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- The Effect of “Apology Laws” on Medical Malpractice Claims
Jun 28, 2019
In recent years, states have adopted “Apology Laws,” which allow doctors to apologize to patients for medical errors and negative outcomes without fear of such apologies being used against them as evidence in medical malpractice litigation. While 38 states and the District of Columbia have embraced the idea of doctors saying sorry, and enacted legislation this effect, there has been little known about the ultimate impact of apology laws in these states. In this article,...Read More - Diagnostic Imaging Errors and Misdiagnosis Drive up Healthcare Costs, Walmart Says
Jun 14, 2019
The largest private employer in the United States, Walmart Inc., recently announced a plan to combat excessive healthcare spending for its employees. One of the culprits they say? Countless people being misdiagnosed because of diagnostic imaging errors. In fact, the company says a significant number of its workers are being misdiagnosed by their doctor or being treated with unnecessary surgery when only non-surgical interventions are needed. Beyond the wasted resources spent on medical expenses, the...Read More - Magnetic Therapy may Improve Function after Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
May 31, 2019
Concussion and other mild brain injuries can have lasting effects. These injuries do not discriminate among those whom they impact, occurring in children and the elderly alike. Sadly, a person who suffers a concussion or another mild trauma affecting the brain may experience permanent cognitive impairments, personality changes, differences in behavior, and more. These lasting effects do not simply impact the sufferer, instead extending to his or her family, friends, and close personal relationships. As...Read More - Is there a Med Mal Damages Cap in Federally Funded Hospitals in New Jersey?
May 17, 2019
Receiving medical care is by no means the same in every environment. Clearly, when you go to your local doctor’s office, visit a nearby urgent care center, check into the hospital, or rush to the emergency room, each experience is fundamentally different from the next. But did you know that where you are treated and who is involved in your treatment may also spell implications if you are a victim of medical malpractice? In fact,...Read More - Understanding Surgical Site Infections in New Jersey
May 3, 2019
NJ Surgical Site Infection Attorneys Among the many complications that may be caused by medical malpractice in New Jersey, surgical site infection is a dangerous problem. As a person planning to undergo surgery or a patient who has recently undergone a surgical procedure, there are some critical things about surgical site infection and other postoperative complications that you should know. Here, we define and examine the issue of surgical site infection to provide a better...Read More - Fronzuto Law Group Founder to Speak on Patient Safety in NJ Medical Malpractice Law
Apr 5, 2019
Fronzuto Law Group firm founder, Ernest P. Fronzuto, is scheduled to serve as a speaker in the Medical Malpractice Program of the New Jersey Association for Justice 2019 Boardwalk Seminar. As a highly regarded New Jersey Medical Malpractice Attorney, Mr. Fronzuto will serve as a lecturer for the purpose of furthering legal education in this realm of law. His presentation is set to address the New Jersey Patient Safety Act, a significant piece of legislation...Read More - Can Vaccinations Lead to Medical Malpractice Claims?
Mar 22, 2019
As the debate over vaccinations rages on, questions abound as it relates to this hot button issue. Politicians, medical professionals, and average Americans have been grappling with many of the questions surrounding this topic, including requirements for vaccines, the rights of parents, when children must be vaccinated and what for, and what role doctors should play in the vaccination process. One of the critical questions that is seldom addressed in the context of vaccines is:...Read More - How to Prepare for Your Meeting with a New Jersey Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Mar 8, 2019
If you or someone you love has suffered complications from medical malpractice in New Jersey, you should seek knowledgeable legal counsel as soon as possible. There are time limits to file a claim for medical negligence and your attorney will need time to assemble the most compelling case on your behalf. When you schedule an appointment with a lawyer to discuss the possibility of filing a lawsuit for medical malpractice, you are then left wondering...Read More - Orthopedic Surgery & Medical Negligence
Feb 22, 2019
Orthopedics, also spelled orthopaedics, is a medical specialty involving the musculoskeletal system. Like all other areas of medicine, there are good and bad outcomes when dealing with conditions that affect the bones, muscles, joints, tendons, and ligaments. If you find yourself experiencing symptoms that require an orthopedist or orthopedic procedure, the treatment you receive will have an enormous effect on the results. When errors occur during or following orthopedic surgery, you may experience serious complications...Read More - Ernest Fronzuto Speaks on Evidence at New Jersey Association for Justice Seminar
Feb 15, 2019
Distinguished New Jersey Civil Litigation Attorney Ernest P. Fronzuto, the founder of Fronzuto Law Group, will serve as a presenter at the upcoming New Jersey Association for Justice Winter Seminar, “Hot Topics in Evidence,” to be held on February 28, 2019. As a respected legal authority in the realm of plaintiff’s litigation in New Jersey, Mr. Fronzuto has been called upon to support continuing legal education in this area of law. His presentation, entitled “The Boundaries...Read More