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NYC Health Hospital WoodhullNYC Health + Hospitals Woodhull, located at 760 Broadway in Brooklyn, received a “D” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group based on data submitted June 30, 2025.

A “D” grade does not mean that every aspect of care is unsafe. In fact, Woodhull performs well in several important areas, including medication safety, leadership accountability, and hand hygiene. However, Leapfrog grades are driven by patterns of risk, and Woodhull’s score reflects persistent safety vulnerabilities that patients and families should understand before undergoing treatment—especially for complex or invasive care.

Below is a clear, patient-focused breakdown of what drove the lower grade and what it means in real-world terms.

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St John's episcopal hospital has a D ratingSt. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway recently received a “D” rating from the Leapfrog Group, a nationally recognized nonprofit that evaluates hospital safety using objective, data-driven measures. Leapfrog safety grades focus on preventable medical harm—including infections, staffing, surgical safety, and outcomes—not bedside manner or community reputation.

This article is part of a broader series examining every New York City hospital rated by the Hospital Safety Grade program of The Leapfrog Group—not only top-rated institutions, but also those receiving failing grades. Drawing on the experience of our NYC medical malpractice lawyers, the goal is to help patients and families understand what these grades mean in real-world terms and how hospital safety data can affect clinical outcomes.

While St. John’s performs well in several important areas, the Leapfrog data reveals systemic safety gaps that likely contributed to its low overall grade. For patients and families, understanding these risks is critical.

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New York Medical Malpractice Lawyers Howard Hershenhorn and Marijo Adimey just released the New York Medical Malpractice 2026 bookThe 2026 edition of “New York Medical Malpractice” has been released, offering New York litigators an authoritative, practice-driven guide to one of the most complex and demanding areas of civil litigation.

Written by seasoned trial attorneys Howard S. Hershenhorn and Marijo C. Adimey, both partners at our NYC Personal Injury Law Firm, the treatise distills decades of courtroom experience into a clear and practical roadmap for handling medical malpractice cases in New York.

Designed specifically for practicing attorneys, “New York Medical Malpractice 2026″ explains the law from both procedural and substantive perspectives. Rather than offering abstract theory, the book translates statutes, court rules, and case law into actionable guidance that reflects how medical malpractice litigation actually unfolds in New York courts. Readers are guided through every stage of a case, from initial case evaluation and pleadings to discovery, expert disclosure, motion practice, trial, and post-trial proceedings.

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As New York medical malpractice lawyers, we regularly review hospital safety data, litigation patterns, and publicly reported outcomes to understand where patients are most at risk for preventable harm. This article is part of a broader series examining every New York City hospital rated by the Hospital Safety Grade program of The Leapfrog Group—not just top-rated institutions, but also those receiving failing grades.

Interfaith Medical Center received a “D” Hospital Safety Grade in Leapfrog’s most recent reporting period (Fall 2025). From a malpractice perspective, that designation matters and should prompt patients to ask careful, informed questions before undergoing treatment.

A “D” grade does not mean that every doctor at the hospital is negligent or that every patient will be harmed. It does mean that, based on Leapfrog’s methodology, the hospital presents a higher overall risk profile, particularly in categories most closely tied to serious medical malpractice cases.

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Oure Medical malpractice ttorneys obtained a US top 5 verdict in 2025A National Look at the Biggest Medical Malpractice Verdicts of 2025

The largest medical malpractice verdicts of 2025 reflect a nationwide reckoning with the true cost of preventable medical negligence. Juries across the United States have returned extraordinary awards in cases involving catastrophic injuries, lifelong disability, and wrongful death—setting new benchmarks for accountability in healthcare.

As of now, public legal reporting has not released a newer nationwide ranking that supersedes the analysis published by Expert Institute, which remains the most comprehensive national overview of the biggest medical malpractice verdicts so far this year. That report highlights only a small number of cases that reached the highest tier nationally.

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Lenox Hill Hospital named Top Hospital by LeapfrogEach year, The Leapfrog Group recognizes hospitals that demonstrate the highest level of patient safety and quality of care with its Top Hospital Award. These hospitals have stronger systems in place to prevent medication errors, deliver safer maternity care, and reduce hospital-acquired infections—factors directly tied to patient outcomes.

To qualify, hospitals must first earn an “A” Hospital Safety Grade in Leapfrog’s most recent scoring cycle and then meet strict, data-driven criteria under Leapfrog’s annual Top Hospital Methodology. There is no cap on the number of recipients; any hospital that meets the standard is honored.

Yet in 2025, only a small number of hospitals in New York State reached that benchmark.

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pregnant womanThe Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit focused on patient safety, has released its 2025 Maternity Care Report, providing one of the most comprehensive analyses of maternity care practices in the United States. The report draws on data from more than 2,400 hospitals, representing 80% of inpatient hospital beds nationwide, with approximately 1,700 hospitals reporting maternity care data.

As New York medical malpractice lawyers, this report reinforces a critical reality: while some progress has been made in maternity safety, serious risks remain—particularly for families delivering in states with elevated C-section rates, including New York.

What Leapfrog Measures—and Why It Matters

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From our New York medical malpractice lawyers

When the Leapfrog Group released its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades on November 13, 2025, New York patients were given a stark reminder of how uneven hospital safety can be across the state. Out of 143 New York hospitals, only 33 earned an “A”, while 16 received a “D” and 2 were given a failing “F” grade.

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For patients and families who have  suffered serious harm in a hospital, these grades are not just abstract numbers – they can be powerful evidence of broader patient safety problems and systemic negligence.

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baby in hospitalIf your child suffered a birth-related neurological injury because of medical negligence, it is critical to speak with an attorney as soon as possible. New York has a unique system for addressing the lifetime medical needs of children harmed during labor and delivery: the Medical Indemnity Fund, commonly known as the MIF. Recent changes in state funding have placed this program under intense scrutiny, and families need to understand how these developments can affect their rights, their care, and their long-term financial security.

What Is the Medical Indemnity Fund?

The Medical Indemnity Fund was created to ensure that infants who sustained birth-related neurological injuries because of malpractice receive the future health-care services they will need throughout their lives. Instead of providing a lump sum for future care in a settlement or verdict, qualified plaintiffs are enrolled in the fund, which then pays for approved medical expenses as they arise.

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Recognized once again for excellence in trial advocacy and record verdicts

GaiGair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf have been named a NYC tier one firm in personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Product Liability Litigationr, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf has once again been honored among the nation’s top litigation firms, earning a Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms for New York City.

The firm received Tier 1 recognition in three major practice areas:

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