Typical Insurance Coverage Provided to Medical Practitioners

Robert Wolff February 4, 2016

If you have ever been involved in a medical malpractice case which hopefully you have not, then you know that you have had to deal with your healthcare provider’s insurer at some stage. On the other hand, if you happen to be a medical practitioner in New York, then you need to read on to know how proper insurance coverage can protect you against a possible malpractice lawsuit.

Life after Paraplegia: Related Medical Malpractice Issues

Robert Wolff February 4, 2016

Paraplegia is characterized by complete paralysis of the lower half of the human body, along with nonexistent sensory and motor functions. Typically, some error during a spinal-cord surgery or a direct injury on the spinal cord can lead to paraplegia.

Medical Malpractice Surrounding Doctor’s Failure to Detect Fetal Distress

Gary Silverstein February 4, 2016

When an unborn baby suffers fetal distress inside the mother’s womb, this phenomenon typically indicates that the baby is not getting adequate oxygen supply. The fetal monitoring strip, used by a New York hospital’s medical staff to monitor a baby’s heart, guides the obstetrician and supporting staff when to deliver the baby.

Retaliation Can Cover Up Violations

Gary Silverstein February 3, 2016

Experienced personal injury lawyers often see various kinds of trends in the legal field. Some trends relate to scaffolding issues, trip and fall accidents, lack

Doctors who are sued once are likely to be sued a second time

Robert Wolff February 2, 2016

New York patients may be interested to learn that, according to a study published in the The New England Journal of Medicine, doctors who have been sued for malpractice are more likely to be named as a defendant in another malpractice lawsuit. The study found that, during the period in question, 1 percent of the physicians analyzed were involved in 32 percent of the claims that were paid.

Use of Catch Platforms in Construction

Gary Silverstein February 1, 2016

Under the New York labor laws that protect construction workers from harmful accidents, there are many examples of individual laws that apply to certain types

Differences between women’s and men’s heart attacks

Robert Wolff February 1, 2016

The fact that heart attack symptoms can differ greatly between men and women makes it important for New York physicians to be aware of these differences to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment for patients of either gender. According to a statement by the American Heart Association, the differences between these incidents in men and women are extensive, including risks, complications, treatments, symptom, and outcomes. The AHA acknowledges that there have been dramatic improvements in the last several years, but the outcome for women after suffering a heart attack is much worse than for men.

“Completely Avoidable” Deaths? NYT on NY Construction Hazard

Gary Silverstein January 29, 2016

Many people may not realize it, but unfortunately, all signs are pointing to a construction boom that’s causing more construction accidents and fatalities around the

Lack of concern over medication errors from pharmacies

Gary Silverstein January 28, 2016

When New York residents pick up their prescription medication from their local pharmacy, they expect to be given the correct prescription and the correct amount. However, some individuals find that when pharmacies make mistakes, staff members and management often fail to respond to individuals’ concerns.

Truck Accident Related Personal Injury Claims: How are they Unique?

Gary Silverstein January 26, 2016

Injuries caused by truck accidents appear very similar to injuries caused by car accidents involving the same four decisive factors in personal injury cases—negligence, fault,

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Typical Insurance Coverage Provided to Medical Practitioners

Life after Paraplegia: Related Medical Malpractice Issues

Medical Malpractice Surrounding Doctor’s Failure to Detect Fetal Distress

Retaliation Can Cover Up Violations

Doctors who are sued once are likely to be sued a second time

Use of Catch Platforms in Construction

Differences between women’s and men’s heart attacks

“Completely Avoidable” Deaths? NYT on NY Construction Hazard

Lack of concern over medication errors from pharmacies

Truck Accident Related Personal Injury Claims: How are they Unique?

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