Electronic health records and digital medical data have transformed the way medical malpractice cases are investigated and litigated. For patients who have suffered harm due to negligence, this data can serve as evidence and/or clarify evidence in ways that strengthen...
New Jersey Medical Malpractice Law Blog
What is the most dangerous element of surgery?
Surgical procedures have become so common that many people now downplay the risks involved. After all, surgeons are subject to some of the most rigorous medical training standards. Typically, surgeons have many years of education and experience that allow them to...
Doctors can be distracted by their phones
There are certainly positive sides to doctors using cellphones while they are at work. They may be able to keep up on medical news or new developments. Cellphones make it easier to check electronic health records or consult clinical reference materials. They also give...
Protect your legal rights as the victim of a medical mistake
Medical negligence can turn your life upside down. What starts as a routine visit or procedure can spiral into unexpected complications or emotional turmoil due to avoidable mistakes by the health care provider, leaving you in a difficult position. While your focus is...
Are ‘never events’ a sign of negligence?
Everyone makes mistakes. As long as there are humans, there will always be human error. But some mistakes should never happen, especially in a healthcare setting. These are referred to as ‘never events,’ and they can have severe consequences. The significance of...
Women are more likely to have a misdiagnosed heart attack
There are discrepancies in how doctors treat heart attacks between men and women. Some studies find that a misdiagnosis is much more common if the patient is female. It’s more likely that a doctor will decide she is suffering from a minor ailment, such as heartburn,...
Medication errors may arise at the end of treatment
There are many points at which physicians could make significant medication errors. Frequently, those errors occur during the initial prescribing process. Physicians overlook contraindications or fail to notice a drug interaction when recommending a new course of...
Could AI prevent some hospital-based pharmaceutical errors?
There are pros and cons to promoting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. Some worry that it is a job eliminator (and for some industries, that’s true), but others see ways that AI can make their industries safer for their customers. The...
When is a birth injury considered medical malpractice?
Welcoming a baby should be a joyful experience in a parent’s life. However, childbirth doesn’t always go as smoothly as expected. Complications can arise quickly and, in some cases, result in serious injuries to the baby. If your baby suffered a birth injury, you may...
The dangers of retained surgical objects
Doctors and nurses use many tools during surgery, including needles, scissors, sponges, clamps and scalpels. While medical practitioners are supposed to be very careful during operations to avoid injuring patients, there are times when surgical tools are left inside a...

