Category: Medical Malpractice

An unfortunate case of medical malpractice left the patient dead and the patient’s closest living family member, his grandmother, taking legal action against the medical team responsible for the fatal error. The incident occurred when the young man went in to get some testing done on his intestines. He had complained of digestive issues and […]

Medical malpractice claims may seem straightforward. A patient was harmed because of negligence on the part of a medical professional, thus the medical professional musts pay for his or her substandard care. That’s the way it should seemingly go. But the world of law is complex, and nothing is as straightforward as it seems. Today, […]

How would you feel if you went to get the tires on your car changed, and the mechanic who worked on it jammed some nails into your new tires? Or what if you went grocery shopping, and as you walked out of the store with your bags a store employee came up and knocked them […]

Imagine that physical labor came to define you as a person. You loved the work, and the work fit who you are as a person. Being able to work hard and accomplish your goals in this setting gave you tremendous pride and satisfaction. This work, though, is predicated on the fact that you are healthy […]

Damages for Pain and Suffering from a Birth Injury in NJ Giving birth to a child is supposed to be the happiest day in a family’s life. This is supposed to be the day that your family becomes whole, and it is supposed to be a wonderful and wondrous occasion. Unfortunately, there are situations where […]

Despite some improvements, infection rates remain higher than national rates Although New Jersey hospitals have reduced rates of infections in some instances, a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that much work still needs to be done. According to NJ Advance Media, the report found that some infection rates […]

Many birth defects are preventable or detectable early in pregnancy. January was National Birth Defect Awareness Month. The goal of the awareness campaign was to help expecting mothers take measures to prevent birth defects and provide support for parents who have a newborn facing immediate and lasting challenges. Birth defects are a large problem in […]

A recent case in New Jersey will determine whether New Jersey physicians must disclose whether or not they have the required medical malpractice insurance coverage required by law. Every year, thousands of Americans are harmed by medical malpractice, resulting in injuries and death in some cases. Patients harmed by malpractice, or families of those killed […]

Approximately 450,000 hospital patients in the United States sustain adverse drug reactions annually due to medication errors made by hospital staff. Earlier this year, the New Jersey Hospital Association announced that there was much to celebrate during New Jersey’s annual Patient Safety Awareness Week. According to the Association, New Jersey hospitals are continuing to make […]

The U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality finds that doctors are perceived as being the ones “in charge” of a health care team. This is true. However, a physician may only spend 30 to 40 minutes a day with even the most critically ill patients. Nurses are a constant presence at the patient’s bedside. […]