Category Archives: Medical Malpractice
What Medical Complications Does Premature Birth Involve?
Because prematurely born babies are at risk for a number of complications, doctors take extra precautions to prevent premature births. It is standard medical practice for obstetricians to order a mother to rest in bed for the remaining pregnancy, suture the cervix to prevent dilation and the advancement of labor or prescribe medication that stops… Read More »
What Complications Can Arise During Forceps Deliveries?
To protect mothers and their babies, the medical field sets standards for when a forceps delivery is appropriate and when it is not. If your newborn baby suffers injury or dies because of an obstetrician’s failure to meet standard practices for a forceps delivery, immediately consult a Manhattan injury attorney to identify your legal options…. Read More »
What Should You Know About Anesthesia Errors?
While anesthesia errors today are much rarer than they were several decades ago, they still occur. Anesthesiologists have standard practices in place today geared toward preventing patient harm. According to Medscape, the American Society of Anesthesiologists created a program to standardize patient anesthesia care in 1985, called the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation. This program was… Read More »
Are Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Driving Insurance Companies And Doctors Out Of Business?
Health care reform proponents argue that medical malpractice lawsuits drive healthcare professionals out of business through unwarranted medical malpractice lawsuits that overload court dockets. However, according to the Court Statistics Project, medical malpractice lawsuits are rare when compared to other types of tort actions. A tort action is a lawsuit that seeks compensation for damages… Read More »
Why Do Physicians Often Misdiagnose Heart Attacks In Women?
According to a study reported by the National Institutes of Health, doctors often misdiagnose young women with heart disease. Doctors misdiagnosed one in 50 patients suffering from heart attacks, and women under age 55 were seven times more likely to be misdiagnosed than men. If you suspect you or a loved one has been adversely… Read More »
Can a Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis Point to Medical Malpractice?
The brain injuries or malformations that cause cerebral palsy can occur before, during or after birth. While incomplete prenatal care, failure to diagnose and errors during delivery can all represent signs of medical malpractice, many other factors can cause the condition in spite of receiving the highest quality medical care. According to MyChild™ at CerebralPalsy.Org,… Read More »
How Do the New York Courts Determine Damages in Dental Malpractice Lawsuits?
When a judge or jury finds in favor of the plaintiff in a dental malpractice action, the courts carefully examine the state laws that apply to determining damages as well as past judgments that apply to current cases. These and other resources help them arrive at fair compensation for past, current and future anticipated monetary… Read More »
Are NY Birth Injury Malpractice Suits Difficult to Prove?
Because of the complexity of medical issues, any type of malpractice lawsuit requires extensive attention to detail combined with experience navigating the laws specific to your state. If your infant suffers a birth injury in New York, you need the local support of Manhattan medical malpractice lawyers who understand the NY laws and the medical… Read More »