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...
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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...
How long do people have to file a medical malpractice claim?
People in New York generally go to see doctors when they need medical attention. They expect the doctors will be able to not only diagnose what may be causing their medical issues, but also be able to help cure the issue as well. Medical professionals like anybody...
Prevention efforts can reduce instances of surgical errors
Surgery can be an invasive necessity for western New Yorkers who suffer from certain medical conditions. When other options are not available, they may choose to undergo operations to improve their lives through better health. As individuals who have had surgery may...
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...
Burnout among medical professionals puts patients at risk
In New York State, when it is believed there was a medical error and it caused illness, injury or death, the first thought among family members is to find hard facts as to what happened and why. It is frequently forgotten that there might have been other issues that...
Electronic health records still cause medication errors
Electronic health records (EHRs) are used almost universally in hospitals in Olean and across the country to keep track of everything from patient medical histories to medication records. First implemented in the 1960’s as a means of replacing cumbersome hand-written...
Fewer doctors are being disciplined, but malpractice continues
The year 2020 saw its fair share of major medical events, and 2021 may continue these unprecedented events. Even people in Olean who earn a good income and have good health insurance may find that they received substandard medical care. Interestingly enough, according...
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...