Most of us can’t even imagine what it would feel like to be hurt by those we trust to treat and cure us. When we
For victims of a medical malpractice case, the confusion and frustration they experience can lead them to feel isolated and alone. For many, the only
A 33-year-old woman entered a New York hospital in the fall of 2009 for what should have been a simple surgery to end an ectopic
New York residents who visit Veterans Administration hospitals may have cause for concern if draft-documents that would require nurse anesthetists to work without physician supervision
Most patients who go through surgery breathe a sigh of relief once it’s over and their recovery begins. But for some unlucky patients, their ordeal
By Lisa S. Cummings Have you or any one that you know suffer from burns, scars or other injuries during laser surgery or treatments? If
By Lisa S. Cummings Have you heard stories about retained surgical or foreign items, such as sponges or surgical clamps being left behind during surgery?
By Lisa Cummings Did you know that the third-leading cause of death in America would be medical errors? How many hospital patients do you think die per
Hospitals in New York and around the country have been keeping secrets from their patients, according to a recent piece on the subject. The secrets
Officials and staff at San Francisco General Hospital are at a loss to explain how a patient who was missing for two weeks turned up
By Victoria E. Drake Feel like your son or daughter suffers from scoliosis? Well first of all, let us define scoliosis: Scoliosis (sko-lee-OH-sis) from the ancient
By Scott D. Kagan A Queens woman was recently awarded a $3,000,000 verdict after her dentist ignored indicators of an infection in her mouth. The
Medical errors might be one of the leading causes of death in the United States, right after heart disease and cancer, the two top killers.
By Lisa Cummings As a medical practice litigation firm, we feel it is important to discuss important medical news, especially news about infections. Would it
The wait for an organ transplant can be an agonizing one for the patient and their family. New Yorkers may wait on the transplant list
According to studies that analyze the annual cost of treating infections that people obtain in hospitals, the number of hospital-acquired infections is improving. New findings
Many doctors and hospitals across New York have adopted electronic record systems to improve both accuracy and efficiency. These electronic records do help health care
A boxing match last November in New York resulted in serious brain injuries to a Russian heavyweight boxer. The boxer’s family recently filed a lawsuit
In February, 2011 the Plaintiff decedent presented to an internist with claims that she was suffering from symptoms that included a buildup of gastrointestinal gas,
A New York emergency room physician and a local hospital have reached a settlement with the estate of a man who died while in the
Many residents in New York may be surprised to learn that the federal government stopped publicly disclosing data regarding eight hospital-acquired conditions as of August
According to a medical liability defense lawyer practicing in New York, there are several reasons a physician may choose to settle a case outside of
When New York residents become sick, they may visit their doctor in order to get better. However, while they know that their doctor has a
By Indhira Benitez Tommy Walton, a 70-year-old man residing in Hemphill, Texas, has had 15 surgeries due to a deep joint infection which followed a
New York residents should not feel an obligation to follow a doctor’s recommendations. In fact, according to a recent study, it is better in many
During election time, we are used to being bombarded with mudslinging allegations that our favorite presidential hopefuls are not as great as we had hoped.
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things an individual will face in their lifetime. Having to say goodbye to them is
The American Cancer Society has issued new guidelines recommending less screening for breast cancer. The new guidelines suggest women should start getting mammograms at 45
Five years ago, Plaintiff received a diagnosis of thymic cancer, something no one wants to hear. Plaintiff was only 41 at the time of diagnosis.
For many of us that read about hospital negligence cases, it is usually the patients that suffer a loss during or after treatment. In a
In the event that you have been wrongfully diagnosed or have had a terminal condition missed by a doctor, what would be the ideal statute
Hospital negligence doesn’t only happen to surgical patients. Many times patients can go for a long time with a condition before it is diagnosed, leaving
While most of us can’t imagine being the victim of medical malpractice, cases of hospital and doctor errors are even more common than the general
