Jeff D. DeFrancisco

Practice areas

Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury – Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury – Plaintiff, Premises Liability – Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

Jeff DeFrancisco, Esq. is highly regarded by his clients for his exceptional legal prowess, consistently going above and beyond in his career. A lifelong resident of Upstate New York, Jeff DeFrancisco has earned a stellar reputation as a premier attorney specializing in medical malpractice and personal injury cases. He handles cases across the entire state of New York, with the sole exception of the downstate region.

Attorney DeFrancisco has achieved remarkable results within Upstate New York, exemplified by a few notable cases:

1. Paralysis: He secured a remarkable $10,000,000 jury verdict after a grueling 3-week trial against three formidable defense lawyers. This verdict was for a case where an individual suffered paralysis due to medical malpractice.
2. Brain Injury: Attorney DeFrancisco obtained $17,500,000 in compensation, comprising $3,000,000 in immediate cash, a $12,000,000 expected payout, and $2,500,000 in guaranteed lifetime payments for an individual who sustained a severe brain injury. Additionally, the injured child received lifetime payments from the Medical Indemnity Fund (MIF) to cover their medical needs.
3. Paralysis: He secured an $11,200,000 unanimous arbitration award for a patient left paralyzed due to medical negligence.
4. Birth Injury: Attorney DeFrancisco obtained $5,600,000 in compensation, including two lump-sum cash payouts and $3,600,000 in tax-free cash payments for the injured child’s lifetime. The child also benefitted from the Medical Indemnity Fund (MIF).
5. Failure to Diagnose/Injection Injury: He secured $2,250,000 for a case rejected by another law firm. Jeff identified two viable medical malpractice cases, resulting in settlements of $250,000 and $2,000,000, respectively.
6. Medical Malpractice: A $1,690,000 jury verdict was obtained for a medical malpractice case, despite the insurance company’s initial refusal to offer any compensation. The verdict was upheld on appeal by the highest court in New York.
7. Wrongful Death: Attorney DeFrancisco secured a $1,600,000 jury verdict in a wrongful death case that was initially declined by two medical malpractice law firms, ensuring a fair outcome for the grieving family.
8. Cancer Malpractice: He obtained a $1,400,000 settlement for a case involving the failure to timely diagnose and appropriately treat cancer.
9. Prostate Cancer Malpractice: Attorney DeFrancisco secured $1,300,000 in compensation for a case involving the delayed diagnosis of prostate cancer.
10. Auto/Trucking Accident: A $1,000,000 settlement was achieved for a case related to an auto/trucking accident.

In addition to these significant victories, Attorney DeFrancisco has successfully resolved numerous other million and multi-million dollar cases, which can be explored further on the verdicts and settlements page of his practice.

Jeff DeFrancisco, Esq. is a distinguished member of several prestigious organizations, including SuperLawyers, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Best Lawyers/Best Law Firms, and Best Attorneys of America, among others.

With extensive experience handling various personal injury matters, including medical malpractice, birth injuries, brain and spinal cord injuries, cancer cases, wrongful death, and general personal injury cases such as automobile and truck accidents, Attorney DeFrancisco’s deep commitment to representing the injured and their families is complemented by his profound knowledge of medicine and human anatomy.

If you find yourself facing a serious injury, do not hesitate to reach out to Attorney DeFrancisco. He is the proven choice with a track record of delivering exceptional results in personal injury and medical malpractice cases. Contact him today for a complimentary consultation.