Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm Secures Significant Jury Verdict Against NYC Health + Hospitals

The Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm has successfully secured a plaintiff's verdict against NYC Health + Hospitals in a compelling wrongful death case involving a 23-year-old woman. Attorneys Kevin Lee and Rikki Dascal represented the family, proving that a critical 12-hour delay in treating diabetic ketoacidosis at Woodhull Hospital fell significantly below the accepted medical standard of care. Despite the hospital's defense citing emergency room congestion, the jury held the institution accountable for failing to provide timely and appropriate life-saving intervention.

Expert testimony from prestigious institutions like Harvard and Johns Hopkins Medical Schools confirmed that the delayed administration of insulin drastically reduced the patient’s chances of survival. The legal team demonstrated that physicians not only failed to identify the underlying condition despite available lab results but also administered incorrect medication once treatment finally commenced. This failure to provide consistent care led to the patient’s tragic death just weeks after her initial admission.

This landmark verdict highlights systemic disparities in medical outcomes, particularly for patients in underserved communities. For over five decades, the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm has championed the rights of those harmed by hospital negligence, securing justice in complex medical malpractice and wrongful death litigation. This outcome reinforces the essential need for universal standards of care, ensuring that every patient receives equitable treatment regardless of the facility or demographic served.