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Can You Bring a Medical Malpractice Case for Laparoscopic Gyn Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is considered safe, since it is minimally invasive procedure compared to normal surgery. Doctors use fiber optic tools and perform the surgery through very small incision/s, whereas in ordinary surgery the incisions will be huge. However, there are still many risks involved in laparoscopic gyn surgery and you can initiate a medical malpractice lawsuit, if you feel the surgeon did not provide the expected level of medical care.

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Death of comedienne leads state to investigate facility

The passing of celebrity Joan Rivers has caused the New York State Department of Health to investigate Yorkville Endoscopy. Joan was at the clinic to undergo a routine procedure on her vocal cords. During the procedure, she unexpectedly stopped breathing and later experienced cardiac arrest. Personnel were able to revive her before transporting her to a hospital where she was intentionally placed into a temporary coma. Joan was moved to private room where she was comfortable until finally passing away.

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When is Expert Testimony not Required in a Medical Malpractice Case

In a medical malpractice case, the victim usually has to present the testimony of a medical expert in support of the claim. The expert testimony will show the jury that there was wrongdoing by the medical practitioner, and such wrongdoing caused the injury, and the resulting injury is significant or permanent. However, in certain instances, a medical malpractice case will not need the expert testimony of a medical expert. The legal phrase for “expert testimony not required” is “Res Ipsa Loquitor”.

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The Importance of Maintaining ‘Chain of Custody’ for Your Medical Records

In criminal law, the term ‘chain of custody’ is a familiar concept and until some years back it was not a major concern for civil litigators. But with the advent of online records, the actual nature of evidence in civil litigation has undergone a sea change. From tangible paper records to electronic data, the average New York lawyer now has to change his attitude towards records used as evidence in court. And that means being hyper aware of the chain of custody (COC) and how this can affect the outcome of the trial.

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The Importance of a Treatment Plan for Claiming a Benefit for the Continuous Treatment Rule

There is a doctrine in the law known as continuous treatment rule, which extends the time a patient has in filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. This legally means, tolling the statute of limitations. In order to receive the advantage of continuous treatment, the patient has to continue the treatment for the same condition. This illustrates that if the patient is going to the doctor for some other complain or condition, the rule of continuous treatment will not apply.

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