Any soon-to-be parents in New York know that a healthy baby is the best gift any parent can ask for. And while parents can do everything in their power to ensure that their baby is taken care of before it is born, the birth of the baby is dependant on the medical team assisting the mother.
Do large malpractice awards improve care?
Upstate New York residents who have never fallen prey to a medical professional's negligence may be under the assumption that successful plaintiffs of medical malpractice lawsuits are able to coast through the rest of their lives with their winnings. But the truth is that if you receive an award or settlement in such a case, you've already paid a heavy price with your health -- or the health or death of a loved one.
