Medical malpractice occurs when a health care professional fails to provide a patient with the standard of care expected in their field. It could be a misdiagnosis, surgical mistake or prescription error. As a victim, you may be entitled to compensation for the harm...
A woman who’s pregnant expects to be able to go to the birth center or hospital to deliver her baby safely. They don’t expect to be cared for by negligent staff members who don’t pay attention to what’s going on and miss vital clues that something is terribly amiss. ...
Have you ever visited your healthcare provider regarding a health condition only for them to dismiss your concerns? You have a gut feeling that something is wrong, but the doctor is a medical professional, so surely, they must be right. Actually, you may be surprised...
A significant percentage of medical errors stem from poor record-keeping. Physicians and hospitals should have reliable documentation practices to prevent such errors. Here is how poor record-keeping can lead to medical malpractice: Missed/delayed diagnosis If a...
In a recent report of the grades given by patients to hospitals all over the country for safety, there was some bad news for New Jersey. However, our hospitals still fared better than those in most states. New Jersey went from having the greatest percentage of...
The laws and regulations around opiates and other addictive prescription medications have changed significantly over the years. As medications have become stronger, their health risks as well as the chances of becoming dependent on them have increased. Millions of...
Most people believe that physical harm caused by a negligent medical professional is the only basis for a malpractice claim. For example, a surgeon operating on the wrong patient or body part is likely causing direct physical harm. While causing immediate physical...
Patients who undergo bariatric weight loss surgery usually do it as a last resort after many failed attempts at dieting. Before the actual surgery can occur, patients must participate in a 6-month long bariatric boot camp. There are nutrition classes, diet...
Research consistently reveals that Black patients in the United States and in many other parts of the world receive suboptimal medical care compared to White patients. These disparities manifest in several ways, including misdiagnoses, delayed treatment and unequal...
While the immune system can deal with many ailments on its own, this isn’t always the case. There are occasions where medical intervention may be required, such as surgery. There is always a risk in any surgery, but surgeons and medical institutions have a legal duty...