n

Facts and Procedure of the Case<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is alleged that the plaintiff visited the emergency room of the defendant\u2019s medical center with pain in his ribs and lacerations on his head. The physicians at the defendant\u2019s medical center took x-rays of the plaintiff\u2019s chest, gave him stitches, and discharged him. Three days later, he visited the emergency department of another hospital with ongoing complaints of chest pain; the doctors at the second hospital diagnosed the plaintiff with three rib fractures.<\/p>\n

It is reported that the plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit against the defendant in federal court, arguing that it was liable for medical malpractice for failing to diagnose his fractures. He then moved to proceed in forma pauperis. Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A plaintiff that wishes to pursue medical malpractice claims generally has the right to determine where to file their case. There are limitations to this general right, however. Specifically, the court must have the authority to exercise jurisdiction over a medical malpractice case, and if it does not, the case must be dismissed. 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