Those who practice medicine know that not every case will go as planned regardless of the precautions taken. Nevertheless, the vast majority of doctors strive for the highest level of patient care in all circumstances. Unfortunately, there are...
The majority of medical care providers endure years of institutional learning and residency programs before they practice medicine. Even then, they may still turn to their colleagues for input when they encounter an issue. Now, one state is attempting...
People often forget that medical care is a practice, not an exact science, and treatment plans and surgeries are never guaranteed to provide a specific outcome. Despite a full explanation of risks and possible side effects, New York doctors may be wrongfully accused...
The incoming administration has spoken about many changes that it plans to undertake. One of those is purportedly changing the Affordable Care Act and working to reduce the amounts that are awarded in medical malpractice suits. While it remains to be seen what, if...
Most will agree that being ill enough to warrant time as a patient is one of the worst things one may have to endure. However, the medical professionals providing the necessary care may also have cause for trepidation, especially in the event that the medical facility...
Hospitals take every precaution to ensure newborns are protected and well cared for. Many hospitals in New York and across the country now provide high security in their maternity wings, and nurses tag babies with identification bracelets and tracking devices to...
In many New York neighborhoods, paramedics are often asked to perform their jobs in the middle of chaos and confusion. Surrounded by emotional crowds, medical professionals must assess injuries and get the patients to a stable condition before transporting them to a...
When a New York resident is seriously injured -- or loses a loved one -- to an alleged mistake made by a doctor, nurse or other hospital personnel, they often file claims against anyone who might have anything to do with the diagnosis and/or treatment. This often...
Few things are more disconcerting than being given notice that you are being sued. Medical professionals who work in obstetrics and gynecology here in New York can find themselves in this position when patients believe that a mistake was made that caused them and/or...
Doctors are human, and are, therefore, at risk of making a mistake when it comes to their care of patients, which is something that patients here in New York and elsewhere sometimes fail to remember. In some cases, these errors give rise to medical malpractice claims....