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 Malpractice
Telehealth technology and medical malpractice
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...
ER doctors sometimes misdiagnose strokes
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...
Proving negligence in your medical malpractice claim
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...
Ways to prevent medical mistakes
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...
Common types of medical malpractice
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...
Dentists commit malpractice too
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...
Liability for medical misdiagnosis
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...
Understanding the risks of birth injuries
Welcoming a baby into the world is one of the best moments of a parent’s life. When the baby is injured during birth, however, it can cause heartbreak and confusion for the parents about what to do next. Common injuries There are several injuries that may occur during...
Expert witnesses in medical malpractice cases
In many ways, medical malpractice cases are like typical personal injury lawsuits. In others, they are very different. One of the key differences is the role of expert witnesses. In this post, we will discuss the role of expert witnesses in medical malpractice cases....