A man in another state recently claimed that a radiologist caused him to suffer a life-changing allergic reaction. He is thus seeking monetary compensation for the injuries he suffered as a result of the alleged medical malpractice accident. Likewise, patients in...
Medical Malpractice
Parents file medical malpractice suit after twin dies
New Yorkers surely have empathy for the parents in another state who lost one of their 2-year-old twin girls. The family recently filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against The Johns Hopkins Hospital, where the twins were born prematurely in Aug. 2016. The mother of...
Medical malpractice is among top 3 primary causes of death
The number of wrongful death lawsuits filed in New York and other states each year is reported to be significantly less than the number of medical errors that occur. Estimated numbers of deaths nationwide due to medical negligence or errors exceed 250,000, but the...
Not all adverse medical outcomes constitute medical malpractice
Anybody in New York whose medical condition does not improve -- or worsens -- after treatment by medical professionals might have questions about his or her legal rights. However, medical malpractice is a complicated field of the law, and negligence does not cause all...
5-year-old’s injuries lead to medical malpractice claim
Health care providers in New York and across the country have rules by which they care and treat patients, known as the standard of care. Claims of medical malpractice or negligence are typically based upon al alleged breach of that standard. If a substandard level of...
Medical malpractice: TV chat show producers sued by guest
"The Doctors" is a TV chat show during which a panel of medical professionals and an audience interact to discuss topics related to health and illness. The show's producers are facing a negligence lawsuit after arranging for a plastic surgeon with several medical...
Lawsuit alleges medical malpractice led to journalist’s death
Statutes of limitations for wrongful death vary from state to state, and while New York state laws allow two years for such claims to be filed, other states could allow less or more time. As with most laws, exceptions exist. On Feb. 15, 2014, Angelo Henderson, an...
What to do before filing medical malpractice lawsuit
It is not uncommon for someone in New York or elsewhere to be in worse health after medical treatment than before. When this happens, it is only natural to want to hold the doctor or other health care provider accountable for damages. However, medical malpractice is a...
Medical malpractice claims must meet 4 elements to be valid
What are the legal options for people who have suffered severe health damages as the result of the negligent conduct of medical professionals? Each year, thousands of people nationwide, including New York, pursue claims for financial relief to cover damages caused by...
Medical malpractice: Neil Armstrong’s family settles claim — $6M
Most New Yorkers trust doctors with their lives because of their extensive training and the Hippocratic Oath physicians must take. Unfortunately, that trust is sometimes misplaced and keeps many people from asking questions or expressing their concerns about medical...