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Plain-English notes on New York medical malpractice law: deadlines, records, consent, and how these cases work.

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Informed Consent in New York: What Your Doctor Must Tell You

Signing a consent form is not the same as giving informed consent. New York law defines what a doctor must explain before a procedure, and what a patient must prove.

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Getting Your Medical Records, and What a Malpractice Lawyer Costs

Two practical questions come before any malpractice case in New York - how to get your own records, and how the lawyer is paid. The law answers both.

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A Missed Cancer Diagnosis: How Long You Have to Sue in New York

New York's malpractice deadline usually runs from the day of the error. For a missed cancer diagnosis, Lavern's Law starts the clock when the patient finds out.

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Attorney Advertising. These posts are general information about New York law, not legal advice about your situation, and reading them does not create an attorney–client relationship. Laws and deadlines change and depend on the facts; each post speaks as of its date. See the full Disclaimer & Disclosure Statement.

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