In Camera Review by a Judge in a Medical Malpractice Case
There will be instances during civil litigations such as medical malpractice, wrongful death, and accident matters, where one of the parties to the case will have certain documents or evidence that they believe should be coming into evidence, or should not be coming into evidence at the time of the trial. When this happens, the concerned side will ask the judge to review the particular piece of evidence in camera or in private.
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.
When an Untrained Doctor Turned a Small Urology Surgery into a Nightmare
How bad can a five minute urology procedure be? Well, you’re about to find out.
What should You do when the Defense Shoots Down Your Settlement Claim
You may have an eligible case of personal injury or malpractice that you are suing for damages in the court. But be assured that the defense lawyers will always begin by saying that the settlement you are claiming is way too much for the defendant to pay; even if it is proved fair and square […]
Challenges in Filing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in New York
The organization responsible for municipal hospitals is New York City is HHC (Health and Hospitals Corporation). If there is a wrongdoing by these hospitals, the patient only has 90 days to file a notice of claim against the hospital from the date of the wrongdoing. After that, the patient has another one year and ninety days to file a lawsuit.
The Pros and Cons of Admitting Liability in a New York Medical Malpractie Lawsuit
There are many times in a personal injury or medical malpractice lawsuit in New York where the defending lawyer knows, and perhaps even admits, to his client’s fault in the events that caused the plaintiff to file a case. And yet, many defending lawyers are wary of admitting liability outright and discussing damages and compensation in court. What is it that makes defendants and their lawyers so scared of admitting guilt?
Choosing the Right Doctor to Testify in Your Medical Malpractice Trial
When a medical malpractice lawsuit goes to trial, lawyers sometimes bring in expert or specific doctors to testify in court hoping that the testimony will make their case stronger. It is essential in these circumstances to choose the right kind of medical expert to testify on your behalf, because a lot hinges on these ‘expert’ testimonies and a wrong move can turn the case right around on its head.
Medical Malpractice Claims & Cosmetic Surgery Errors
There is a certain amount of risk involved in most surgical procedures. In most cases, the medical team who is performing the surgical procedure is usually experienced, skilled, and trained to do so without the occurrence of any errors. But in surgeries, errors might lead to permanent injury and in some cases, even death.
Everything You need to Know about Anesthesia Errors in Medical Malpractice
The idea of surgery is scary as it is, but couple that with being put under anesthesia and that increases a person’s stress immensely. A patient is putting their life in the hands of the anesthesia technician, nurse, or doctor who is administering general anesthesia. There is just a slight margin for anesthesia error where an anesthesiologist is concerned. Any mistakes might lead to something as serious as death or brain damage. Many of these cases go unreported and that is why the frequency of these anesthesia errors is difficult to determine.
What are the Different Types of Medical Malpractice Claims?
There are many different reasons that medical malpractice takes place. Most of them constitute negligence on the part of the physician and involve the following:
