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Defending Other Medical Specialists

New York Medical Malpractice Defense Attorneys

If your insured works in the medical field, a medical malpractice claim can put their livelihood and reputation at risk. It is important to retain a law firm with a strong defense background to proactively defend against these claims.

At O'Connor First, we defend medical professionals against claims of medical malpractice. We have a proven track record of success winning favorable outcomes for doctors, nurses, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other licensed medical professionals.

Medical Specialist Defense

To successfully handle a medical malpractice case, it is necessary to have knowledge of the medical issues, and have the skills necessary to litigate questions of liability, causation and damages. We understand the standard of care and the threshold of evidence that must be satisfied by the claimant to establish liability. We have access to experts in a wide range of medical fields who help us challenge the claims of the opposition and build successful defenses for our clients.

We defend physicians as well as other medical professionals, including:

  • Dentists
  • Chiropractors
  • Nurses
  • Pharmacists
  • Orthodontists
  • Medical assistants
  • Physician assistants
  • Nurse practitioners

We also represent medical professionals in licensing and disciplinary proceedings before state and federal boards, including the New York State Department of Health, the New York State Education Department, the Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) and the Office of Professional Discipline (OPD). If your professional license is in jeopardy because of a medical negligence claim, we will do everything in our power to help you protect your license and your livelihood.

Contact Us

If you are facing a medical malpractice defense issue in New York, please contact Terence P. O’Connor or Dennis A. First online or by telephone at 877-886-4029 to speak with an experienced Albany, New York, medical specialist defense lawyer.

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