Medical Malpractice

7.5 Million Dollar Settlement

This eve-of-trial settlement involved a baby who was seriously brain damaged at the time of his birth. Due to a delay in deliver the baby lost vital oxygen to his brain and developed cerebral palsy. This case was one of the largest settlements ever recorded in Westchester County, New York.

$1,975,000 GASTRIC BYPASS MALPRACTICE SETTLEMENT

This case settled in 2007. Death following a leak and lung problems.

$11 MILLION MEDICAL MALPRACTICE VERDICT

The mother of a cerebral palsey child brought suit against doctors an HMO for the failure to properly manage her pregnancy. The mother was determined to be high risk because of her own medical problems. The HMO team allowed her to labor for several hours without any observation by nurses or doctors. The labor was complicated by problems which resulted in the baby becoming brain damaged.

$16.2 MILLION DRUG PRODUCT LIABILITY SETTLEMENT

Japanese drug manufacturer found responsible for failing to remove contaminant from a popular dietary supplement. Several clients, including a prominent National Hockey League player, retained our office to act in the United States against the manufacturer. After we helped to prove the existence of the contaminant the cases settled without the necessity for trial.

$18 MILLION MEDICAL MALPRACTICE VERDICT

The parents of a seriously brain damaged twin baby brought suit because of the failure of the doctor and hospital to recognize an emergency situation and quickly deliver by caesarean section. Because of a premature labor, one of the baby's umbilical cords was being compressed leading to low blood flow and diminished oxygen. Despite being aware of the risks involved, the doctors failed to properly monitor the baby's heart rate and delayed in delivery. After the verdict the insurance company paid the full amount of the doctor's insurance coverage.

$4.6 MILLION CHANGES THE LIFE OF A SINGLE MOTHER IN BROOKLYN

Mary Perez, a 23-year-old single mother in Brooklyn, worked hard as an EMT saving the lives of strangers, while planning to go to college to become a nurse. But her plans were drastically altered when she gave birth to Alberto, a baby boy who, as a result of inadequate medical treatment, was born with severe brain damage. 

Things looked very bleak until she came to Simonson Hess Leibowitz & Goodman, P.C. Paul Simonson, the lead lawyer who handled Mary's case, fought hard for the Perez family, demanding nothing short of justice and her due. 

The legal team, led by Paul Simonson, won $4.6 million that came just in time to help Mary. 

"I represent my clients in the same way as I would like to be represented if I were the client," said Paul Simonson. "Some lawyers take a $1 million case and get $1 million. We take that same $1 million case and get $2 million." 

With the money, Mary was able to move to a handicapped–accessible apartment, purchase a handicapped–accessible van and hire an aide to help her take care of her disabled son. She is now able to resume her own life, to work and to go to school. But most importantly, Mary is now able to assure good–quality care for all of Alberto's life.

$25 MILLION MEDICAL MALPRACTICE SETTLEMENT

The parents of a two year old girl sued a hospital for failing to monitor their child after surgery leading to loss of blood and resultant brain damage. The infant had a congenital condition which involved the bones of her skull. After successful surgery to adjust the skull bones she was taken to the recovery room. While in the recovery room her blood loss went unnoticed until it reached the point that her brain was irreversibly deprived of oxygen.

$6 MILLION MEDICAL MALPRACTICE SETTLEMENT

The mother of a profoundly brain damaged youngster afflicted with cerebral palsy settled with the doctors and hospital for the full extent of the insurance coverage. Because of a delay in delivery in the face of clear problems, the baby suffered oxygen deprivation which led to her injury. In the course of the lawsuit the firm discovered that one of the doctors had secreted important documentary evidence in his footlocker. This discovery had an important impact on the decision to offer all of the available insurance.

3.5 Million Dollar Settlement

This settlement was for a young woman who suffered from a misdiagnosedstroke.

4.5 Million Dollar Settlement

This settlement was won for a baby who suffered cerebral palsy due to malpractice at the time of her birth.

4.5 Million Dollar Settlement

This settlement was for a young man who suffered overwhelming infection due to a failure to diagnose his condition.

5 Million Dollar Settlement

This settlement was won on behalf of a baby who suffered cerebral palsy due to malpractice at the time of her birth.

6.4 Million Dollar Settlement

This was a settlement won for a pregnant woman who suffered a brain injury.