Queens Medical Malpractice Lawyer

If you or a loved one suffered serious harm — or if a family member died — due to medical negligence in Queens, contact Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf. With more than 100 years of experience and a long record of landmark verdicts and settlements, we are one of the most experienced and respected trial firms in New York for complex medical malpractice litigation.

Queens patients place their trust in hospitals and physicians to provide competent, timely, and attentive care. When that trust is broken, the consequences can be devastating. Our award-winning attorneys investigate what happened, identify who is responsible, and fight for the full measure of justice and compensation the law provides.

Our attorneys have decades of experience litigating high-stakes medical malpractice cases against some of New York’s largest hospital systems, including facilities serving Queens residents. We have the financial resources, medical expertise, and trial depth necessary to take on hospitals and insurance companies that vigorously defend these cases.

Our Managing Partner, Ben Rubinowitz—ranked the #1 attorney in New York Metro by Super Lawyers 2025 for the second consecutive year—recently secured a $120 million verdict in a medical malpractice case, one of the largest in New York State. Senior partner Howard Hershenhorn, also ranked in the Top 10: 2025 New York — Metro Super Lawyers Top List, continues to be recognized among the leading trial lawyers in the state. Senior partner Jeffrey Bloom is the long-time Chair of the Medical Malpractice Committee of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, reflecting his leadership and influence in shaping medical malpractice law statewide. Multiple members of the firm have been honored in Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice, and our attorneys routinely lecture nationwide on trial strategy, cross-examination, and complex medical litigation.

When a Queens malpractice case requires aggressive litigation, complex expert testimony, or trial firepower, few firms match our capability.

New York Judiciary Law § 474-A sets the fee structure for all medical malpractice lawyers statewide. That means:

A top Manhattan law firm with a record of seven- and eight-figure results costs the same percentage as a single-attorney Queens office.
There is no additional cost to hire elite trial lawyers.

You pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we win.

While our main office is in Manhattan, we have represented injured Queens residents for decades. We are familiar with:

• Queens County Supreme Court procedures
• How to obtain medical records from major Queens hospitals
• What types of cases commonly arise from hospitals such as Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, Mount Sinai Queens, NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, and others
• The patterns of diagnostic delay, surgical error, and emergency-room failures often seen in Queens-based cases

Our firm is respected in courts throughout New York City. Judges and opposing counsel know our reputation for thorough preparation and formidable trial advocacy.

Many Queens clients come to us after traumatic experiences involving sudden injuries, prolonged hospitalizations, or the death of a loved one. We understand the fear, confusion, and frustration that follow medical negligence.

Our attorneys meet clients in Queens when needed, maintain ongoing communication, and ensure every client receives individualized guidance. We treat every family with compassion while delivering the sophisticated legal representation these cases demand.

A 43-year-old Queens man suffered catastrophic bowel injuries that ultimately led to his death after medical providers failed to recognize and properly treat his deteriorating condition. Our attorneys uncovered significant departures from accepted standards of care, demonstrating how delayed diagnosis and inadequate intervention resulted in fatal consequences, leading to a substantial settlement for his family.

A Queens man died after emergency room providers failed to recognize and properly treat clear signs and symptoms of an impending heart attack. Despite presenting to a New York City hospital with concerning clinical indicators, he was discharged home without appropriate cardiac evaluation or intervention. He died later that day. Investigation revealed significant departures from accepted standards of emergency medical care, demonstrating that the failure to timely diagnose and treat his condition led to a fatal heart attack later that day and a substantial settlement for his estate.

A Queens man suffered permanent brain damage when an anesthesiologist failed to properly monitor and protect his airway during surgery. Our attorneys proved critical deviations from accepted anesthesiology standards, resulting in a multimillion-dollar settlement.

A Queens woman developed an ischemic stroke and significant neurological injuries following hip surgery after physicians failed to prescribe appropriate anticoagulation therapy. Our attorneys demonstrated how basic protocols were ignored, leading to catastrophic harm.

A Queens patient suffered a perforated duodenum during what should have been a routine upper endoscopy. The surgical error led to severe infection and hospitalization. We secured a substantial verdict after proving that the procedure was negligently performed and postoperative symptoms were ignored.

A 61-year-old Queens man died after his primary care physician failed to recognize the significance of abnormal blood work showing a critically low platelet count. Despite presenting with complaints of cough and fatigue, the patient was not urgently referred to a hematologist for further evaluation and treatment. Investigation revealed significant departures from accepted standards of medical care, establishing that untreated thrombocytopenia led to a fatal heart attack and a substantial recovery for his estate.

A 23-year-old woman died from sepsis after a Queens surgeon failed to recognize a bowel perforation during a gynecologic procedure. The providers failed to act on classic signs of infection. Our team obtained a seven-figure recovery for her husband and children.

These cases reflect just a small portion of our firm’s Queens-related medical malpractice work. Across New York City, we have secured millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for victims of misdiagnosis, surgical errors, hospital negligence, obstetric errors, and emergency-room malpractice.

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider deviates from the accepted standard of care and injures a patient. Queens residents frequently contact us for cases involving:

• Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis (stroke, cancer, infection, cardiac issues)
• Surgical errors and postoperative complications
• Birth injuries, obstetric negligence, or fetal monitoring failures
• Emergency-room negligence at busy Queens hospitals
• Failure to recognize and treat infection or sepsis
• Medication errors
• Negligent discharge from the hospital
• Failure to order necessary imaging or tests
• Foreign objects left inside the body after surgery

Not every poor outcome is malpractice — but when negligence causes harm, patients deserve accountability.

If you or someone you love suffered medical negligence in Queens, take the first step toward justice. Evidence can disappear, memories fade, and strict deadlines apply. The sooner you call, the stronger your case can be.

Contact Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf today for a free, confidential consultation.

Call 212-943-1090 or submit our online form.

We are based in Manhattan and available to meet with Queens clients at their convenience.

Let our Queens medical malpractice attorneys help you find answers — and fight for the accountability and compensation your family deserves.