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How to Identify Medical Malpractice from Standard Surgical Risks

Gary Silverstein July 15, 2014

There are many different parameters to establish whether complications in a surgery should result in a medical malpractice lawsuit or not. If the negligent conduct of a surgeon falls below the standard of care that is acceptable, as compared to that provided by reasonably competent surgeons practicing that area of surgery under similar circumstances, and if a patient is harmed in the process, it can be viewed as a surgical error.

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What Does A Failure To Diagnose A Heart Attack Entail?

Gary Silverstein July 15, 2014

There is nothing more traumatic for a patient and their family, to have a make a trip to a hospital for medical reasons that you cannot understand. Almost all the time, health care practitioners, doctors, and nurses make the right decision in the treatment of a patient. In this life and death situation, this could actually mean saving a patient’s life. Many life threatening situations such as heart attacks come with their own set of signs and symptoms.

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New initiative aims to improve care for New York mothers

Robert Wolff July 9, 2014

According to a report from the United Nations and World Health Organization, the United States ranks 47th out of 180 countries in infant mortality. It is estimated that two to three women die each day in the U.S. from complications during their pregnancy. However, these numbers are helping to spur changes in the way that care is provided during pregnancy.

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Retained Surgical Devices can be Dangerous

Gary Silverstein July 7, 2014

One of the most common types of medical malpractice may be avoided if special care is taken by a physician, surgeon, doctor, or a nurse. When surgical instruments such as sponges are left inside a patient’s body by mistake during surgery, it is deemed as medical malpractice. It is also referred to as “textiloma” or “gossypiboma” case or a case of retained surgical devices.

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What is a Failure to Diagnose Cancer?

Gary Silverstein July 7, 2014

There are millions of people all over the world who are diagnosed with cancer every year, and many more that lose their battle with the disease. The National Cancer Institute states that during their lifetime, one out of every two people will be diagnosed with some type of cancer. If cancer is detected early enough, it can be treatable through a combination of radiation, chemotherapy, and certain drugs. But it is important that it is detected and diagnosed in an early stage, so that effective treatment gives the patient a good chance of survival.

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Woman awarded $16.7M in malpractice lawsuit for mother’s death

Gary Silverstein July 7, 2014

New York patients may be interested to learn that the daughter of a woman who died of cancer was awarded $16.7 million after the doctors failed to diagnose her with lung cancer. An attorney for the radiologist who was accused of missing the evidence stated that the original diagnosis based on the X-ray was appropriate and that the large settlement was not necessary.

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Gastric Bypass Medical Malpractice Injury Lawsuits

Gary Silverstein July 4, 2014

According to statistics, more than 200,000 Americans have undergone some form of gastric bypass surgery each year. This surgery is aimed at helping obese people lose weight, but it comes with its own share of risks, complications, and medical errors. These errors lead to bleeding, hernias, post-operative infections, and even death.

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How to Choose a Medical Malpractice Attorney Online?

Gary Silverstein July 4, 2014

According to statistics, approximately 93% of medical malpractice cases are resolved prior without going to trial. This statistic is high due to the presence of a qualified medical malpractice attorney on the case. If you feel that you are the victim of medical malpractice, you need to be able to hire a lawyer who specializes in this field and who can help you get the most out of your claim. But finding the right attorney online can be difficult if you don’t know what to look out for. Here are some tips you can use to find medical malpractice attorneys online.

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