Brooklyn Amputee Sues Hospital for Medical Malpractice
There are risks associated with any kind of medical procedure, especially with major operations and surgeries. Before making the decision to schedule a surgery, doctors generally inform patients of the risks associated, including the likelihood of certain complications. But as any medical malpractice attorney in New York should know, even with this information, patients rarely have reason […]
Girl learning to adapt after losing her limbs to gangrene
Parents will go to almost any length to protect their children. When kids are in the hospital, however, those protective feelings can be trumped by helplessness. Doctors and nurses are often very confident in their abilities, but when the condition of a sick child doesn’t improve, parents may feel they have little to do except […]
Did a NYC dentist turn your smile into a frown?
Dental malpractice cases are not as uncommon as you might think. When seeking dental care, you expect procedures to be performed properly by an experienced dentist or dental hygienist. Unfortunately, sometimes a dentist can be negligent in their care and procedures, and you can be injured or face more dental damage. When this happens while […]
Do you suffer from an injury to your brachial plexus that was caused by negligence?
The bundle of nerves originating near the neck and shoulder is known as the brachial plexus. Controlling the shoulder, arm, and hand, this network of nerves may be injured in a number of ways. Injury may be permanent and, in severe cases, may result in the loss of use of the arm or loss of […]
Patients’ needs may not dictate how pediatric care is given
For parents, there is little scarier than when their child is sick or injured. The need for instant care is crucial in many cases, and parents expect that doctors will give the young patients the best care that they can. However, the cases in which one child is given one level of care and a […]
Were you given the wrong prescription at a pharmacy?
When you go to a pharmacy to pick up a prescription, you are counting on the pharmacist to fill it and dispense instructions for use or consumption correctly. If they were to provide you with the wrong medication and/or instructions, there could be serious health consequences and, in some cases, an avoidable death. Pharmacists have […]
Did negligence cause an accident that led to you having a limb amputated?
An accident, such as construction accidents, that causes you or a loved one to lose a limb is a traumatic, life-altering experience. And when the accident occurred due to another individual’s negligence or carelessness, it is devastating incident indeed. While no one is saying that you can replace a lost limb with monetary compensation, experienced NYC […]
Study: Hospitals Actually Profit From Surgical Errors
We came across a rather alarming story in the New York Times last week that we wanted to call your attention to. The story concerned a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. That study found that hospitals actually wind up profiting economically from surgical mistakes because insurance companies pay for […]
Can you sue your doctor if you weren’t treated properly or were misdiagnosed?
When you visit a medical professional, you are trusting them to make the right decisions regarding your diagnosis and prescribed treatment. However, New York medical malpractice attorneys know all too well that many doctors and medical professionals are often negligent, resulting in additional pain, suffering, and even illness or death of those whose fate is […]
How do medical malpractice attorneys in NY determine if an error during surgery is actually medical malpractice?
If you or a loved one has suffered additional injury or even unfortunate death as a result of medical treatment or a surgical procedure, you may have a right to compensation due to medical malpractice. However, not all cases in which additional suffering occurs can actually be considered medical malpractice, and doctors, medical facilities and hospitals […]