Medical Malpractice
Traumatic Brain Injury Lawsuits in New York: What Injured Victims Should Know
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can change a person’s life in an instant. A car accident, a fall, or another serious incident can leave someone struggling with memory, concentration, balance, or emotional changes long after the initial injury. Some people recover with time and treatment, while others face lasting disabilities that affect their ability to…
Read MoreMedical Malpractice in New York: When Medical Negligence Causes an Injury
People trust doctors, nurses, hospitals, and other healthcare professionals to provide appropriate care. When medical treatment goes wrong, however, patients may suffer new injuries, worsening conditions, or complications that affect them for years. Not every poor medical outcome means malpractice, but a healthcare provider’s failure to meet the accepted standard of care can create grounds…
Read MoreWhen Is a Birth Injury Considered Medical Malpractice?
The birth of a child should be a time of excitement and relief. When a baby suffers an injury during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, however, parents may suddenly face medical concerns, unexpected expenses, and questions about what went wrong. Some birth injuries occur despite appropriate medical care, while others may result from a healthcare provider’s…
Read MoreCommon Types of Medical Malpractice Cases Patients Should Know About
Patients trust doctors, nurses, hospitals, and other healthcare professionals to provide safe and appropriate medical care. When seeking treatment, people expect healthcare providers to properly diagnose conditions, follow safety procedures, and make decisions based on their medical needs. Unfortunately, mistakes can happen. While not every negative medical outcome is considered malpractice, some errors may occur…
Read MoreWhen Does a Medical Mistake Become Malpractice?
Medical treatment does not always lead to the outcome patients hope for. Complications, unexpected results, and difficult recoveries can occur even when healthcare providers follow proper procedures. However, there are situations where a preventable medical mistake may rise to the level of malpractice. For patients throughout Long Island, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens, and across…
Read MoreMinimally Invasive Surgery Increases Death Risk
Is it Time to Rethink Minimally Invasive Surgery for Cervical Cancer? We all know people who have been affected by cancer. Treatments, ranging from chemotherapy to radiation, to surgery, have their fair share of side effects that can make cancer especially burdensome. When someone finds a way to treat cancer with minimal side effects, it…
Read MoreLawsuit Against VA Hospital for Malpractice
Veteran Sues Government For $4 Million: Alleges Malpractice by Northport VA Hospital All doctors, nurses, and medical professionals owe a duty of care to their patients. In addition to the oaths they take to treat people, there are legal obligations. The law requires that medical professionals, including people who own and operate medical facilities, take…
Read MoreJury Awards $110 Million For Malpractice
Bronx Woman Wins Over 100 Million Dollars in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit The New York Daily News has reported that in a Bronx Supreme Court medical malpractice case, a jury awarded 110 million dollars to Keimoneia Reddish, a 48-year-old mother of 5 who was permanently disabled following an asthma attack in 2010. Reddish sued St. Barnabas…
Read MoreNJ Surgery Center Exposed Patients to Bloodborne Infections
Medical Error at Surgery Center Illustrates the Need for Legal Assistance In a frightening lapse of medical propriety, nearly 4,000 patients of a New Jersey surgery center may have been exposed to serious infections. The victims of this lapse may consider taking legal action against those responsible, but they will need the services of medical…
Read MoreWhy you need an Attorney When Dealing with Medical Malpractice
If you or one of your loved ones has been a victim of medical malpractice, then you will need to hire a New York medical malpractice attorney. Malpractice cases are complicated and can be hard to prove, which is why it is very difficult to win a medical malpractice case on your own. At the…
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