The Firm

The New York medical malpractice attorneys at the Law Offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates have more than 2 decades of experience representing patients who have been injured or have died as the result of the negligence of a doctor, nurse or other health care professional. At the Law Offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates, we seek to help victims injured by mistakes made by medical professionals recover compensation so that they can afford the care they need. In addition to our skill and experience in handling medical malpractice claims, we work with qualified experts in the medical profession to help prove your claim. Throughout your case we will remain attentive and responsive to both your medical needs and your legal needs. We are deeply concerned about victims of medical malpractice and believe that victims deserve maximum compensation.

Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional deviates from an accepted standard of medical care, and as a result the patient suffers a serious injury. The result of medical mistakes can be a variety of serious injuries to the patient. In some cases the patient’s injures can be successfully treated, leaving no permanent injuries. In other cases the damage is permanent. In still other cases, the victim does not survive the injuries caused by the medical error.

With our years of experience, we can represent clients who are the victims a wide range of medical errors such as birth injuries, delay in treatment, anesthesia malpractice, failure to diagnose cancer, gynecologic surgical malpractice, hospital negligence, radiology errors, emergency room errors, medication errors, and surgical errors.

With over 20 years of experience representing clients with serious injuries resulting from medical mistakes, we understand that claims involving such injuries can be complex. To some, building a case against a defendant such as a medical corporation, a hospital or insurance company may seem overwhelming, requiring a thorough review of complicated medical records, taking statements from medical staff, and working with experts. We are not intimidated. We have the experience, skill, knowledge, and resources to conduct a full and thorough investigation into suspected medical negligence regardless of who the defendant is. In working with the team at the Law Offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates, you will receive exceptional legal representation as well as personal service. We are committed to tirelessly serving clients with understanding and compassion.

Medical malpractice claims are not limited to cases in which medical doctors injure patients through their negligence. Personal injury cases involving medical professionals also include dental malpractice, hospital negligence, nursing home negligence, and pharmaceutical malpractice. There are three general categories of medical malpractice claims: misdiagnosis, improper treatment, and failure to warn. We have the experience and skill to represent clients harmed by medical professional based on any of type of claim. Because of our superb negotiation skills, we are often able to secure generous settlements for our clients without ever going to trial. However, if necessary, we will use our skills at trial to fight for just compensation for our clients and their families.

If you were injured due to a mistake made by a medical professional, it is imperative that you are represented by an experienced New York medical malpractice attorney who understands the law related to medical malpractice, and who also understands the medical implications of injuries suffered due to a misdiagnosis, improper treatment, or failure to warn. Medical mistakes can change the course of a victim’s life, resulting in lifelong physical challenges and medical problems that require years of treatment. In some cases the victim does not survive the medical mistake. Stephen Bilkis and the team at the Law Offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates have years of experience representing severely injured victims throughout New York.