Sorry Seems to be The Hardest Word
A new study from the New England Journal of Medicine has found a link between certain doctor behavior patterns and […]
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Medical Errors Now Third Leading Cause of Death in U.S.
A stunning article from the Washington Post is sending shockwaves throughout the country about medical malpractice. According to a new
NY Lags Behind Most of US in Screening Process for Nurses
According to a recent report, New York has fallen behind most other states in how it vets and disciplines nurses.
Bronx Woman Awarded $50 Million for Botched Delivery
A jury has awarded a Bronx woman $50 million after a ruling that her obstetrician wounded her while delivering her
Is $30 Million Medical Malpractice Settlement Enough?
A family has reached a $30 million settlement to end a medical malpractice lawsuit against a doctor who performed several
You’ll Never Guess How Many Mistakes Happen in Half of U.S. Surgeries
A study by the anesthesiology department at Massachusetts General Hospital has revealed that some form of medication error unforeseen drug
What’s The Difference? Medical Malpractice Laws From State to State
In a recent blog, we shared results from a study that ranked states individually by how they handle malpractice claims.
Have An Upcoming Procedure? How Safe is Anesthesia?
While under general anesthesia for surgery, a patient is cut off from more than mere consciousness. In addition to being
Surgical Errors More Common Than You’d Think
A 60-year-old Connecticut woman is now suing a hospital for removing the wrong rib and subsequently trying to cover up
Which State Is Best With Handling Medical Malpractice? Could It Be Your State?
Because we at the Fitzgerald Law Firm handle medical malpractice cases throughout the country, we were particularly interested when BMJ