The Archives of Internal Medicine recently published results of an observational study on individuals using both Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) and the bisphosphonate drug Fosamax.
Due to successful public education campaigns over the last two decades, most people are aware of the link between smoking and lung cancer. However, smoking
What would you do if you were told that you only had six months left to live? An even better question is, what would you
“Medical Harm is probably one of the three leading causes of death.” – Dr. Peter Pronovost, M.D. Most people associate hospitals with good things: physicians,
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is often accused of serving industry at the expense of consumers. But even FDA defenders are shocked by reports this week
Hospital errors cause over 98,000 deaths in the United States and sleep-deprived doctors on shorter, not longer shifts, can take some of that blame. Our firm
Earlier this year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) passed a new rule forbidding nursing homes from utilizing arbitration agreements in their resident
Nuvaring Users and Blood Clots Many women use various forms of contraception to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Like numerous medications and devices, some forms of birth
According to the American Medical Association (AMA), diagnostic error such as missed, delayed, or incorrect diagnosis is an underemphasized but extremely relevant safety concern in
According to a series of recent studies, physicians, and surgical staff are increasingly distracted in the operating room. The surgical team is found surfing the web while
A perinatal brain injury is brain damage that occurs before the child is born, usually during the delivery process. The delivery process, despite all of
Johnson & Johnson, the manufacturer of the antipsychotic drug Risperdal, has reached an agreement to settle five lawsuits over claims that it causes boys who
On Feb. 12, 2010, plaintiff Maria Correa, 44, homemaker, underwent an ambulatory procedure at Metropolitan Hospital, which included the insertion of a mediport into her
A new proposal is gaining momentum and may become law. Here are some highlights. The 21st Century Cures Act is swiftly moving through legislative channels.
Medical malpractice may exist in cases of negligence or egregious medical mistakes. Those who require medical attention put a great deal of trust with their
Modern medicine has drastically reduced injuries suffered during the delivery process, to both the mother and the child. But, for every advance, their children still
Malpractice caps do not to lead to better hospital practices, study says More than half the states in the country currently have some form of
Despite years of preparation and careful design, motor vehicle accidents often result in fuel fed fires caused by defective fuel systems that fail to contain
When many people in Manhattan County, New York, think of medical malpractice, infections acquired in a hospital setting may not be the first thing that
The Supreme Court in a 5-4 majority this week ruled that generic drugs cannot be sued under state law for adverse reactions to their products.
Some hospitals are not making enough money to pay for their mistakes. Consequently, a handful of New York City hospitals are partially or completely uninsured
Once touted as a breakthrough in hip implants and widely available in New York, a recent study in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found no
Ensuring that patients take their prescribed medication at the correct time, in the right amount, is an ongoing headache in the medical community. A significant
Nursing homes are private institutions that are only going to grow in importance. Nursing homes are private institutions that provide shelter and care for people who are old,
The large amounts often awarded to injured plaintiffs for pain and suffering may seem surprising at first glance. When a baby suffers a brain injury
Have you been suffering from your ASR XL Acetabular or ASR Hip Resurfacing System from Johnson & Johnson? Trying to sue J&J for the use
Connie Spears, who hails from Texas, initially had a leg pain that doctors at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital did not seriously recognize, even though medical
Many medications have side effects or potential risks. Consumers must be told about these risks and doctors must weigh the beneficial effects of using medications
What exactly happens behind closed doors of a prestigious hospital? Are patients receiving the best care possible, or are they suffering more due to careless
Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II Modular Hhip Stem Litigation was recently coordinated in front of Judge Martinotti in the Supreme Court of New Jersey, Bergen
The two-year moratorium on medical malpractice premium hikes expired on July 1, 2010. The original moratorium was passed as a part of a larger budget
This year, all of the partners of Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo Plotkin & Hellman LLP were selected to appear in New York Super Lawyers 2016. Additionally
One of the largest judgments ever, $53 million, was awarded earlier this year in a Cook County, Illinois courtroom. The lawsuit was focused on a
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalls a significant number drugs on a monthly basis; unfortunately, the news of these recalls is not effectively
Defendants Had Sought To Keep Sealed Some Documents That Show NuvaRing Estrogen Levels Were Apparently Concealed Or Misrepresented By Organon In a defeat for Defendants
Two med mal cases Fahey v. Canino and Broadnax v. Gonzalez mark the Court of Appeals’ decision in 2004 to overturn a twenty-year old ruling
