Misdiagnosis of Lung Cancer Due to Negligence is Medical Malpractice
Lung cancer is a silent disease and exhibits almost no symptoms during its early stages. Delay in diagnosing lung cancer is a frequent incident, as it can be confused with symptoms of other less complicated and critical conditions such as bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Misdiagnosis or Delay in Diagnosing Colon Cancer Leads to Critical Complications
Colon Cancer
The Subtleties in Trip and Fall and Other Types of Construction and Workplace Injuries
When people see the word “injury,” they tend to think of something that happens in a moment. This is an accurate way to talk about many sports injuries and some traumatic injuries — broken bones, torn ligaments, etc. However, it may not be an accurate way to think about some of the most common types […]
The standards for health care providers in New York
If someone files a medical malpractice lawsuit against a health care practitioner or facility, two of the things they need to prove are that the provider had a duty to the patient and that the patient did not receive the appropriate level of care. The first requirement is met by demonstrating that the person in question had a relationship with the provider.
The symptoms of hemorrhoids and colon cancer
Colon cancer is a leading cause of death across the country. Like a majority of cancers, it does not show any real signs of being there until it advances, making it hard to diagnose early and increasing the odds of misdiagnosis. New York patients could stay informed about the disease to help avoid being misdiagnosed with other conditions such as hemorrhoids.
Is Clockwork Covered?
When it comes to construction accidents in New York, we’ve seen all kinds of court rulings that come down to the critical details in the case. We’ve seen rulings that clarify who was doing what, discuss how it relates to a specific work process, and examines whether or not the case pertains to specific New […]
Bladder Cancer Symptoms can be Mistaken for those of a Minor Infection
The bladder is a balloon-shaped organ in the pelvic region that stores urine. Bladder cancer can have some obvious signs and symptoms which help its diagnosis at an early stage, and is a condition that is fully treatable. This however does not rule out the possibility of recurrence of the cancer, even if it was diagnosed and treated at an early stage.
Dealing with Cataract Surgery Medical Malpractice
Cataract surgery is generally performed when the patient suffers reduction in sight due to covering of the lens with a cloudy formation. After the surgery, the patient is expected to recover fast and enjoy normal vision.
Failure to Recognize and Treat Infant Seizures is a Form of Medical Negligence
Infant or Neonatal Seizures
Hospital medication errors continue to increase
As advances in technology have changed the way that people communicate and process information, so have they improved most health care procedures and treatments. Despite this, hospital patients in New York and across the country continue to suffer from medication errors at an increasing rate.