Medical Malpractice
Medical Malpractice and Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
Delivering a healthy baby is a complex medical process, with the actual birth of the child being the last stage of a months-long endeavor that is primed for mistakes and miscalculations by even the most experienced medical professionals. When cases of medical malpractice exist with regard to the labor and delivery of a newborn, the…
Read MoreCommon Birth-Related Injuries
Medical malpractice during the birth and delivery of a baby can result in many lifelong complications. Read on for information on common birth-related injuries and how birth injury attorneys can help victims and their families. Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder that impacts a child’s muscle control. Cases of cerebral palsy can range…
Read MoreInjured at Birth: Signs to Look for
When a newborn is injured during the delivery process, the signs and symptoms may not always be immediately apparent. Even if they are, parents do not always know what to look for. Read on for more information on the top signs your baby was injured during birth and when to contact a birth injury attorney.…
Read MoreThese are the Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice
Going to the doctor for treatment should be the first step in the process of healing from injury or illness. When doctors fail us due to medical malpractice, it can betray our trust as well as our health. Read on for information on some of the most common types of medical malpractice in the United…
Read MoreWhat are Hospital-Acquired Conditions?
Medical malpractice can take a number of forms including carelessness, negligence, and hospital-acquired conditions. You might now be wondering what hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) are. This term refers to when patients in a hospital contract a medical condition due to time spent in a hospital. Like other types of medical malpractice, hospital-acquired conditions often result in…
Read MoreCan You Sue for Medication Errors?
The Food and Drug Administration reports that 1.3 million individuals are harmed as a result of medication (or prescription) errors each year in the United States. The primary issue in malpractice cases is whether a party was negligent in performing its duties. To constitute negligence, an act of medical malpractice must be something more than…
Read MoreTypes of Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases: What New Jersey Residents Should Know
Think about the last time you visited the doctor’s office. No matter if it was a routine check-up or an in-depth consultation or procedure, chances are there was an inherent degree of trust and respect that transpired between yourself and the medical professional with whom you met. When this trust is broken due to medical…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Emergency Room Errors
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 129.8 million individuals visit emergency rooms each year. While many of these patients receive good medical care, some receive medical care that falls below the accepted standard. One of the main reasons why medical care often falls below accepted standards is that medical staff at emergency…
Read MoreHow to Prevent a Wrong-Site Surgery
While we trust doctors and surgeons to perform their jobs accurately, there are steps patients can to be more active in preventing medical errors. In this post, we’ll be discussing how patients can actively help avoid wrong-site surgery. Data released by the Patient Safety Authority demonstrates that a near miss or legitimate wrong-site surgery occurs…
Read MoreHow to Pursue a Medical Negligence Claim
Medical Negligence Claims If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice, it is common to want to pursue legal action against the medical professional who caused the damage. Pursuing a medical malpractice claim, however, almost always requires an accident victim to establish several important elements. When it comes to establishing…
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