Suffolk County

Suffolk County Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Over $350 million recovered since 1957. Our Hicksville office serves Suffolk County clients, and we travel to meet clients across the county when it is easier for them.

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Medical Malpractice cases in Suffolk County

Suffolk's hospital network runs from the academic centre at Stony Brook through community hospitals in Huntington, Smithtown, Bay Shore, Patchogue and Riverhead. Delayed diagnosis and delayed transfer are recurring themes in a county where the nearest specialist may be an hour away, and cases involving transfers between facilities require records from every institution in the chain — which is a substantial part of the pre-filing work.

What the law requires

Malpractice requires proof that the provider departed from accepted medical practice and that the departure caused the injury — both established by a physician in the same specialty, not by the patient's account.
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    New York also requires a certificate of merit under CPLR 3012-a before filing, so every case begins with obtaining the complete records and paying for expert review. The deadline is two years and six months from the malpractice or the end of continuous treatment, with extensions under Lavern's Law for missed cancer diagnoses and for injuries to children.

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    Against a public hospital, a 90-day Notice of Claim applies as well.

Verdicts and settlements

Recoveries obtained by this firm

  • $7,500,000

    Verdict for wrongful death, against landlord, caused by fire that spread through apartment that was without smoke detectors.

  • $4,400,000

    Verdict for motor vehicle accident causing spinal injuries requiring surgery.

  • $250,000

    Recovery for a violation of a right of sepulcher after hospital lost the body of client's stillborn fetus.

All results

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different, and the result in any case depends on its own facts.

Why clients call us

What you get from this firm

  • A partner works on your case directly — you are not handed to an associate
  • A firm that has handled medical malpractice cases in Suffolk County since 1957
  • Free consultation, and you pay nothing unless we win
  • Home and hospital visits if you cannot travel
  • Cases handled in English and Spanish
  • Open 24 hours — call when it happens, not when the office opens

Questions about medical malpractice cases in Suffolk County

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Which court would my case be in?
Suffolk County cases are filed in the Supreme Court at 1 Court Street, Riverhead. Claims against the County, a town such as Islip, Brookhaven, Huntington or Babylon, a village, a school district or Suffolk County Transit require a Notice of Claim within 90 days.
What does it cost to hire you?
Nothing up front. The consultation is free and the fee comes out of the recovery. If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney fee.
How soon should I call?
As soon as you can. Deadlines aside, the evidence in these cases has a short life — camera footage is overwritten, vehicles are repaired, sites are cleaned up and records age out. Early work is what makes the difference.

In their words

What our clients say

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No complaints at all. Everything went according to what they said and I’m thankful for their representation.
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If there was more than 5 stars Seth Fields and his associates would get them all. Mr. FIelds went to trial with a jury in Suffolk Cty Riverhead Supreme Ct & won w/ a verdict in minutes for 100% Liability. The defense worked with Mr. FIelds in a settlement before the damages trial began. I would stop here searching any further & contact Seth Fields if you want a Smart, Attainable for your questions, concerns, Empathetic to your needs but a Bull Dog with your case, then you found your attorney.I can’t thank you enough for all your long hours, weekends, holidays that you put into 7 yrs of all my medical, motions, hearings & trial etc. WE WON! You did it and obtained a large settlement that I couldn’t be more happy after this long tough journey. I would refer everyone to you that has a case that needs fighting for. 🙏
Kristen Parker
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The most amazing, professional and knowledgeable with great communicators with injury law, and I highly recommend that there is no reason for second and third opinions on procuring a law firm with their experience and know how. They are second to none. My time was precious, and they respected every minute of it. Thank you!
Robert Hendy

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