In an earlier entry, we shared information about when medical malpractice lawsuits are appropriate. In this issue, we’ll tell you how juries calculate how much to award victims. Defining the Damages in a Medical...
A Brooklyn man has filed a $24 million medical malpractice lawsuit against Coney Island Hospital for a series of mishaps that resulted in the amputation of a leg. In his suit, the man claims...
In a previous blog, we shared the news that medical errors are now the 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S. – absolutely stunning news. In this entry, we’ll share a few steps...
As things stand now in New York, you have 2 ½ years from the date of medical malpractice to file a suit for damages. Proposed legislation entitled Lavern’s Law is intended to change that...
A New York jury awarded a woman $5.1 million in a medical malpractice case for being exposed to Hepatitis C after a routine colonoscopy. In their verdict, the jury found that a Brooklyn gastroenterologist...
A 60-year-old Connecticut woman is now suing a hospital for removing the wrong rib and subsequently trying to cover up the blunder by lying. The plan was for the woman’s eight ribs to be...
A stunning report in the New England Journal of Medicine states that one percent of physicians are responsible for approximately 32 percent of paid medical malpractice claims. Authors of the article poured through data...
There’s a common saying that physicians have a God complex because of the effusive praise they receive from most of their patients. Unfortunately, physicians are mere mortals and they do make mistakes. When they...
If you have experienced severe side effects from a prescription or over-the-counter medication, you have a solid case against the manufacturer of the medicine. However, not all manufacturers are held to the same liabilities...
The primary responsibility of all practicing doctors is to ensure that medical malpractice doesn’t occur. Unfortunately, accidents happen and some accidents cause people long-term injuries and even death. So, here are top reasons doctors...