Wrong site surgery medical errors
Though rare, the occurrence of wrong site surgery in New York is perhaps one of the most clear-cut forms of medical malpractice. When one of these ‘wrong site, wrong procedure, wrong patient errors” takes place, the medical mistake may indicate a failure in the underlying safety standards at the facility where it happened.
Looking for a Personal Injury Lawyer. Seriously?
It is an inevitable meeting. When walking down the road, or while driving down the freeway, you will invariably come upon this sight. They are everywhere; those macho looking lawyers that stare down at you from huge posters and billboards and promise to win your case for you and bring home every single penny that […]
Defining a Bill of Particulars and its Significance in a New York Medical Malpractice Suit
If you are planning to sue a medical practitioner in New York for medical malpractice, wrongful death, or injuries, you will have to understand what exactly a Bill of particulars is and its significance in the case.
Medical Malpractice Caused by Recovery Room Errors
If you suspect that you have been adversely affected by medical malpractice you need to contact an experienced New York medical malpractice and personal injury lawyer who can help you determine the exact extent of the injury and damages. Some medical malpractice cases are caused in the recovery room after a surgery.
Hospital rights for patients in New York
On the New York State Department of Health website, there is a section that deals with the rights a person has when he or she is a patient in a hospital in the state. Regulations and laws are in effect to make sure patients are given quality, safe care while hospitalized. Each person is different, and the law is designed to offer protection to all.
Differential Diagnosis can be used in Proving Medical Malpractice
What is Differential Diagnosis?
Do Credentials of Medical Experts have an Impact in a Medical Malpractice Trial
In medical malpractice cases, both the attorneys will try to prove their points by presenting testimony of medical experts. These testimonies are crucial in determining whether there was wrongdoing, whether the injuries were the result of negligence or carelessness, and the extent of the injuries suffered by the victim.
Malpractice Hurts. Even the Small Mistakes
When we think of ‘malpractice’ we normally assume that the doctor who has been accused of negligence has done something really awful that could have permanent effects on a patient’s life and cause bodily injuries; perhaps even death.
Medical Malpractice where an Overdose of Anesthesia Instigates Death
This is a shocking incident of medical malpractice, where a young man undergoes a regular hernia operation and ends up dead, due to reasons not directly connected with the surgery. This young individual was advised by his doctor to walk through the door for hernia surgery, since it was the best treatment for his condition. The person agrees to the surgery, and he is admitted to a reputed hospital in New York. The surgery proceeds without any complications, and is done in an excellent manner.
What is a Motion to Reargue in a Medical Malpractice Case
What is a Motion to Reargue