Medical Malpractice
Common Malpractice Cases and Outcomes
The Most Common Malpractice Cases Any patient who seeks medical treatment expects to receive the highest level of care possible. While many medical professionals provide this care without any problems, mistakes are still made all the time. In some cases, these mistakes have life-changing consequences for victims. This article takes a look at the most…
Read MoreWhat is Considered Dental Malpractice?
Understanding Dental Malpractice When many people think about medical malpractice, they think about medical errors that occur involving doctors or at medical facilities. There is, however, a growing number of dental malpractice cases occurring across New Jersey. These cases can involve errors committed by a variety of professionals in the dental industry including dentists, dental…
Read MoreCan You Sue for Medication Errors?
Legal Guide to Medication Errors Each year, thousands of people in the United States are harmed by medical malpractice. While medical malpractice can involve a number of different acts, it includes situations in which a medical provider harms a patient through negligence or providing care to a patient that does not meet the accepted standard…
Read MoreUnderstanding and Responding to Birth Injuries
Pregnancy for many people is a wonderful time, but some people experience a great amount of anxiety and stress during this period. Medical care professionals can make mistakes during childbirth that can result in serious consequences. When these errors occur, medical professionals can be held liable for their mistakes. The assistance of skilled legal representation…
Read MoreHow Bedsores can Harm Patients
Bedsores are commonly called pressure sores or pressure ulcers. These injuries involve damage to the skin and tissue due to the placement of prolonged pressure. In many cases, pressure sores form when people are kept in bed and unable to move, resulting in a dangerous and painful situation If your loved one lives in a…
Read MoreThe Statute of Limitations in New Jersey Medical Malpractice Cases
In 2017, a $6 million verdict was awarded in a New Jersey medical malpractice case, marking the first ever case against an advanced life support system. New Jersey has a specific statute of limitations law that applies to medical malpractice cases. The purpose of these laws is that they establish a time limit on a…
Read MoreWhen do Surgical Errors Constitute Medical Malpractice?
No matter if your surgery is classified as minor or major, there is a risk that errors can occur during the process. Any error that occurs during surgery can create substantial obstacles for a patient. Determining if a medical error constitutes malpractice, however, is complicated. This article will review some of the important things that…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions About Delayed Diagnosis Cases
When a medical professional fails to promptly diagnose a person’s medical condition, there are many potential complications that can arise. Often, a patient that is deprived of an early diagnosis is also deprived of effective treatment and a full recovery. Given the danger of late diagnosis, medical practitioners should be held accountable if they fail…
Read MoreAre Surgical Errors Medical Malpractice?
Courts consider surgical errors to constitute medical malpractice if a surgeon’s conduct fails to meet the standard of care exercised by any reasonably competent surgeon. In many situations, surgical errors are preventable. In some cases, surgical errors are directly caused by a physician’s incompetence, but most surgical errors are due to inadequate procedures or poor…
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 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 rooms…
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