Proving malpractice in any medical field is an uphill battle and dental malpractice is no exception. Lance Ehrenberg, Esq, a lead attorney, focuses exclusively on dental malpractice and has a wide network of well-respected expert witnesses to call upon for support. Whatever specific injury you have suffered due to professional negligence while under a dentist’s…
Read MoreDo I need an expert witness to testify in my medical malpractice action? Medical malpractice cases involve complex medical and legal issues. Non-doctors lack the medical knowledge to be able to make an informed decision as to whether the doctor in question acted negligently. For this reason, it is critical that medical malpractice plaintiffs secure…
Read MoreCan I withhold the name of my expert witness in a New York medical malpractice case? Your expert witness will often prove to be one of the most important elements to your medical malpractice case. When it comes to the disclosure of expert witness testimony, New York has long followed its own unique policies. Post-1985,…
Read MoreBunion surgery can relieve years of pain and help you walk comfortably again. But when the operation goes wrong, it can lead to lifelong problems instead of relief. In New York, patients who suffer from a poorly performed bunion procedure may have grounds for a malpractice claim. Understanding how these cases work can help you…
Read MoreAn Inferior Alveolar Nerve (IAN) injury occurs when the mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve—responsible for sensation in the lower lip, chin, and teeth—receives damage during a dental procedure. The nerve travels through the mandibular canal within the jawbone, providing sensation to the lower molars and premolars. If you sustain an injury to the IAN…
Read MoreA written treatment plan is a document that outlines the dental procedures a dentist intends to perform for a patient. It includes details about the patient’s: Dentists typically present these plans before starting any major procedures so patients can understand their options and give informed consent. In New York, dentists must maintain accurate records of…
Read MoreBunion surgery, while it may seem a welcome solution to the discomfort and deformity caused by bunions, sometimes results in failure. This failure may manifest relatively soon after the operation, leaving patients bewildered and dismayed. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for bunion surgeries to fail; in some cases, the failure may be the result of medical…
Read MoreMedical malpractice cases are complex and require a thorough understanding of both medical and legal principles. Witnesses, especially expert witnesses, play a crucial role in these lawsuits. At Dental & Podiatry Malpractice Lawyers of New York, our attorneys have decades of experience handling these cases and an impressive track record of successful outcomes. If you…
Read MorePodiatrists, like all healthcare providers, have a duty to provide an accepted standard of care for their patients. Failing to recognize symptoms when that failure results in severe consequences can be considered podiatric malpractice. If your New York podiatrist failed to diagnose a medical illness or condition in spite of a red flag and you…
Read MoreDental prescription errors are more common than most patients realize, especially among general dentists. These mistakes, though unintentional, can lead to serious health consequences for patients in which case they constitute dental malpractice. If you have suffered harm because of a general dentist’s prescription error in New York, it’s time to contact Lance Ehrenberg, Esq….
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