If your newborn baby suffered brachial palsy during childbirth due to negligence by the medical team, you may be wondering what the future looks like for them. Brachial palsy occurs when the nerves controlling movement and sensation in the arm and hand are damaged,...
Medical Malpractice
Copy-paste errors in EHRs put patients in danger
Electronic health records (EHRs) were supposed to transform patient care. To some extent, they have – but not always been for the better. While EHRs have streamlined communication between practices when they have compatible systems and made information much more...
The 4 elements of medical malpractice
A medical malpractice case happens when a doctor’s negligence harms a patient. This doesn’t mean that all non-optimal outcomes qualify as malpractice. A patient could pass away from an ailment simply because their condition is too serious, even though the doctors did...
Could a hospital-acquired infection indicate medical negligence?
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), are infections patients acquire at healthcare facilities while receiving treatment for other conditions. HAIs often result from the transmission of pathogens within the hospital environment. The common types include urinary tract...
How much can you recover with a medical malpractice claim?
As a victim of medical malpractice in New Jersey, the potential compensation you can recover depends on the unique aspects of your case. Before getting to that, it’s important to understand the damages you are entitled to, as they will inform the value of your claim....
Did your child sustain facial nerve palsy due to birth trauma?
Facial nerve palsy (the inability to move muscles on one or both sides of the face due to nerve damage) is one of the most commonly reported birth injuries. This can occur just before or at the time of delivery. Here is what to know about this birth injury: Causes...
Blindness after birth: Could it be medical malpractice?
Bringing new life into the world is a momentous occasion that is often filled with hope and anticipation. Unfortunately, some parents’ joy may be cut short due to complications arising during the birth of their child. Sometimes, such complications are quickly...
Is premature discharge considered medical malpractice?
Premature discharge refers to releasing a patient from a healthcare facility before it is medically appropriate. This can occur for various reasons, such as administrative pressure, lack of hospital beds or even misjudgment by healthcare providers. W While not all...
What’s the difference between a misdiagnosis and a missed diagnosis?
We put a lot of faith into our healthcare system and the professionals who provide our care. We trust them when they diagnose us with a medical condition and when they tell us everything looks good. A misdiagnosis and a missed diagnosis sound similar but refer to two...
Dangers of misdiagnosis due to medical negligence
When a patient gets to the hospital, they hope that they will get the best and correct treatment for their ailment. Unfortunately, misdiagnosis happens more often than we'd like to admit and it can lead to severe consequences. An overview of medical misdiagnosis When...
