What is Vicarious Liability In a Medical Malpractice Case? NY Trial Attorney Gerry Oginski Explains

When you bring a lawsuit against a doctor in New York it is always necessary to bring suit against his (or her) professional corporation or medical group. Why?

Because the medical group or the professional corporation may actually "employ" the doctor. The physician might actually be an employee of the group. If the doctor is an employee, then the group is actually responsible for his actions or inaction.

That's what vicarious liability is.

New York medical malpractice and personal injury trial attorney Gerry Oginski defines the term "vicarious liability" and how it would possibly affect your medical malpractice case.

Watch the video now to learn more.

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