New Jersey Medical Malpractice Law Blog
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 injuries can birth trauma cause?
An adverse event that occurs when you give birth and causes impairment of your newborn's bodily function or structure is a birth trauma. There are many types of injuries that can result from birth trauma. They can affect all different parts of the body and range from...
The link between physician burnout and medical errors
Physician burnout is a serious problem in healthcare that needs addressing. Burnout occurs when physicians become overloaded and experience emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, fatigue, physical exhaustion, cynical detachment and self-deprecation. Physician...
What should you know about Erb’s palsy?
When New Jersey moms give birth, they trust in their medical facility to offer their best care. While many births these days go without complication or issue, things still go wrong. In some of those cases, the issues tie back to actions a medical professional did or...
Common birth injuries due to medical malpractice
Birth puts a tremendous strain on both the child and the mother, even without additional complications. When birth trauma is due to negligent medical care or improper use of instruments, the effects can be even more devastating. The Goldsmith & Goldsmith, LLP...
Judge claims family failed to prove malpractice case
People in Saddle Brook seek treatment from doctors, surgeons and other healthcare professionals with the expectation that doing so will result in their improvement. Unfortunately, health care does not come with a guarantee of satisfaction. Clinicians can attempt...
Did your injury result from an electronic health records error
When you are ill, you go to your doctor for treatment. When you suffer a sudden severe injury, you no doubt head to the emergency room for attention. No matter where you are, you expect to receive accurate treatment that helps heal your condition. Whether you are at...
Common birth injuries and prevention tactics
Expecting parents in New Jersey hope everything will go smoothly during labor and the baby will be born without harm. However, there are certain circumstances and errors that can lead to birth injuries. Some of these are due to increased risk factors, while others...
Medication errors may have dire consequences
Prescription medications help treat conditions, manage symptoms and reduce pain. However, prescription mistakes are extremely common in the health care community, and medication errors may cause severe consequences for patients. Prescription errors may happen in...
