New York Bill Seeks to Extend the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice

Posted on June 14, 2017

How long do I have to file a medical malpractice claim in New York? Lavern Wilkinson of Brooklyn was a single mother of two and a church librarian. Wilkinson went to the Kings County Hospital with chest pain in 2010. A radiologist noticed a suspicious mass on the x-ray, but did not inform Wilkinson. Two...

Culpable Conduct Defense in Dental Malpractice Cases in NY

Posted on June 7, 2017

What is the culpable conduct defense? Dental malpractice plaintiffs will face several challenges in bringing a successful claim for injuries suffered due to a failed root canal, bad extraction, botched dental surgery, and the like. One potential defense that plaintiffs should anticipate is the culpable conduct defense. In some cases, a patient’s culpable conduct...

Medical Malpractice: Cerebral Palsy

Posted on May 19, 2017

What are my legal rights if my child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy? Around 8,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with cerebral palsy each year, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cerebral palsy is considered the most common motor related disability in children. While cerebral palsy can have several...

Can I Sue For A Wrong Diagnosis Or Misdiagnosis?

Posted on April 20, 2017

Too many patients are misdiagnosed in US hospitals. According to a 2014 report, 12 million Americans are misdiagnosed every year – that’s one out of 20 patients. One of the worst things about a misdiagnosis is that it sets you up for a longer treatment cycle therefore you spend more on medication and treatments,...

Errors in Root Canal Treatments

Posted on April 18, 2017

What are the most common mistakes made during root canal treatments? A root canal, also referred to as endodontic treatment, is performed to repair a tooth that has become badly decayed, inflamed, or infected. During the procedure, the nerve and pulp within the affected tooth is removed and replaced with a filler. Root canals can...

Patient Sues Podiatrist for Malpractice After Foot Surgery Gone Wrong

Posted on April 13, 2017

What are some common foot surgery errors that lead to malpractice cases? A foot surgery patient in Cook County, Illinois has filed a malpractice action against his podiatrist, claiming the physician chose the wrong course of treatment and left the patient with ongoing pain and mobility problems. The patient is seeking more than $50,000...

How do you prove medical malpractice?

Posted on March 22, 2017

When you undergo medical care or treatment, your healthcare professional has an obligation to provide appropriate care and services. While people generally trust that their doctor or other medical professional will alleviate any problems they might be having, often, those people end up in worse shape then when they came for help. In those...

Podiatric Malpractice Lawsuit Revived by NY Appellate Court

Posted on March 20, 2017

Could my podiatrist be liable if he or she did not adequately inform me of the risks of foot surgery? While any foot surgery can be intimidating, podiatric surgery on infants is particularly frightening for the parents and children involved. One New York family had the horrific experience of watching their infant suffer constant pain...

Medical Errors Continue to Cause Hospital-Related Deaths

Posted on March 20, 2017

How many patients die in the hospital due to medical errors? According to three recent journal reports, it is estimated that over 200,000 people die due to medical errors in hospitals across the United States each year. Some believe this figure is far higher, making medical errors the third leading cause of death in the...

Dental Malpractice Charges Filed After Baby’s Death During Dentist Visit

Posted on March 16, 2017

What is dental malpractice and what are my rights if I am a victim of dental malpractice? The parents of a 14-month old girl are mourning the loss of their young child following what should have been a routine dental procedure. The child went to a dentist in Texas, where her parents were informed she...