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If you are facing accusations of medical malpractice as a medical professional, you are likely wondering about your options for defense. Our New York health care professional defense lawyers are prepared to assist you. We understand the weight that these accusations can have on a medical professional’s future and livelihood. Our legal team will work […]

When a medical professional receives allegations against them, they will receive a letter from the Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) stating their plan to investigate their behavior. If this has happened to you, our legal team at Walker Medical Law understands how worrying and stressful this may be, especially if you are an uninsured […]

If you are facing allegations of misconduct as a medical professional, it is important to understand a malpractice defense attorneys’ role in the process ahead. To learn about physician malpractice defense attorneys and their practice, continue reading and contact our firm. Here are some questions you may have: What does a physician malpractice defense attorney […]

If you are a dentist facing medical malpractice allegations, continue reading to discover what steps you can take next. To discover the most common examples of dental malpractice and the actions that may take place after a dentist is accused of malpractice, read on. For assistance with these allegations, do not hesitate to contact our […]

Medical professionals, like anyone else, may face hardship in their lives. This may include alcoholism for some. These medical professionals may be concerned about their ability to maintain their medical careers while battling addiction. If a medical professional allows their addiction to impact their practice and patients, they may face consequences after being investigated by […]

When a physical therapist breaches their duty of care to their patients, a medical malpractice claim may be filed. If you are facing a medical malpractice claim as a physical therapist, it is important to know what to expect. To learn more about physical therapist negligence and the steps you can take with your attorney, […]

If you are facing medical malpractice accusations as a physician’s assistant, your career may be at stake. To learn what constitutes medical malpractice and the most common examples of physician’sassistant negligence, continue reading. Do not hesitate to contact our experienced New York physician defense lawyers. Our legal team will fight these accusations. We understand the […]

If you have been accused of sexual misconduct as a medical professional, you may face a wide array of serious consequences if you are found guilty. Being convicted of sexual misconduct or inappropriate sexual contact with a patient could risk your medical license being revoked. You may also face criminal prosecution if a civil lawsuit […]

When a nurse is accused of misconduct during their practice, these accusations can have a huge weight on the nurse’s future and livelihood. To learn more about these accusations and what qualifies as nurse misconduct, continue reading. If you are facing allegations of nurse misconduct, it is important that you retain the services of our […]

It is important that you retain the services of an experienced OPMC/OPD misconduct defense attorney if you are facing a complaint as a medical professional. Medical malpractice allegations can risk a medical professional’s career. To learn the difference between an OPMC complaint and a civil complaint and how our medical defense attorney can assist you, […]

If you have been accused of malpractice and received a complaint letter from the Office of Professional Medical Conduct, one of the first steps you should take is to reach out to an experienced OPMC/OPD misconduct defense attorney. Being accused of misconduct can risk any medical professional’s career and livelihood. The OPMC will launch an […]

When a pharmacist acts negligently in their practice, they can be held liable for medical malpractice. A pharmacist has a wide range of responsibilities to their patients. Any type of negligence when handling medication can result in serious harm. If you are facing allegations of malpractice as a pharmacist, you must know what to expect […]

If you are facing discipline by the Office of Professional Medical Conduct, you are likely wondering what information about this discipline is made public. To discover the answer to this question, continue reading. If you are facing OPMC discipline, you require the assistance of an experienced OPMC/OPD misconduct defense attorney. Our legal team at Walker Medical Law […]

Medical professionals chose their careers to help others. New York City is home to some of the most passionate and dedicated medical professionals. However, if medical professionals are not careful, they can risk facing charges of medical malpractice which can put their careers on the line. If you are a medical professional in New York […]

When a medical professional acts negligently, they may be accused of misconduct, which will prompt an investigation by the Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC). The OPMC’s responsibility is to ensure that medical professionals maintain a standard of care throughout their practice. When an individual is found guilty of misconduct, this can severely impact their […]

HIPPA was created in 1996 to prohibit medical professionals from disclosing patient information. To learn more about HIPAA and what is considered a HIPAA violation, continue reading and reach out to our experienced New York medical misconduct defense attorney. Here are some questions you may have: What is HIPAA? Patients of medical professionals deserve to […]

There are many ways that medical professionals may risk losing their medical licenses. One of the ways that this may occur is through allegations of medical malpractice by harming a patient physically. Another way that a physician may risk losing their license is by being accused of insurance fraud. This does not have as severe […]

All physicians must meet strict standards in their practice. Mistakes made by a physician due to negligence can lead to serious consequences. This may prompt an accusation of medical misconduct. When a doctor is accused of medical misconduct, an investigation will be launched by the Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC). To learn more about […]

If you have had your medical license revoked and are seeking to have it restored, continue reading to discover the time period most medical professionals will have to wait to have their license restored and what the license restoration hearing will entail. For assistance with this process, reach out to our experienced medical defense attorney […]

If you are a psychologist who is facing an OPMC investigation, it is important to understand the steps that will occur next. Continue reading to learn more about medical malpractice accusations and the ways you can protect yourself as a medical professional facing an investigation. Our firm understands that you are likely worried about the […]

A physical therapist’s patients are vulnerable. They put their trust in their physical therapist to provide them with a duty of care When this duty of care is breached, a medical malpractice claim may be filed. If you are facing a medical malpractice claim, it is important to understand the details of this process. To […]

If you are a dentist who is facing medical malpractice allegations, you may be wondering the next steps you should take. To learn the most common examples of dental malpractice and the actions that may happen to a dentist who has been accused of malpractice, read on. If you require the assistance of a medical […]

It is possible for your career to be at stake if you are a physician’s assistant facing medical malpractice accusations. Continue reading to learn what constitutes medical malpractice and the most common examples of physician’s assistant negligence. It is important that you retain the services of an experienced medical malpractice attorney who will fight these […]

To learn what a physician malpractice defense attorney does, continue reading and reach out to our firm. What does a physician malpractice defense attorney do? If you have received a letter from the Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) stating allegations of misconduct, you will want to turn to a physician malpractice defense attorney. The […]

If you are a nurse who has been accused of misconduct during your practice, it is important that you understand the weight that these accusations may have on your future and livelihood. To progress through these accusations, you must understand what qualifies as nurse misconduct and the steps that will happen after the Office of […]

If you have been accused of medical malpractice as a medical professional, you may be wondering what options you and your attorney may have for defense. Our experienced medical malpractice defense firm understands the weight that these accusations may have on a medical professional’s livelihood. We will work to fight these charges by exploring many […]

Being accused of sexual misconduct may result in a medical professional facing a wide array of serious consequences if they are found to be guilty. Being convicted of sexual misconduct or inappropriate sexual contact with a patient could risk their medical license being revoked as well as criminal prosecution if a civil lawsuit is opened. […]

Pharmacists can be held liable for medical malpractice if they act negligently in their practice. A pharmacist has a wide array of responsibilities to their patients and any type of negligence when handling medication can result in serious harm. If you are a pharmacist who is facing an allegation of malpractice, it is important to […]