Dental malpractice is a serious concern that can lead to long-term complications and financial burdens. It is important to shed light on the risks associated with dental procedures such as crowns, bonding and other common treatments. This makes it easier for patients...
Medical Malpractice
The dangers of delayed C-sections
When it comes to medical care, the decisions made by doctors can greatly affect patient outcomes. One critical decision during childbirth is the timing of a cesarean section (C-section). Medical professionals and expectant parents should review the serious...
How can forceps cause birth injuries?
Childbirth is an event often marked by anticipation and joy. However, the use of forceps during delivery, a common medical intervention, introduces the potential for birth injuries. While forceps can be instrumental in helping with a challenging delivery, it is...
Reasons for New York medical malpractice claims against nurses
New York nurses fulfill an important role in healthcare. They provide invaluable services to doctors and patients. However, nurses aren’t doctors and have limited authority in medical settings. But this hasn’t stopped healthcare facilities from shouldering nurses with...
Surgical errors are grounds for a medical malpractice action
Surgeons working in New York hospitals are highly skilled professionals that thousands of patients trust to perform life-saving surgeries. However, as many patients can attest to, even the most experienced surgeon can make a mistake while operating. Common surgical...
Brooklyn medical malpractice and surgical errors
Medical malpractice in New York is when a healthcare worker provides treatment or advice that harms or injures a patient. You might have a medical malpractice claim if you’ve suffered because of negligent healthcare. Medical malpractice isn’t limited to the operating...
A closer look at medical malpractice and how to prove it happened
An unfortunate but common part of life is occasionally needing medical treatment. Each year, people in New York visit emergency rooms, urgent care facilities and similar places for medical care. Sometimes, these patients become victims of medical malpractice....
How can New York doctors lower the chance of 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...
Have you been a victim of medical gaslighting?
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...
An eczema misdiagnosis can have severe consequences
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...