medical malpractice

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…

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…

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…

Organ transplants seem so commonplace today that nobody really gives them much thought – unless you or a family member is on one of those lists. If you are, it means a life or death race against time. Something some patients have much less of than others. That’s why there’s a priority list designating which…

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…

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…

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…

If you were a patient at HealthPlus Surgery Center in Saddle Brook, NJ, between January 1 and September 7, 2018, there is a risk that you have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis B and/or hepatitis C during your visit. If you received a letter from HealthPlus Surgery Center, or were a patient during those times,…

New Jersey state health officials have finally begun to allow medically fragile children to return to the long-term care facility in Wanaque, where an adenovirus outbreak claimed 11 lives since the beginning of October. A story in North Jersey.com reports that three children have returned to the Wanaque facility after having been removed to an…

We expect the medical professionals who take care of us to faithfully execute their responsibility to provide us with a proper duty of care. Unfortunately, doctors and other medical care providers make errors and sometimes these errors result in long term or irreparable harm to the patient. The term “never event” with respect to medical…