Medical Malpractice Litigation: Key Principles & Strategies

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John is the senior trial attorney for the firm and has been making a difference for clients since his first trial win over 20 years ago. Significant verdicts include a $4,646,000 award for the wrongful death of a woman due to a delayed diagnosis of lung cancer; a $2,500,000 award for the family of a woman who bled to death while awaiting emergency surgery for a ruptured aneurysm; and a $1,646,000 award for the family of a man who died due to a delayed diagnosis of lung cancer. His success extends beyond verdicts, with numerous multi-million-dollar settlements in cases involving injured construction workers, catastrophically injured children, and other New Yorkers harmed by negligence or malpractice. Under John's leadership, the firm has secured over $200 million in combined settlements and verdicts. He credits the firm's success to a blend of old-fashioned hard work and innovative trial techniques. Due to his skill and empathy for clients, John has frequently lectured with the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Brooklyn Bar Association. The respect from his peers has earned him a place in The Best Lawyers in America and in New York Magazine's Best Lawyers in the New York Area.

Jenny Fay litigates cases involving medical malpractice and wrongful death claims. She graduated from SUNY Buffalo Law School in 2007. Jenny has helped injured plaintiffs in medical malpractice and wrongful death claims since she was admitted to practice law in 2008. She has experience in all phases of civil litigation, including trial practice in state courts and appellate advocacy. Jenny was selected as a member of 2020’s Legal Elite of Western New York by Business First and the Buffalo Law Journal. She has been selected as an Upstate New York Super Lawyer since 2019 and was also recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2015 to 2018. Jennifer was named a Best Lawyer in America in 2023 for personal injury litigation. Jenny is a past president of the Western Region Affiliate NYSTLA and is a current member of the Bar Association of Erie County, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. She served on the Board of Directors for the Bar Association of Erie County from 2017 to 2020. In Jenny’s free time, she enjoys spending time with her family. She has two young children, Milton and Maddie, who always keep her busy. Her family enjoys activities such as skiing, bike riding, swimming, playing at the park, and hiking (most of the time). Jenny also enjoys running when she finds time and when her knees allow her to.