Settlement for student who claimed misdiagnosis led to amputation
Being misdiagnosed is probably more common than many New York City residents even realize. In fact, according to the National Patient Safety Foundation, 42 percent of patients believe they have been either misdiagnosed or received a delayed diagnosis.
Lawsuit: Untimely diagnosis turns appendicitis into brain damage
A father of a 6-year-old girl who almost died due to an alleged medical error said no parent should have to go through what his family did. His statement comes after the family filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against not only the hospital and a pediatrics association, but also three doctors.
Study: Missed diagnoses No. 1 cause of medical malpractice claims
Depending on the condition, a missed diagnosis can lead to serious complications or even death. Knowing this, it is particularly frightening to learn that the most common cause of medical malpractice claims is due to missed diagnoses.
Is bed rest really the best for high risk pregnancies?
Women with high risk pregnancies may think bed rest is going to be a given. Not wanting to cause any more harm, their doctor is simply going to order them off of their feet. This means no working and an activity restriction. The idea is the mom-to-be needs to be staying in bed and getting plenty of rest.
Bicyclist killed in New York City hit-and-run accident
With so much going on in New York City, it is vital for all drivers to be paying close attention to their surroundings. This means being on the lookout for other vehicles, as well as bicyclists and pedestrians. Recently, a tow truck driver ran over a bicyclist on a Brooklyn street. After striking the bicyclist, […]
Hospital settles birth injury lawsuit for $5.25 million
Bringing a baby into this world is supposed to be one of the happiest days in parents’ lives. However, when a child is injured due to medical negligence during delivery, the once joyous day can suddenly turn tragic.
Statute of limitations amendment does not advance in New York
A proposed monumental law for New York City patients died last week in committee. The bill’s sponsor, Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein, said that once she realized it was not going to get passed by the Senate, she decided to put the bill on hold.
Runaway trailer kills 7 in New York truck accident
Losing a loved one is always hard. However, it can be particularly devastating when a loved one is killed due to someone else’s negligence. Knowing that if someone else had only done something differently, the entire accident could have been prevented. Take for example the recent New York truck accident that claimed the lives of […]
What can be done to prevent doctor errors?
Doctor errors happen for a number of different reasons. In New York, many physicians are seeing what feels like a constant stream of patients and in turn can feel rushed. Others can make a simple mistake or overlook a key part of a patient’s medical history. However, what may seem like just a small error can end up being deadly for a patient.
More needs to be done to prevent diagnostic errors
A 2012 study found that 40,500 people die every year in the U.S. due to diagnostic errors in intensive care units. This study, among others focusing on misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis, point to a bigger issue in the medical field, one that is putting New York City patients in danger.