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...
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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...
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...
What are the first steps in a medical malpractice case?
Going to the doctor can be scary, especially knowing that we may actually come out of that appointment worse than when we went in. Through medical negligence, doctors and other healthcare providers can harm us by not providing a standard level of care. Indeed, even a...
Common forms of medical negligence
Doctors are some of society’s most respected professionals, and rightfully so. However, despite the many years of education and training, some doctors fail to adhere to the proper standard of care when treating their patients. New York doctors who breach the duty owed...
Understanding duty in a medical malpractice claim
Medical malpractice is a form of tort or personal injury law that holds medical providers accountable for the harm they cause their patients. In New York, victims of medical malpractice can sue doctors, nurses, and other health care providers for the injuries and...
The 4D’s of medical malpractice
You go into the hospital for an operation and are not happy with the results. Does this mean you can file a medical malpractice claim? Not necessarily. If you wish to pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit, there are four things you need to prove for your claim to be...

