Law Offices of Joseph Lichtenstein is a premier medical malpractice and catastrophic injury law firm serving the New York metro area, recognized for its groundbreaking work in birth injury litigation and record-setting verdicts. With over 35 years of dedicated practice and more than 60 years of combined team experience, the firm stands out for its willingness to take on complex cases that other attorneys have rejected, consistently achieving justice for victims of negligence.
The firm’s approach is rooted in meticulous research, persuasive legal argumentation, and a relentless commitment to exposing flawed medical defenses, such as the “maternal forces of labor” theory. Specializing in representing individuals and families affected by medical errors, birth injuries, and severe accidents, the team leverages deep expertise to secure life-changing compensation. Joseph Lichtenstein himself has been honored as Medical Malpractice Attorney of the Year and is regarded as a leading national authority on cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, and brachial plexus cases.
Services Offered
- Birth Injuries (including Erb’s Palsy, Brachial Plexus Birth Injury, Brain Cooling, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay, Elevated Bilirubin, Gestational Diabetes, Kernicterus, Mental Retardation, Microcephaly, Placenta Separation, Pregnancy Complications, Shoulder Dystocia, Umbilical Cord Compression, Uterine Rupture)
- Medical Malpractice (including Anesthesia Errors, Delayed Diagnosis, Doctor Error, Emergency Room Errors, Equipment Failure, Failure to Diagnose, Failure to Monitor Patient, Failure to Refer, Improper Treatment, Incorrect Operation, Lack of Supervision, Medical Errors, Medical Negligence, Medication Errors, Military Hospital Malpractice, Misdiagnosis, Nursing Errors, Nursing Home Negligence, Pharmacy Errors, Plastic Surgery Errors, Radiology Errors, Sexual Misconduct, Surgical Injuries, Transfusion Injuries, Urgent Care Errors, Wrongful Death)
- Cancer Misdiagnosis (including Bladder Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Leukemia, Lung Cancer, Melanoma, Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Thyroid Cancer)
- Personal Injury (including Brain Injuries, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Defective Drugs, Defective Products, Truck Accidents)
The firm serves clients throughout New York and Pennsylvania, with full fluency in Spanish (HAGA CLIC AQUÍ PARA ESPAÑOL) and a 24/7 consultation service. Notable achievements include a $47 million verdict for a child brain damaged due to asthma mismanagement, a record $15.3 million verdict for Erb’s Palsy, and inclusion in Super Lawyers, Top 100 Attorneys, and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum recognitions.
