We all know that doctors often double-book patients. That’s why we often find ourselves waiting in the exam room for what seems like an eternity in a paper or cotton wrap with only a selection of 5-year-old magazines to pass the time. However, if you’re undergoing...
New Jersey Medical Malpractice Law Blog
Did my doctor make a mistake?
After a diagnosis or surgery, it can be hard to know if your doctor made a grave mistake. Even when doctors do make a mistake, they are often quick to cover it up with additional treatments, or otherwise skirting around the issue. It is hard for a patient to recognize...
Will your surgeon tell you about operating room mistakes?
You expect competence from your surgeon and his or her operating room team. You also expect that your surgeon will tell you if the worst happens and something goes wrong before, during or after your surgery. Unfortunately, however, you cannot count on this. As...
What are some breaches of doctor-patient confidentiality?
As a patient, you require a certain amount of privacy and support from your medical care professional. Breaches of this trust are serious, and can stem from lack of supervision of medical staff to disregard for the law. Expectations of privacy According to FindLaw,...
What could cause maternal death following a birth?
While a birth is a happy occasion for many families, there are some who have to deal with the death of the new mother. You may not want to think about this happening to you, but planning ahead and being proactive may be the best way to ensure it does not. WebMD...
Epilepsy misdiagnosis leads to accused giving up medical license
Many patients in New Jersey fear receiving a misdiagnosis and not healing or improving in any way. Over 200 children received an epilepsy diagnosis and treatment plan from a Detroit doctor that did not have the medical condition. The dangers of a misdiagnosis led to...
Man sues over chemotherapy dosage error
Most people in Saddle Brook likely understand that medical treatment does not come with any type of satisfaction guarantee. For all of the advances seen in medical science in recent years, clinicians can only do so much. That said, patients should be able to expect...
When is a Birth Injury the Basis for a Medical Malpractice Case?
According to a recent investigative report, the United States is one of the most dangerous developed nations where a mother can give birth. Statistics indicate that over 50,000 mothers suffer significant injuries while or after they’ve given birth and approximately...
SPINAL FUSION DON’T DO IT WITHOUT A SECOND OPINION
Spinal fusion surgery is fast becoming the most common unnecessary surgery pushed on patients. It is a big money maker for the surgeon. The surgeon gets paid more from insurance companies when rods and screws are placed in your back. Not all physicians are ethical. ...
What is the prognosis for Erb’s palsy sufferers?
New Jersey mothers expect excellent care when it comes to giving birth. After all, this is a monumental medical moment in their life. Modern technology makes giving birth a safe process in America. But that does not mean mistakes never happen. Today we will take a...