Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawsuits are very common in the state of New York. This amount of litigation creates great expense for all those involved including state taxpayers. Being able to lessen the amount of medical malpractice that occurs or is claimed to have occurred...

When New Yorkers see their doctors for a medical issue, they expect to be treated with respect and have all their questions answered. Unfortunately, in some cases, patients can be dismissed even when they have legitimate cause for concern. These are some signs that...

The chronic skin condition called eczema affects one out of every ten Americans. In its more severe conditions, it can cause inflamed, itchy, scaly and sometimes painful rashes. However, the criteria for diagnosing eczema isn't specific, leading to a misdiagnosis that...

Medical practices in New York and across the country have seen growing demand for telehealth services in the past few years. Patients and medical staff enjoy the convenience of receiving healthcare without a trip to an office. However, there are risks involved with...

Thousands of New Yorkers go to emergency rooms yearly complaining of dizziness and severe headaches. However, if you are a woman, a member of a minority group or under the age of 45, you have a greater chance of receiving an incorrect diagnosis, with many ER doctors...

If you are a victim of medical malpractice in New York, you know what a traumatic experience it can be. You may face short- or long-term injuries that are costly to treat, as well as missed time off work, causing you more financial troubles. Another sad consequence of...

Medical mistakes are among this country’s leading causes of death and injuries. There are at least 440,000 patient deaths each year in hospitals from preventable medical errors, according to a 2013 study in the Journal of Patient Safety. Information Taking part in...

Our health is important to us. When we become sick or injured, we place our trust in hospitals and doctors to provide us with the proper care and treatment. Doctors and medical professionals owe a duty of care to their patients. Medical malpractice occurs when this...

You may not like going to the dentist but, when you do, you expect to be taken care of professionally and responsibly. After all, dentists must be extensively educated and trained before New York will even allow them to begin practicing. Despite this education and...

A medical misdiagnosis may not only feel like a violation of the patient’s trust, it can also result in serious consequences and damages for the victim. Victim’s of a misdiagnosis should be familiar with medical malpractice liability and the legal protections...