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Birth Injuries
Mismanaged labor, a delayed C-section, or oxygen deprivation during delivery can cause lifelong harm.
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For over 20 years, David Kates has been committed to fighting for victims of medical malpractice.
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“I bring a tenacious & thorough approach to understanding complex medical issues. I pride myself in getting to the bottom of why a patient was hurt and neglected.” David Kates, Founder
For over 20 years, Queens medical malpractice attorney David Kates has delivered caring and knowledgeable counsel to patients and families who have suffered at the hands of negligent medical professionals.
A native New Yorker, he is known for his tenacity and passion for holding doctors and medical facilities accountable for providing substandard patient care. These qualities have led to millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for his clients.
If you or someone you love was harmed because a doctor, surgeon, or other healthcare professional failed to provide proper care, you may have grounds for a lawsuit. This can help you recover compensation for medical care, lost earnings, emotional trauma, and so much more.
Call (718) 866-3664 or fill out our online contact form to discuss your medical malpractice case with our New York law firm.
Start Your Free Case ReviewMedical Negligence
Medical negligence takes many forms. These are the cases David Kates handles for patients and families across Queens and New York.
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Mismanaged labor, a delayed C-section, or oxygen deprivation during delivery can cause lifelong harm.
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A missed or delayed diagnosis lets a treatable condition advance while the clock runs against the patient.
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The wrong drug, the wrong dose, or a dangerous interaction the hospital or pharmacy should have caught.
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Brain and spinal cord injuries caused by surgical error, anesthesia mistakes, or an untreated stroke.
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David will personally handle your case from beginning to end.
David brings a tenacious and thorough approach to understanding complex medical issues.
David has over 20 years of professional legal experience.
David has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his clients.
David Kates knew every single detail of my extremely complicated medical malpractice case.
I made the best choice when I decided to go with David Kates as my attorney. I waited 7 years to finally have the opportunity to tell my story to a jury and he truly put his heart and soul into my case. He was up against another top-notch lawyer at my trial. He was very impressive in the courtroom and he also spent an enormous amount of time before trial preparing. He knew every single detail of my extremely complicated medical malpractice case. He exceeded my expectations and I was truly blown away after watching him at trial. It was a very emotional time for me and he was so supportive. I couldn’t have asked for a better attorney.
— Crysti B.Contact Us
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