In its continued efforts to combat maternal mortality, New Jersey lawmakers have adopted a statewide home visitation program for new mothers and infants. New mothers face tremendous challenges that most struggle with quietly, without support or guidance. Whether they have nearby family or supportive friends, mothers with newborns often feel alone in their doubts and […]
After the death of his wife, Charles Johnson became a champion in the fight against maternal deaths in the United States. His advocacy, coupled with that of U.S. Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler, led to the Preventing Maternal Death Act of 2018. President Donald Trump signed this significant legislation into law in December. The bill’s enactment represents a major […]
Maternal mortality is a significant ongoing issue facing Americans. Although advances in medicine provide doctors with more effective tools for diagnosing and treating illness and disease, some of the simplest measures are falling through the cracks, and expectant mothers are often left to suffer the consequences. A recent investigation by USA Today found that thousands […]
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a serious medical condition that manifests in the formation of blood clots in the pelvis or legs. While blood clotting is an essential bodily function, it can be dangerous when a blood clot forms in the wrong place. When doctors fail to diagnose or misdiagnose DVT, a blood clot can […]
The New Jersey Appellate Division recently ruled that a death certificate cannot be presented as evidence in a wrongful death lawsuit unless accompanied by expert testimony. The Appellate Court panel issued its decision in the case of William Quail, whose wife Mary died shortly after an accident in a Stanhope, New Jersey grocery store. Mr. Quail filed […]
There are many steps involved in a medical malpractice lawsuit in New Jersey. One of the first and most important steps in the process of filing a medical malpractice claim is called the Affidavit of Merit. An Affidavit of Merit, also known as a Certification of Merit, is intended to demonstrate to the court that […]
The skilled team of medical malpractice attorneys at Fronzuto Law Group is currently representing the estate of an Essex County, New Jersey man who suffered permanent injuries and wrongful death after medication errors resulted in his lethal drug overdose. After being prescribed a slew of extremely powerful and addictive prescription drugs, the man suffered a […]
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is an ongoing medical problem affecting nearly half of adults in the United States. Having high blood pressure puts you at risk for heart disease, which is currently the number one cause of death among Americans. A variety of medications are used to lower blood pressure in patients […]
The New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys at Fronzuto Law Group recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of a victim’s family after the man suffered multiple injuries during surgery, which resulted in his wrongful death. The victim initially entered St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey for an adrenalectomy. An adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure […]
The United States added a question to the standard death certificate in 2003 to more accurately gauge the number of maternal deaths each year. With 4 million pregnant women who give birth annually in the U.S., it is essential to understand key trends in pregnancy-related deaths, factors that contribute to these deaths, and potential strategies for […]
Aging workers, burnout, inadequate pay, corporate cost-cutting, hostility toward providers, and the COVID-19 fallout are some of the reasons for a healthcare worker shortage pervading the United States. This means that healthcare professionals, like doctors and nurses, are in short supply in certain regions throughout the American landscape, leaving sick and injured people without vital […]
Did you know that dental malpractice, particularly negligence with higher-risk dental procedures such as those involving surgery, can lead to significant and irreparable harm? It is an unwelcome, albeit very serious reality for victims like one of our recent clients. After enlisting Fronzuto Law Group’s help with her dental malpractice case, our attorneys successfully secured […]
Hospitals are the last place where negligence should occur, particularly due to the sensitivity and perilous nature of many of the conditions that bring people to these medical settings. Despite this, hospitals are indeed a place where negligence occurs, often leading to severe complications and even potentially death for those young and old. Sick and […]
