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 suggests that…
Read MoreOur New York medical malpractice attorney handles a variety of medical malpractice claims, including claims involving radiology errors. Because most patients do not interact with their radiologists as much as they do their other medical providers, they may not realize the potential for severe injury and damage if a radiologist fails to read an X-ray…
Read MoreAs with any health care procedure, patients can suffer serious injuries or illnesses from dental and orthodontic procedures. In some cases, the injury or illness is the result of circumstances beyond the control of the provider. However, if an injury is caused by the negligence or carelessness of an orthodontist or dentist, the patient may…
Read MoreHow long will misdiagnosed cancer patients have to file a medical malpractice suit in NY? Years in the making, Lavern’s Law will finally become official. Lawmakers have reached an agreement concerning the controversial bill that will allow patients with a missed cancer diagnosis to file suit after the discovery of their misdiagnosis. The law, which…
Read MoreHow often does medical malpractice occur? When we seek medical attention, we trust that the hospital or doctor responsible for our care will efficiently diagnose and properly treat us. Many of us would be shocked to learn just how common medical malpractice has become in recent years. For the victims of serious medical malpractice, life…
Read MoreHow will Lavern’s Law change the field of medical malpractice? Over 60 patients’ rights groups and several other advocacy groups have stepped forward to push New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to sign a bill known as Lavern’s Law. If signed into law, Lavern’s Law will make it easier for the victims of medical malpractice to…
Read MoreIf you’ve had a medical procedure recently that left you with drop foot, you may be thinking about medical malpractice. Medical malpractice is a special type of negligence that occurs when health care providers aren’t careful enough and make mistakes that cause you harm. For example, if your doctor was doing a procedure on your…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreWhat types of dental malpractice are most common? While many people are not thrilled to go to the dentist, no one expects negligence or serious, perhaps permanent injury to result from a dental visit. Nonetheless, if you have been the victim of dental malpractice, you are not alone. If you find yourself in this situation,…
Read MoreHow will newly proposed legislation affect medical malpractice law in New York? Of importance to both patients and doctors in New York is a new piece of proposed legislation that, if enacted, will make serious changes to medical malpractice law in the state. The changes involved would allow patients to sue for malpractice years after…
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