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It is a terrible question, but one that needs answering: can a doctor be held liable for medical malpractice in New Jersey if he or she fails to recognize that a child is the victim of abuse? According to a recent decision in South Jersey, the answer is a resounding “yes.” Specifically, a medical malpractice claim was brought against […]

After a man beat his wife to death in a brutal killing in Morris County, several of his children have brought a medical malpractice lawsuit against the man’s doctor, who allegedly failed to detect his Alzheimer’s Disease and prescribed anti-anxiety medications in lieu of referring him to a mental health professional. Are you looking for help […]

Abdominal pain is an extremely common symptom that may be indicative of a wide variety of conditions. In fact, between five and ten percent of the patients who enter emergency rooms cite abdominal pain as one of their symptoms. This can be problematic for patients who suffer from more acute and life-threatening conditions, such as appendicitis, […]

The family of a 13-year-old girl has filed a pediatric malpractice claim against doctors who failed to diagnose a brain tumor, which tragically claimed her life. 13-year-old Molly Banzhoff was suffering from symptoms for months before her death from an undiagnosed brain tumor in May of last year. She was frequently experiencing severe migraines, nausea, […]

An internist, or internal medicine doctor, is a physician who specializes in providing medical diagnosis and treatment for adults. These doctors must complete at least seven years of medical school, followed by postgraduate training, in order to learn and become equipped in preventing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of medical conditions and diseases affecting […]

IVC filters, or inferior vena cava filters, have been the subject of debate within the medical community for years, as physicians and regulators continue to discuss the efficacy of these medical devices, as well as the risks they pose to patients. According to recently published research that investigates the efficacy of IVC filters in improving […]

Hospital negligence occurs in a multitude of forms, leading among them is the incidence of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). In fact, there were approximately 722,000 hospital-acquired infections in United States acute care hospitals in 2011, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Of those patients affected by hospital-acquired infections, 75,000 died. Hospital-acquired infections have […]

During the holiday season, you find it everywhere you go: more people, more congestion, more stress, more exhaustion–and if you are in an emergency room–more mistakes. Hospitals and emergency care centers are always bustling with patients, doctors, and other staff; however, these places become particularly inundated during the holidays. Cold and flu season, heart disease and […]

The question of safety in New Jersey hospitals is a constant, plaguing one. Unfortunately, many hospitals frequently fail to live up to the standards of safety. When a hospital fails to meet the mark when it comes to safety, it is all too frequently the patients who suffer the consequences.  A hospital is not where […]

Is a Birth Injury Case the Same as a Wrongful Birth Claim in New Jersey? As the parent of a child born with a medical condition, the challenges ahead are understandably daunting. In addition to caring for your baby after the delivery, you may be left wondering if doctors, nurses, or the hospital itself played some […]