Everybody knows that doctors are human beings, and therefore capable of making mistakes, but when we put our lives in the care of a doctor, we expect them to behave like professionals. When they fall below that standard, and injure a patient as a result, the injured...
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Medical malpractice
What is medical malpractice?
More and more often, we read stories in the news about the need to reign in medical malpractice lawsuits. But, do you know what medical malpractice is and how it affects you? Medical malpractice Medical malpractice is a legal term that refers to the negligence or...
Surgical errors are often caused by medical negligence
Surgeons are highly trained professionals trusted to provide high level medical care to all patients. In New York, surgeons who fail to adhere to the appropriate standard of care may be liable for damages caused by their medical negligence. When negligence occurs...
Endometriosis is a commonly misdiagnosed medical condition
Endometriosis is a disease afflicting many women in the United States. Endometriosis occurs when the cells like those that line a woman’s uterus grow as cysts and lesions outside of the uterus. These lesions can ultimately start growing into other organs. It is a...
Nursing home resident brought to funeral home while still alive
New York State families rely on nursing homes to care for their elderly and ill loved ones who cannot adequately care for themselves. Part of that is ensuring they receive all the necessary nutrition, have a safe environment, are given their medication and get...
Negligence and malpractice
Most personal injury lawsuits are based on the legal theory of negligence. This includes medical malpractice cases, although the way negligence works in these cases is somewhat different. In this blog post, we will try to explain negligence and medical negligence....
New York hospitals improve, but patient safety still a concern
The winter and holiday seasons present many dangers. You could fall from a ladder hanging up lights, slip on ice after a storm or suffer a heart attack after a heavy meal or while shoveling snow. We head straight to the emergency room when a health crisis hits and...
What is informed consent and why is it important?
Going through a medical procedure can be a stressful and scary experience, especially if it is a new one. You want to know as much as possible about what exactly is going to be done, the risks, side effects and potential outcomes. You have a right to information You...
Forms of compensation in a medical malpractice case
Being the victim of medical malpractice can disrupt your entire life, sometimes on a permanent basis. Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor or hospital does not provide the proper standard of care, causing you injury or harm. Types of medical malpractice There is a...
Medical conditions doctors commonly miss
A failed diagnosis, erroneous diagnosis or misdiagnosis can spell devastation for victims and their families. In some cases, the faulty diagnosis can lead to medical treatments that lead to injury. In many cases, a misdiagnosis can mean the patient's true condition...