In a historic 2016 decision, an Ulster County jury awarded a widow $4,600,000 for the wrongful death of her husband, a respected local veterinarian. The case centered on a catastrophic failure in patient care where the victim was essentially ignored by medical staff after being admitted to a local hospital.
This landmark award stands as the largest verdict in Ulster County history for a wrongful death resulting from medical malpractice. As the leading Ulster County medical malpractice attorneys, KDLM fought to prove that hospital negligence—specifically the failure to monitor and treat a patient in urgent need—is a violation of the most basic medical standards.
While the hospital disputed the judgment, the jury’s decision sent a clear message regarding the value of human life and the accountability expected of healthcare institutions in the Hudson Valley. If you or a loved one has suffered due to hospital neglect, our New York personal injury lawyers provide the elite advocacy required to secure the justice your family deserves. Read More