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New York Hospital Safety

Jul 30, 2023 |
Medical Malpractice

A recent report published in Crain’s New York Business notes that only 11.3% of all hospitals ranked in the state got an “A” for patient safety, as rated by an…

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You’ve Heard of Wrongful Death Lawsuits. What is a Wrongful Life Suit?

Jul 19, 2023 |
Medical Malpractice

You’ve Heard of Wrongful Death Lawsuits. What is a Wrongful Life Suit? No, we’re not talking about the satirical TikTok by Kass Theaz (who was joking when she said she…

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Suing for Botched Plastic Surgeries in New York

Sep 29, 2022 |
Medical Malpractice

“We must suffer for beauty” may be a reason for seeking plastic surgery in the first place, but in general we don’t expect to suffer more than routine pain. Plastic…

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The Dangerous and Deadly Consequences of Medical Misdiagnoses

Aug 12, 2019 |
Medical Malpractice

The trust placed in medical professionals is trust violated upon the discovery that malpractice occurred. Oversights and the overall lack of quality care not only violate the bond between doctor…

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SI joint pain is a commonly misdiagnosed low back injury

Jun 14, 2019 |
Medical Malpractice

How long has your lower back pain bothered you? Your doctor may have told you that you have a degenerative disc that’s causing a problem. Doctors often diagnose the cause…

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Duty of care is a critical element of medical malpractice claims

Oct 19, 2017 |
Medical Malpractice

The actions of a doctor can help — or sometimes hurt — a person. When a patient is harmed, he or she may be entitled to compensation for the damages…

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When medical professionals breach the accepted standard of care

Sep 20, 2017 |
Medical Malpractice

By law and by professional oath, physicians have a duty to provide competent medical advice and treatment. A mistake or lapse can be fatal or life-changing. In a medical malpractice…

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When is it dental malpractice? What is the legal remedy?

Jan 24, 2017 |
Medical Malpractice

A little pain is normal. Lasting injury is not normal. Many people have a deep fear of the dentist. For some, that fear is exaggerated or wholly unfounded. For those…

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The zombie doctor apocalypse?

Jan 03, 2017 |
Medical Malpractice

Sleep-deprived physicians making medical decisions. What could go wrong? The governing body that oversees medical residencies (doctors-in-training) has proposed radical rule changes that would allow first-year residents to work as…

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Proactive Measures You Can Take to Prevent Medical Errors

Sep 06, 2016 |
Medical Malpractice

According to a study released by Johns Hopkins Medicine, fatalities stemming from medical error account for 10 percent of all deaths, making it the third-leading cause of death in the…

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