Issues related to worker fatigue are seen across many industries. However, those in the healthcare field regularly work long hours and double shifts and neglect a basic human need – sleep. Unfortunately, without proper rest, the body doesn't have time to recover,...
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Medical Malpractice
How does medical malpractice happen?
Despite advances in medical technology, injuries associated with medical malpractice still remain one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. If you or someone you love sustains an injury attributable to medical error, you may pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit...
Some commonly misdiagnosed diseases
When someone in Westfield, New Jersey, goes to the doctor, he or she expects to get some answers. However, sometimes, an individual gets a delayed or an incorrect diagnosis. There are several diseases and conditions that are misdiagnosed more often than others. The...
Are surgical errors more common than you might think?
Each day, people throughout New Jersey receive surgery for a wide range of conditions. Whether you're undergoing surgery for cosmetic reasons or to improve your health, these procedures involve placing a lot of trust in your practitioners. Because of that, it can be...
How essential is hand hygiene in a hospital?
Anyone admitted into a New Jersey hospital likely hopes to receive quality care. When physicians and hospital workers ignore essential matters of safety, a malpractice suit may follow. Even little things, such as the failure to adequately wash one's hands, may lead to...
Could anesthesia mistakes lead to severe injuries?
People hospitalized for surgeries in New Jersey may feel nervous about their pending procedures. Scores of surgeries take place each year with no problems. However, some surgical procedures end with mishaps and injuries. Surgeon mistakes are not the only reasons for...
The truly frightening realm of medical malpractice “never” events
What do residents of New Jersey, New York and elsewhere across the United States expect concerning the performance of medical professionals they rely upon for diagnosis and treatment? Candidly, it is not perfection. The general public well appreciates that the...
Misdiagnosis is more common than you may think.
You rely on healthcare providers to put your interests first and to provide you with the answers you need. However, if doctors ignore symptoms or do not order the necessary tests, they may diagnose you with a condition that you do not, in fact, have or fail to...
When to file a medical malpractice claim
When we leave our health to the care of a doctor, nurse, pharmacist or care provider, we expect to receive the treatment we need. Unfortunately, that's not always the reality for some patients. If you think a medical professional may have been negligent in caring or...