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Hospital Malpractice Attorneys Near You in New Jersey

Patients expect to receive competent safe, medical care during hospital stays. Unfortunately, mistakes happen much too often, and when they do, victims may suffer serious injury. At Sarno da Costa D’Aniello Maceri Webb LLC, our medical malpractice attorneys have recovered substantial settlements and verdicts for injured victims and their families in New Jersey. Led by Paul M. da Costa, our hospital malpractice lawyers are dedicated to protecting your rights and helping you find the justice and compensation you need and deserve.  

Understanding Hospital Negligence and Malpractice

Hospital negligence occurs when a hospital, its staff, or affiliated healthcare professionals fail to meet the accepted standard of care. When this negligence causes harm, it may rise to the level of medical malpractice.

This type of personal injury lawsuit typically holds a hospital, rather than an individual, responsible for mistakes made by its doctors and staff. While it’s possible to pursue a separate medical malpractice claim against a healthcare provider as well, the main purpose of hospital malpractice is to uncover the systemic problems that led to a medical error.

Common Errors in Hospital Malpractice Cases

Hospital malpractice can happen in many ways. The most common types include:

Each of these errors can lead to serious physical, emotional, and financial repercussions for patients and their families. Our New Jersey hospital malpractice lawyers have successfully recovered compensation for clients in all types of claims.

We Hold Hospitals Accountable for Their Negligence

The resources and support provided by hospitals have a significant impact on the quality of care provided to patients. Hospital management is responsible for ensuring that doctors, nurses, and staff receive effective training, supervision, and resources so that they can treat patients effectively. Policies and processes that protect patients and staff are critical as well. Even the most qualified surgeon cannot safely perform a procedure without proper equipment or a reliable, knowledgeable team.

Unfortunately, hospitals and healthcare facilities focused on their bottom lines sometimes make decisions that negatively impact patients’ health and safety. This can result in doctors, nurses, surgical techs, and other staff being overworked, stressed, and more likely to make mistakes. A hospital malpractice lawsuit not only helps victims find justice, but it may also prevent other patients from being hurt in the future.

Elements of a Strong Hospital Malpractice Case

Just because something goes wrong during surgery or a hospital stay, healthcare providers are not automatically liable for damages. Our hospital malpractice lawyers must prove that:

  • The hospital had a duty of care to the patient
  • An error was made
  • The error was caused by the hospital
  • The error led to the patient’s injury
  • The patient suffered physical and/or emotional and financial harm

Proving that a patient’s injury was directly caused by hospital negligence can be challenging. That’s why it’s vital to have an experienced hospital malpractice attorney by your side. Paul and his team have the resources, experience, and knowledge required to prove these cases and achieve successful outcomes.

Paul and his team have a proven track record of success against hospitals.  In particular, Paul took on one of New Jersey’s largest hospital systems and secured a precedent setting victory in the New Jersey Appellate Division in the case of Estate of Lasiw v. Hackensack University Medical Center.  In this precedential decision, Paul was successful in arguing that patients have a right to obtain access to their full and complete electronic medical record (EMR), including metadata contained in the EMR audit trail/audit log.  In addition, the Appellate Division agreed that Paul’s client had the right to have a forensic EMR expert conduct an inspection of the patient’s EMR.

We know how to thoroughly investigate your case and work closely with medical experts to demonstrate that a reasonable person in the same circumstances would have taken a different course of action.

Types of Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases

Although monetary compensation can’t undo the harm that’s been caused, it can provide accountability, financial security, and access to resources that support a victim’s recovery.

  • Past and future medical expenses,
  • Physical therapy and long-term care
  • Lost wages
  • Diminished earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Diminished quality of life
  • Loss of companionship and consortium
  • Punitive damages

If you’ve lost a loved one due to hospital negligence, our medical malpractice attorneys can determine whether bringing a wrongful death claim is a viable course of action.  

What are Punitive Damages?

Unlike other types of damages, punitive damages are not intended to compensate a victim, but to punish the defendant and deter them and others from committing similar acts. Punitive damages only apply in cases where the defendant’s actions were intentional, egregious, or malicious. Punitive damages are challenging to prove, so having an experienced hospital negligence attorney who understands New Jersey law is critical. 

Why Choose Our New Jersey Hospital Malpractice Lawyers?

Powerful health systems, hospitals, and their insurers have unlimited resources when fighting medical malpractice claims. Our hospital negligence attorneys have successfully taken them on before, both outside and inside the courtroom. We won’t back down. We fight for the compensation and accountability victims and their families deserve.

Paul and members of his team are experienced attorneys who have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® as Tier 1 Personal Injury – Plaintiffs and Tier 1 Medical Malpractice – Plaintiffs law firm in New Jersey for 2020 through 2026. In addition, this highly respected peer-review publication named Paul “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Medical Malpractice – Plaintiffs for 2025. 

The National Law Journal selected Paul and his Medical Malpractice team as recipients of its prestigious 2022 Elite Trial Lawyers Awards in the medical malpractice category. In 2022, Paul was a finalist for New Jersey Law Journal Attorney of the Year.

In 2023, he was selected for the National Law Journal Trailblazers Plaintiff Lawyers. In 2024 and 2025, he was included on the NJBIZ Law Power 50 list, which recognizes the most influential men and women leading New Jersey’s legal profession.  Paul was also chosen for the New Jersey Super Lawyers Top 100 list from 2020 – 2025.

Sarno da Costa D’Aniello Maceri Webb LLC was selected by their peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms Regional Tier 1 – New Jersey, in the areas of:

Paul and 16 other attorneys at Sarno da Costa D’Aniello Maceri Webb LLC were also included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

Contact a Hospital Malpractice Attorney Near You in New Jersey

At Sarno da Costa D’Aniello Maceri Webb LLC, attorneys are dedicated to making things right for victims of medical negligence. Contact Paul da Costa at 973-274-5200 or via email (pdacosta@sarnolawfirm.com) to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with Paul M. da Costa today. We have convenient locations near you in Roseland, Bridgewater, Hackensack, Morristown, and Eatontown, NJ.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hospital Malpractice Claims in New Jersey

How do I know if I have a strong hospital malpractice case?

If you believe an injury or death was caused because a hospital or healthcare provider’s negligence caused harm, you may have a valid claim. Our experienced medical malpractice lawyers can evaluate your case at no cost and determine whether negligence can be proven.

How much time do I have to file a hospital malpractice claim in New Jersey?

Generally, the statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in New Jersey is two years from the date of the injury or when you discovered the malpractice. Exceptions may apply in cases involving minors or delayed discovery. 

How much does a hospital malpractice attorney charge?

Our New Jersey hospital malpractice lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. This means you won’t incur any upfront costs, and we will get paid only if we win your case. Attorneys’ fees and other legal costs are deducted from any settlement or award you receive.

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