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Medical malpractice claims are complex. One of the most challenging aspects of these cases is the length of time it can take for the adverse effects of malpractice to become apparent. Generally, medical malpractice claims in New Jersey are subject to the same two-year statute of limitations (i.e., the time limit to take legal action) …
Fourteen patients of a New Jersey medical facility, HealthPlus Surgery Center, have tested positive for hepatitis B, while another two patients have tested positive for hepatitis C. An undisclosed number have tested positive for hepatitis A. Several months ago, the center, located in Saddle Brook, warned its patients that the center had experienced a lapse …
Maggiano, DiGirolamo, and Lizzi (MDL) were the original filer in a class action lawsuit which brought a Midland Avenue surgery center to task for medical negligence which resulted in potentially exposing over 3,500 patients to HIV and hepatitis B and C. Recent Issues with Health Plus Surgery Center The lawsuit, filed in the state Superior …
When you put your life in a medical professional’s hands, you expect the best results. However, sometimes things don’t go this way and you end up falling ill or become injured due to the negligence of a professional that you trusted. As we discussed today, there are many ways in which you can be harmed …
When a patient comes into the hospital with pains, discomfort, and more, there may be concerns. A physician’s first thought is to run some tests or give the patient a necessary examination based on their symptoms. However, sometimes physicians and other medical professionals fail to detect diseases or conditions that lead to diseases, which is …
When you think of ‘medical malpractice case,’ the first thing that comes to mind is probably not one involving an infant. However, this is the case for many people every year when their newborn baby unfortunately gains brain damage as the result of malpractice by a care physician or somebody else involved in the birth …
Medical malpractice laws are different for every state. Because we are attorneys who represent you in New Jersey, today we will help you understand the very specific New Jersey medical malpractice laws and what this means for your case. If you have been injured in a mistake by a doctor or other practicing healthcare provider, …
When you have been injured in a case of medical malpractice, your attorney has probably already informed you of the statute of limitations on your case. This is the time that you have to file a claim before the court says you cannot any longer. The statute of limitations on medical malpractice cases are especially …
NJICLE 18th Annual Medical Malpractice Update at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Monroe, New Jersey Austin v. Deitch Docket No. A-5442-12T2 (Decided July 17, 2014) Facts: Plaintiff’s wife presented to the emergency room with abdominal pain. She was diagnosed with pneumatosis (air in abnormal places) and bowel obstruction. Defendant, a general surgeon, performed exploratory surgery; …
Standard Duty of Care All healthcare professionals owe patients a standard duty of care when they are working in the medical field. The duty of care is the level of skill, expertise, and care that physicians practice in the healthcare community and all doctors must work under these circumstances. Doctors now follow about the same …
Having a bad outcome with a medical provider does not always equate to a medical malpractice claim. When you become a patient, you must always stay aware of your rights so that you can understand when it is time to file a medical malpractice claim and when it is not appropriate to do so. Every …
Pitocin is a synthetic form of something known as Ocytocin, which is a hormone produced in the woman’s body during labor. It serves the purpose of causing contractions of the uterus. As part of the birthing process, sometimes Pitocin will be used as a supplement to aid the woman in starting uterine contractions as well …
When you have been injured at the hands of a physician, nurse, or other medical worker, you may be able to bring a claim. However, these cases can be much more complex than they actually seem on the surface. Unfortunately, there are many different types of medical malpractice claims so you must sit back and …
What happens if you go to the emergency room with a fever and you are prescribed some low-dose medicine and told to go home and rest, only to find out that you have sepsis? What if you have chest pains and you are discharged, only to find out you suffered a heart attack? What if …
Before each operation, you should know that there is always a risk that something could go wrong. This is a scary fact for many people each year, but it is also the truth for many Americans who end up with more medical problems following surgery. This is the case for almost 4,000 people per year …
If you watch the news, you have probably heard of cases of medical malpractice in the past and present. Sometimes these cases are very serious, causing injuries and even death when severe enough. Many researchers have determined that medical errors may be responsible for many more deaths than expected – putting them at the third …
Did you know that medical errors are responsible for many more deaths than accidents in our modern times? Statistics-wise, errors occurring in the hospital are the third leading cause of death in the U.S. at this point. In 2013 alone, it was estimated that 440,000 Americans would die annually from preventable hospital errors, and these …
Let’s say that you’re in a hospital setting because you’re hurt or ill and you feel like you could use some more time to heal. However, the doctor comes in with release forms and pushes you toward leaving because they believe your stay is finished. You sign all the papers and leave – but when …
When you trust a hospital or nursing home, you also trust that they will take care of you in your time of need. Unfortunately, every year more and more people become injured as a result of negligence by hospitals and nursing homes. In fact, in the past studies were done by the Care Quality Commission …
Errors made by a pharmacist in a medication that a patient is prescribed can be held as a type of medical malpractice. Medical malpractice refers to a special kind of personal injury case that is brought against medical care professionals that applies when an individual is injured in the course of receiving some type of …
