The constant presence of multiple alarms in New York health care facilities can be a contributing factor to medical mistakes and negligence. In New York,
For most surgical patients, the moment between going to sleep and waking up is the most carefree moment of the entire surgical process. So long
Personal injury cases after a birth injury can be quite complicated. For parents, facing the possibility of their child suffering an injury as the result
Although we may assume that most hospital-related injuries are physical in nature, they can occasionally take on a different form. A New York hospital is
We hear about nursing home neglect and elder abuse all the time. Unfortunately, it is likely happening more often than we know about. One of
Unfortunately, many initiatives to make medical practices safer usually only come after there has already been a loss. As a clinic in New York is
Hypoxia is the term used to describe an inadequate amount of oxygen going to the brain. This is most commonly suffered by infants before, during,
Pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit after suffering an injury or loss can be one of the most difficult challenges an individual ever faces. Depending on
Chinese social media sites have recently been very engaged in a vaccine scandal. The police in Eastern China have recently arrested thirty-seven people who were
Invega associated with Diabetic Ketoacidosis Invega, or Paliperidone, is an antipsychotic medication manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceuticals under Johnson and Johnson. It works by altering the
Doctors in New York State are undergoing a dramatic change in the method in which they prescribe medication to their patients. At the end of
According to Consumer Reports, a surprising number of doctors are reportedly on probation for serious offenses such as drug addiction, unprofessional behavior and sexual misconduct.
Suit against Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc., was started in federal court in New Jersey last week by a man who had previously had a Bard
The term caput succedaneum might not usually be synonymous with medical malpractice. However, when this condition leads to other complications and is left untreated, it
It is no secret that nursing home neglect and elderly abuse are growing problems. For the many American families that have loved ones in a
The quality of medical care and the liability for medical malpractice on cruise ships has been problematic. The question of whether the medical staff or
Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo Plotkin & Hellman LLP is proud to announce that partner, Thomas P. Giuffra was inducted as an “Advocate” to the American Board
For individuals who have fallen victim to doctor error the weeks and months after the injury can be some of the most confusing and frustrating
Slip And Fall Accidents in Hospitals The term “slip and fall” is typically used to describe a personal injury claim where an individual has slipped and injured
Children suffer serious injuries in the most unlikely of places and at the hands of the most unlikely individuals. The traumatic birth of a Massachusetts
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a class of acid reflux drugs are used by 1 in 14 Americans. These drugs are availab le over-the-counter, and are
Humans make mistakes every day. Unfortunately, sometimes those mistakes are made by doctors and their staff while performing surgery on a patient. Although not every
Doctors from Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospital in February reported that there was more than a 2 times greater risk of bleeding in the brain-intracranial hemorrhaging-in users of
When we see our family practitioner for something simple like a sore throat, we are not too shocked when told it is a common cold
Nursing home neglect and abuse is a disturbing occurrence that happens all too often. Sometimes, nursing home abuse is obvious and other times it may
The FDA recently released an alert to healthcare professional regarding the Lariat Suture Delivery Device, manufactured by SentreHEART. The device uses a tiny lasso like
On the heels of the Flint water crisis, news emerged over the past few weeks of contaminated water in Hoosick Falls, a village in Rensselaer
Medical malpractice claims can be filed against doctors, hospital staff and facilities. In the event a nurse is found negligent, the facility that employs him
The thought of those responsible for the care and keeping of our loved ones being the very same people who abuse and neglect them is
Oxygen deprivation during childbirth can cause catastrophic injuries and even the death of an infant. Although many complications can lead to oxygen deprivation at any
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury because of the negligence of a medical facility and its staff members, you may be
Not all medical malpractice cases result in a physical injury to the patient. The errors of a doctor or medical staff may be in the
When faced with the possibility of surgical intervention, most patients experience a rush of anxiety, fear and questions. During the initial consultation and planning stages
A Senate report released earlier this week found the superbug infection linked improperly-cleaned duodenoscopes to be more widespread than previously thought. The bacteria, known as
So many aging seniors are opting for in-home health care over the once popular assisted-living facilities. Common reasons cited for this change are affordability, comfort
Cigarettes and hoverboards; what do they have in common? Lithium-ion Batteries. Many electronic cigarettes and so called hoverboards use lithium ion batteries because of their
