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medical malpractice
What is Considered a Misdiagnosis and When is it Malpractice?
When mistakes like misdiagnosis are made in healthcare, the consequences are immense. There are over 700,000 deaths in hospitals every year, and medical misdiagnosis is one of the leading causes. These incidents lead to 371,000 deaths and 424,000 permanent disabilities every year, and those are just the confirmed cases. What is considered a misdiagnosis, and…
Read MoreThe Most Common Causes of Death in Hospitals and Healthcare Settings
Over 700,000 people die in hospitals every year. While not all these deaths are preventable, many are the result of errors in medical care. These wrongful deaths impact families, including spouses and children, for generations. Healthcare providers have a responsibility to provide an acceptable level of care for patients. While mistakes can happen in care,…
Read MoreWhat Are the Leading Causes of Paralysis?
One of the most devastating conditions that can come from an injury, genetic disease, or birth defect is nerve injury causing paralysis. The loss of function and feeling in any part of your body changes you forever. You must learn to do everyday activities differently, give up certain hobbies, and possibly lose your job. But…
Read MoreCan You File a Medical Malpractice Claim for Negligent IV Infiltration?
When we are sick or injured and head to the doctor or hospital for care, our expectation is that they will improve our condition – not make it worse. The phrase, “first, do no harm” is popular among medical professionals, but it is not always accurate. Even a seemingly simple practice such as placing an…
Read MoreLow Blood Shortage Leading to Postponed Surgeries
One negative effect of the coronavirus pandemic is that blood centers across the U.S. have been suffering from a blood shortage. This is due in large part to the shutdown of centers where blood drives traditionally take place, such as religious organizations, movie theater drives, and festivals. One blood bank in particular that has been…
Read More3rd Party Liability in Medical Negligence Cases
When people hear the word “lawsuit,” typically they think of one plaintiff suing a single defendant. In reality, many lawsuits involve multiple defendants. Some lawsuits also involve multiple plaintiffs. In some cases, defendants have claims against one or more third parties who are not yet a part of the lawsuit. In order to file a…
Read MoreDoes Your Hospital Perform Enough of These High-Risk Surgeries to Be “Good” at Them?
It is a generally accepted principle that the more you practice something the more you improve your performance. The same can be said for surgeons, and according to a new study by healthcare quality advocates LeapFrog, many hospitals fail to comply with the LeapFrog Group’s minimum volume standards for eight high-risk surgeries. The LeapFrog Group’s…
Read MoreHow Much Could My Cancer Misdiagnosis Case Be Worth?
New Jersey is home to many fine physicians and surgeons. However, no doctor is infallible and some can be negligent or even reckless. If your doctor missed or misdiagnosed your cancer, you may be considering whether or not to file a medical malpractice claim against him or her. A cancer misdiagnosis case can help patients…
Read MoreEmpty Nose Syndrome as a Result of Medical Malpractice
There are some lovely benefits to living in the “Garden State,” but it can be tough on people with severe allergies, or chronic infections. Some people take medications, and others undergo medical procedures to lessen the symptoms. But if you can take a deep breath in through your nose and out through your mouth without…
Read MoreCancer Detection and the Consequences of Misdiagnosis
More than 1.6 million patients in the U.S. each year are given a cancer diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society. As an aggressive medical condition, cancer often spreads quickly. Survival of the condition often depends on early detection and effective treatment with the goal of removing the malignancy from the body. In too many…
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