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New York Optometrist License Defense Lawyers

March 21, 2024 Uncategorized

Legal Counsel for New York Licensed Optometrist

The Professional Medical Conduct Health Office of the New York State Department is the agency that dispenses disciplinary penalties after investigation and trial. Ruinous sanctions for optometrists that can include censure, loss of medical license, letter or reprimand, and probation.

Our team of optometrist medical license defense lawyers here at Health Care Law Associates are reliable in representing optometrists in disciplinary proceedings and investigations launched by the OPMC (Office of the Professional Medical Conduct), a division of the New York State Department of Health.

Put our experienced legal resources to work for you if you are a New York optometrist or a medical professional dealing with claims of professional negligence. Our firm is highly touted as the region’s foremost professional negligence and health care defense practices. We earned our reputation by locking down a long list of favorable settlements and dismissals for our physicians.

With our highly regarded partners at the helm, who are celebrated for their outstanding top notch legal performance, we stand out from the rest. Our partners have been indicated among the New York Super attorneys each year since 2007. Our well versed and experienced team of attorneys provides, to professionals facing accusations of optometric malpractice, relatively economical services.

Health Care Law Associates offer a wide array of services which includes a thorough understanding of all the potential mishaps that can trigger an optometric negligence case, such as:

  • The national health care legislation and such regulations as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its impacts on optometric practice.
  • The kinds of obligations that are imposed on optometrists by the New York state Optometrists Association and the New York State Office of Professions.
  • An understanding of the methods that optometrists utilize to execute their medical eye services.

When the professional license of an optometrist is in peril, we are available to assist.  Some of the most critical work we can take on for you. There is a wide range of possible claims that can be brought against an optometrist by the OPMC, but the majority of the cases we see come under these categories.

License restoration

Once an optometric medical license is revoked, an optometrist has to wait for three years before being allowed to re-apply to get a license restoration decision. In addition to handing in an application and the $750.00 fee, an optometrist reapplying for his license is asked to furnish other supporting documents to the New York State Department of Education. A license restoration application process is complex indeed. A full understanding of the Board Regents is critical long before you begin the application process. One can only have one’s license returned to them if the board finds an irrefutable and compelling reason to grant the request when they compare it to the misconduct that triggered the revocation of the license in the first place.

Be aware that receiving an optometrist medical license is not a citizen right, but instead, it is a privilege that the state can choose to grant or not. The license privilege can be earned and in this particular circumstance you have an arduous task to perform to demonstrate to the board all the possible causes to convince them to give you back your license to practice.

The Board Regents conducts an exhaustive review of all the details of your application before deciding whether they should reinstate your license or not. A complete evaluation will be carried out to arrive at the determination of whether the optometrist displays genuine remorse about the behavior that led to the revocation of the license in the first place. One should understand that arguing on the implication that the state illegitimately revoked one’s license is never a wise position to argue. The venue in which to make that argument was in the original matter, which has long passed and they were not convinced of that at the end.

They will also need to arrive at a decision as whether the behavior could potentially happen again. Frequently, this is at issue when the original reasoning for revoking your license had to do with sexual misconduct or substance abuse. The safety of the patient is always the central focus for the board. You are going to need to convince them beyond the shadow of a doubt that this misconduct that landed you in hot water in the beginning will never happen again. To effectively convince them of this, you will need to demonstrate to the board that you took the necessary steps in the form of rehab programs and the like to assure them that you have done everything possible to refrain from posing any future risk to the public after your license is restored.

On top of that, you need to demonstrate to the board that you have continued to accumulate updated qualifications to practice as an optometric provider. You can show this by presenting evidence that you have been keeping yourself on top of the current optometric aptitude. Also, you should demonstrate that you continued to educate yourself throughout the time you were unlicensed and out of practice. Do not attempt to enroll in some optometric courses a few months before submitting your case.  This won’t work.

A heavy burden of proof is upon you to satisfy the board that they should indeed restore the license to you. Careful preparation is essential if you are to succeed in your pursuit of restoration. You also need to get affidavits from five individuals who are acquainted with the circumstances under which your license was revoked and will swear to the board that your general conduct has improved since then. Of the five, three of these must be fellow licensed optometrists. Actually, what this amounts to is the fact that you should really start planning for the restoration of your optometric license almost immediately after revocation to increase your odds of succeeding. Show the board how serious you are and that you have put much effort into righting your wrongs. It is essential that the board is confident that you won’t retrogress into the same bad conduct that brought you before them three years before.

Among our clients are optometrists and other medical professionals dealing with license defense cases before other professional disciplinary agencies including the (OPMC) Office of the Professionals Medical Conduct. Indeed, we also represent hospitals and health facilities with deficiency issued statements by the Department of Health in New York State. We represent optometrists and other professionals in proceedings before the Education Department in New York State.

Get in touch with us to have a consultation with our respected New York optometrist license defense attorneys about your case.

New York Optometrist License Defense Lawyers

When working as an Optometrist, there’s always the possibility that a complaint could arise, either from a separate health care provider or one of your previous patients, that puts your license to practice Optometry in jeopardy. This is what we’re here for. Investigations and trials into these matters can prove to be costly, especially in situations where you aren’t adequately defended. As New York Optometrist license defense lawyers, it is our goal to provide each of our customers with reliable and premium representation that strives to obtain a favorable verdict with each case we represent.

Once the Professional Medical Conduct Health Office of the New York State Department investigates a complaint, a trial will occur that can lead to any number of penalties, from a complete revocation of your medical license to a temporary probation. We want to help you avoid any of these penalties. Our firm is highly skilled and has represented many cases involving Optometrist license disputes. While we have broad representation in many health-related professions and claims, our Optometrist license defense lawyers are specifically dedicated towards defending any claim made against Optometrists living in the state of New York.

We make sure to stay up-to-date on all legal matters involving Optometrist cases in NY, so as to be prepared for any eventuality during the course of the trial. In order to best represent your case, our defense lawyers study the medical eye services provided by Optometrists. This allows us to build a strong defense against the case brought against you. Whenever your Optometrist license is in danger, don’t hesitate to come to us for help. In order to understand just how important it is to have good license defense lawyers by your side during these cases, it’s important to take a look at the effects of a license revocation.

In the state of New York, when a license is revoked, you will be required to wait a total of three years before you’re even allowed to re-apply for a license restoration. With this application, you will need to pay a sizable fee of $750, while also filling out and including several additional documents. This is a comprehensive application that doesn’t even ensure the restoration of your license. Because of this, it’s essential that you make use of our license lawyers. When it comes to this application, it’s reviewed by the state education department. This review takes into account the past incident that caused the revocation of the license, while making sure that there’s a compelling reason as to why you should obtain a license restoration. We will help you with providing the state education department with reasons as to why you deserve to have your license restored.

The review process is exceedingly in-depth, which is why it’s important that you have representation with you at every step of the way. While this is likely one of the biggest issues that an Optometrist will face when it comes to their Optometry license, There are a myriad of additional licensing issues that we can also assist with. This includes the receiving of a letter or reprimand as well. Disciplinary sanctions sent out by the Professional Medical Conduct Health Office of the New York State Department are done only after a thorough investigation. Those presiding over the investigation will ask to speak with you several times throughout. In order to ensure a favorable outcome, it’s important that you have a license defense lawyer with you to provide you with counsel while the questions are being asked.

There are times when complaints brought against you are automatically found to not have any basis in fact, so the investigation will be closed quickly without the need of our counsel. However, this is typically not the case. While our counsel doesn’t automatically ensure that you’re able to keep your license, it will only help your situation. By selecting us as your New York Optometrist license defense lawyers, we will do all that we can to get you the best verdict when the trial comes around. Whether this involves taking a loss of license down to a more manageable probation or taking a censure down to a reprimand, we will tend to your needs from the moment you walk into our office until every aspect of the case has been settled.

When it comes to an Optometrist license, there are a myriad of regulations and guidelines that must be followed at all times. Making one mistake can lead to consequences that you couldn’t have predicted. We fully understand that losing your Optometrist license could lead to you being out of work for a lengthy period of time, which is why you can rest assured that we will work tirelessly and aggressively in representing your case. If you ever have the need for New York Optometrist defense lawyers, don’t hesitate in giving us a call.

Legal Counsel for New York Licensed Optometrist

The Professional Medical Conduct Health Office of the New York State Department is the agency that dispenses disciplinary penalties after investigation and trial. Ruinous sanctions for optometrists that can include censure, loss of medical license, letter or reprimand, and probation.

Our team of optometrist medical license defense lawyers here at Health Care Law Associates are reliable in representing optometrists in disciplinary proceedings and investigations launched by the OPMC (Office of the Professional Medical Conduct), a division of the New York State Department of Health.

Put our experienced legal resources to work for you if you are a New York optometrist or a medical professional dealing with claims of professional negligence. Our firm is highly touted as the region’s foremost professional negligence and health care defense practices. We earned our reputation by locking down a long list of favorable settlements and dismissals for our physicians.

With our highly regarded partners at the helm, who are celebrated for their outstanding top notch legal performance, we stand out from the rest. Our partners have been indicated among the New York Super attorneys each year since 2007. Our well versed and experienced team of attorneys provides, to professionals facing accusations of optometric malpractice, relatively economical services.

Health Care Law Associates offer a wide array of services which includes a thorough understanding of all the potential mishaps that can trigger an optometric negligence case, such as:

  • The national health care legislation and such regulations as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its impacts on optometric practice.
  • The kinds of obligations that are imposed on optometrists by the New York state Optometrists Association and the New York State Office of Professions.
  • An understanding of the methods that optometrists utilize to execute their medical eye services.

When the professional license of an optometrist is in peril, we are available to assist.  Some of the most critical work we can take on for you. There is a wide range of possible claims that can be brought against an optometrist by the OPMC, but the majority of the cases we see come under these categories.

License restoration

Once an optometric medical license is revoked, an optometrist has to wait for three years before being allowed to re-apply to get a license restoration decision. In addition to handing in an application and the $750.00 fee, an optometrist reapplying for his license is asked to furnish other supporting documents to the New York State Department of Education. A license restoration application process is complex indeed. A full understanding of the Board Regents is critical long before you begin the application process. One can only have one’s license returned to them if the board finds an irrefutable and compelling reason to grant the request when they compare it to the misconduct that triggered the revocation of the license in the first place.

Be aware that receiving an optometrist medical license is not a citizen right, but instead, it is a privilege that the state can choose to grant or not. The license privilege can be earned and in this particular circumstance you have an arduous task to perform to demonstrate to the board all the possible causes to convince them to give you back your license to practice.

The Board Regents conducts an exhaustive review of all the details of your application before deciding whether they should reinstate your license or not. A complete evaluation will be carried out to arrive at the determination of whether the optometrist displays genuine remorse about the behavior that led to the revocation of the license in the first place. One should understand that arguing on the implication that the state illegitimately revoked one’s license is never a wise position to argue. The venue in which to make that argument was in the original matter, which has long passed and they were not convinced of that at the end.

They will also need to arrive at a decision as whether the behavior could potentially happen again. Frequently, this is at issue when the original reasoning for revoking your license had to do with sexual misconduct or substance abuse. The safety of the patient is always the central focus for the board. You are going to need to convince them beyond the shadow of a doubt that this misconduct that landed you in hot water in the beginning will never happen again. To effectively convince them of this, you will need to demonstrate to the board that you took the necessary steps in the form of rehab programs and the like to assure them that you have done everything possible to refrain from posing any future risk to the public after your license is restored.

On top of that, you need to demonstrate to the board that you have continued to accumulate updated qualifications to practice as an optometric provider. You can show this by presenting evidence that you have been keeping yourself on top of the current optometric aptitude. Also, you should demonstrate that you continued to educate yourself throughout the time you were unlicensed and out of practice. Do not attempt to enroll in some optometric courses a few months before submitting your case.  This won’t work.

A heavy burden of proof is upon you to satisfy the board that they should indeed restore the license to you. Careful preparation is essential if you are to succeed in your pursuit of restoration. You also need to get affidavits from five individuals who are acquainted with the circumstances under which your license was revoked and will swear to the board that your general conduct has improved since then. Of the five, three of these must be fellow licensed optometrists. Actually, what this amounts to is the fact that you should really start planning for the restoration of your optometric license almost immediately after revocation to increase your odds of succeeding. Show the board how serious you are and that you have put much effort into righting your wrongs. It is essential that the board is confident that you won’t retrogress into the same bad conduct that brought you before them three years before.

Among our clients are optometrists and other medical professionals dealing with license defense cases before other professional disciplinary agencies including the (OPMC) Office of the Professionals Medical Conduct. Indeed, we also represent hospitals and health facilities with deficiency issued statements by the Department of Health in New York State. We represent optometrists and other professionals in proceedings before the Education Department in New York State.

Get in touch with us to have a consultation with our respected New York optometrist license defense attorneys about your case.

 

 

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