Court Awards Dental Patient with Bad Bridge $350,419

Posted on January 9, 2019

How are damages calculated in a dental malpractice case? A Palm Beach, Florida circuit court recently awarded a dental patient with $350,419 following a botched bridge procedure. The 49-year-old substitute teacher had a bridge installed, but it was later discovered that the dentist performing the procedure failed to remove decay from a tooth before putting...

Study Finds Surgeons Make More Mistakes When Under Stress

Posted on January 3, 2019

What are the causes of stress in the operating room? A study recently released by Columbia University has some alarming implications. The cutting edge study set out to uncover under what circumstances surgeons make the most errors. Medical errors are a significant problem in the United States, with medical errors believed to cause between 250,000...

New York Jury Awards $13 Million Following Wrongful Death Caused by Polyp Surgery

Posted on December 26, 2018

What damages are awarded in a wrongful death case in NY? Recently, a New York jury awarded the family members of Cheryl Raefski, who died following surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center, with $13 million. The wrongful death suit stems from a tragic botched surgery that occurred in 2011. While the large jury...

Exploring the Podiatric Malpractice Case of Seabrook vs. Katz, DPM

Posted on December 20, 2018

Can a podiatrist be held legally accountable for causing a foot deformity? Recently, the podiatric malpractice case of Seabrook v. Katz, DPM, went to trial in New York. In this case, the plaintiff, Patricia Seabrook, claimed that the defendant podiatrist inflicted foot deformities and pain while attempting to treat...

10 Ways Surgeons Can Make Your Injury Worse

Posted on December 12, 2018

Before having surgery, your surgeon should explain the risks and benefits of the surgical procedure you are undergoing. All surgical procedures have some risk for the patient. Surgeons and physicians cannot guarantee a specific outcome. They do their best for the patient, but some things are out of the surgeon’s control.

When Bunion Surgery Goes Wrong

Posted on November 25, 2018

What are the causes of failed bunion surgeries? A hallux valgus, more commonly known as a bunion, is a bump that forms near the base of your big toe. Bunions can occur when the big toe pushes against the toe next in line, causing the joint of the big toe to become larger...

Six Most Common Surgical Errors

Posted on November 15, 2018

Surgical errors are some of the most common medical mistakes that lead to medical malpractice lawsuits. Even though any surgical error could give rise to a medical malpractice claim, some surgical errors appear to be more common than other medical mistakes. Our New York medical malpractice attorneys handle cases involving all types...

Considerations Before Filing a Medical Malpractice Case

Posted on November 1, 2018

Do I have a viable medical malpractice action in New York? It is now believed that over 250,000 people die per year due to medical negligence, according to John Hopkins patient safety experts. Medical negligence may in fact be the third leading cause of death, behind heart disease and cancer. Aside from patient...

Superbugs in Hospitals

Posted on October 24, 2018

Can a hospital be held liable if a patient acquires a superbug while receiving treatment? The term “superbug” is used to describe several strains of dangerous bacteria that have become resistant to the majority of commonly used antibiotics. With the increasing over use of antibiotics, superbugs have become more common, and many fear a future...

Radiology Mistakes Lead to a Large Number of Medical Malpractice Actions

Posted on September 30, 2018

What are the most common errors made by radiologists? Radiologists perform a vital role by using medical imaging techniques to diagnose diseases or illnesses. When a radiologist makes a mistake, it can have devastating consequences on the health of the patient. Now, a review of claims filed with one medical professional liability insurer...