Because many dental procedures result in discomfort that lingers for hours, days, or even weeks afterwards, patients are often not certain whether the pain or other symptoms they experience after a dental visit is routine or unexpected. As a matter of fact, it may be the result of dental malpractice. There are a number of…
Read MoreIf you or a close relative suffered harm because of sub-standard dental care, dental malpractice lawyers in New York could help you prove the negligence and pursue a claim for money damages. We cannot state a dollar amount that represents the value of your dental malpractice claim without first talking to you and investigating your…
Read MoreWhen you go to a health care or medical professional, you expect the person to help you with your health concerns, including dentists, orthodontists, periodontists, podiatrists, and podiatry physicians. Unfortunately for some patients, a trip to an oral or podiatry health care provider results in more harm. If your dental or podiatry health care provider…
Read MoreAn unpleasant or tragic outcome in a medical case does not necessarily mean that the outcome was because of medical malpractice. A plaintiff must prove several legal elements to recover compensation for malpractice. If you are unsure whether or not you need to file a medical malpractice lawsuit, a New York medical malpractice attorney can…
Read MoreWhat can make a medical malpractice case difficult to win? Medical malpractice is believed to cause some 250,000 deaths per year, according to a study conducted by researchers at John Hopkins University. This makes medical malpractice the third leading cause of death nationwide. Many Americans, unaware of the true instance of medical malpractice, would never…
Read MoreCan 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 her recurrent hammertoe. Ms. Seabrook underwent…
Read MoreDo 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 deaths, many…
Read MoreDental implants have revolutionized the way we approach dental restoration. Because of the complexity of the implant procedure, however, there is considerable room for error, and when mistakes occur due to dental negligence, patients may face serious, long-term complications. At the law offices of Lance Ehrenberg, Esq., we’ve seen firsthand how dental malpractice can negatively…
Read MoreAt The Law Firm of Lawrence M. Karam, P.C., we understand the complexities involved in podiatry malpractice cases. If you are a patient seeking justice for negligence experienced at the hands of a podiatrist, it is essential to be well-prepared. This guide provides a detailed checklist to help you understand and document essential aspects of…
Read MoreOral infections, while common, can sometimes lead to serious health complications. No excuse is sufficient to justify serious oral infections when they are caused or exacerbated by dental negligence. As an experienced dental malpractice attorney in New York, Lance Ehrenberg, Esq., has seen numerous cases in which negligence has led to severe consequences for patients….
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