Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in New York

The loss of the sense of smell is a rare but known complication of sinus surgery. It can also be a result of surgical malpractice, such as where the surgeon removes an excessive amount of the turbinate mucosal tissue from the nasal cavity. A careful review of the medical records is necessary. I also note that the incident occurred in June 2007. The statute of limitiations to bring a claim for medical malpractice in New York is two and one-half years from the date of the insulte. There are certain limited exceptions that may extend this time, such as where the patient remains under the doctor's continous care and treatment. You can call 1.888.487.6735 to discuss this further.

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As with most medical malpractice claims, the initial inquiry is whether this is a bad result, or the effects of some departure from the standard of practice by the operating physician. A surgeon practicing in the same field would need to review your entire medical chart, likely perform a physical examination, and then render an opinion. The costs associated with determining whether you have a valid claim should be discussed with an attorney. Best, M. E. Zuller