Laurence Michael Deutsch
Leading medical malpractice verdicts throughout New York State
Laurence Deutsch has a proven record of success in medical malpractice trials for over 20 years. He has achieved some of the leading verdicts in counties throughout New York State.
Mr. Deutsch has been included in the Verdicts and Settlements Hall of Fame by the New York Law Journal.
Mr. Deutsch carries the highest attorney rating (“10.0”) from the Avvo rating service. He has been awarded “Super Lawyer” designation by the Thompson Reuters rating agency. Mr. Deutsch has also obtained the highest rating of “Preeminent” from the Martindale-Hubbell rating agency.
Mr. Deutsch is the author of leading publications on trial practice and medical malpractice, including Medical Records for Attorneys (sole author of the full-length reference book, published by the American Bar Association). Mr. Deutsch is also co-author of the “Medical Malpractice” chapter for The Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Action in New York (published by the NY State Bar Ass’n) and the “Preparing for Trial” chapter for Medical Malpractice in New York (also published by NY State Bar
Assn).
Mr. Deutsch is a frequent lecturer at accredited programs for other attorneys, teaching trial strategy, medical malpractice law, evidence, and working with experts (New York State Trial Lawyers Association, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, American Business Institute, and the
American Conference Institute).
Mr. Deutsch received his Law Degree from the University of Chicago and his undergraduate degree from Union College graduating magna cum laude and elected to Phi Beta Kappa.
Mr. Deutsch is admitted to all State Courts in the State of New York. Mr. Deutsch is a member of the Medical Malpractice Committee of the New York City Bar Association, which is an invitation-only
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Surgical Errors
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- New York
- Managing Partner
- Deutsch Law PC
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- Proven success representing medical malpractice plaintiffs in cases throughtout New York State. Offices in NYC, Westchester and Saratoga.
- Partner
- North & Deutsch, LLP
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- Partner in NYC based medical malpractice trial firm.
- Principal
- Laurence M. Deutsch Law Firm, P.C.
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- Representing patients injured through significant medical malpractice
- Trial Attorney
- Breitner & Hoffman
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- Medical Malpractice Defense-Trials
- Associate
- Bower & Gardner
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- Medical Malpractice defense
- The University of Chicago Law School
- J.D. (1987)
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- Union College
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- Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
- Rated "Superb"
- Avvo
- Internet attorney rating organization
- New York Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- Nominated by peers. Less than 5% of New York attorneys qualify.
- Peer Review Rated
- Martindale Hubbell
- Assn Bar of City of New York
- Member; Subcommittee Co-Chair
- - Current
- Activities: Member Medical Malpractice Committe; Co-Chair Legislative Subcommittee
- American Assn Justice (Formerly ATLA)
- Member
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- Activities: Trial Lawyers Association
- New York State Bar  # 2182996
- Member
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- Preparing for Trial (co-author of chapter, Medical Malpractice in New York, 4th ed)
- NYS Bar Association
- Medical Malpractice (co-author of chapter, The Personal Injury Action in New York)
- NYS Bar Association
- Working With Experts and Expert Related Evidence
- National Business Inst.
- Decisions 2006
- NYSTLI
- Medical Records for Attorneys
- American Bar Assn -American Law Inst.
- Q. My father died last year from what I believe were multiple medical mistakes .Are hospitals hard to sue
- A: First, I am very sorry for your loss. And from what you describe it sounds as though this was a very protracted course.
The direct answer to your question is "no" as in hospitals are not difficult to sue, per se (if the case is brought by an experienced medical mapractice attorney). The issues for suing a hospital are very similar to those of suing and individual physician, although a hospital may be liable for "system" "policy" or "team" failures in ways that don't apply to individuals. Also, typically, the non-Attending medical providers such as nurses, residents, therapists, etc will also typically generate liability for the hospital (don't ... Read More
- Q. Can the statue of limitations start on when you find out about the issue
- A: You will need an answer from a Colorado attorney. That said, I would get that answer as soon as possible because, at least in New York (my State of practice) and many other states, the time it takes to "discovery" malpractice does not necessarily stop the clock for limitations purposes. In fact, in New York, time to discovery only rarely stops the clock (for certain cancer misdiagnosis cases). Typically, the time to sue (in NY generally limited to 2.5 years) starts to run from the date of alleged malpractice.
That said, there are various extensions or "tolls" that may also apply, such as for a person under 18. However, as you can tell from only this brief discussion, ... Read More
- Q. I had a baby two weeks ago, the hospital released me. Two weeks later i started himriging had to have surgery.
- A: I'm not licensed in Ohio but from what you say I think you should look for a medical malpractice attorney in your State who specializes in malpractice. From what you say, I believe that you will find qualified attorneys who will want to investigate this in detail, if you find the right attorneys.
From what you say, it appears this may be a viable case (that this was a miss that should not have occurred). And, inability to have more children at 21 is, to my thinking, a significant injury, in addition to the pain and distress you experienced from the hemorrhage itself. The legal "value" of such a matter will also depend on a number of other factors, e.g. how many children you ... Read More
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