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- Impact of the Discovery Rule on Medical Malpractice Claims
Oct 9, 2023
Understanding the Concept of the Discovery Rule and its Complex Implications is Important for the Outcome of Your Medical Malpractice Case in New Jersey Sadly, your medical team failed at meeting their duty of care, and now you suffer a devastating injury caused by their negligence. You have a medical malpractice claim, but you may wonder how you get those who caused you harm to pay for your damages. Medical malpractice claims in New Jersey...Read More - Your Rights Amidst Cauda Equina Syndrome Negligence in New Jersey
Sep 30, 2023
Experienced NJ Cauda Equina Syndrome Malpractice Attorneys Representing Victims and Families Cauda equina syndrome is a potentially paralyzing condition that can lead to life-long treatment. When the nerve endings at the base of the spine become impacted, an individual may experience bowel or bladder problems and numbness. And the longer the condition remains untreated, the more likely it will lead to permanent loss of sensation and use in the pelvic region. As such, quick diagnosis...Read More - New Study Reveals Implications of Diagnostic Errors and Misdiagnosis Among Americans
Sep 15, 2023
A Recent Study by Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine Revealed that Almost 800,000 Individuals in the U.S. Experience Permanent Disabilities or Death due to Improper Diagnosis on an Annual Basis. According to a recent Johns Hopkins Armstrong Institute for Diagnostic Excellence study, roughly 795,000 Americans suffer permanent disability or death due to misdiagnoses, citing a misdiagnosis rate of 11% among doctors. However, the misdiagnosis rate does not apply evenly to all conditions, as some are misdiagnosed more...Read More - Who is Responsible for Defective Children’s Products in NJ?
Sep 1, 2023
You carefully researched and tested all of the baby car seats before buying one, relying on brand recognition for safety, consumer reports, and recommendations from other parents. After all that precaution, you could never have predicted that your baby’s car seat would fail when you needed it most. The car seat was defective, and your baby was injured. Who is responsible for your baby’s harm? Governing Law on Defective Children’s Products in New Jersey When...Read More - The Link Between Epidurals and Birth Injuries
Aug 25, 2023
While Epidurals are Commonly Used for Pain Relief in the Childbirth Process, They can Also Lead to Serious Injuries if Errors Occur. All pregnant women anticipate the labor pains of delivering a baby. Whether she faces her first or fifth delivery, each woman tolerates pain differently and every labor and delivery is different, some longer and more physically taxing than others. A woman may tear or struggle with sleep loss. As a result, many women...Read More - Malpractice in Optometry and Ophthalmology: What Happens when Eye Treatment Goes Wrong
Aug 11, 2023
New Jersey Ophthalmologist Malpractice Attorneys Discuss What Provides Grounds for Medical Negligence Claims Against Eye Doctors Your eyes are how you access the world and understand it. They are crucial to physical, mental, and emotional health. As a result, when your eye doctor is part of your healthcare team, you trust that your eye care for disease, vision prevention, and treatment is in good hands. However, when your optometrist or ophthalmologist delivers substandard care, you...Read More - Determining Liability for Medical Negligence During Treatment for a Car Accident
Jul 28, 2023
Car Accidents May Cause Injuries that Need Medical Care. Learn More about Who is Liable when Medical Malpractice after an Accident Leads to Subsequent Harm. A car accident most often leads to injury due to the physical force that violently jolts the bodies of the vehicles’ occupants. Passengers and drivers often wrench their necks forcefully, tossing their heads from front to back or side to side, depending on the location of the impact. The speed...Read More - Risks and Exposure to Chiropractic Stroke due to Malpractice
Jul 21, 2023
Chiropractor Malpractice Attorneys Representing Clients Injured by Improper Chiropractic Care in New Jersey As a medical professional licensed in managing back and neck pain, a chiropractor has extensive knowledge of the human neuro-musculoskeletal structure. They understand the relationship between bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves and its effect on a patient. They believe that subluxations, or vertebral misalignments, cause numerous diseases and conditions. As such, they may also advise patients about nutrition, exercise, alignment, and...Read More - Fatal Medical Malpractice Claims in New Jersey
Jul 7, 2023
When Fatal Medical Errors Lead to Death in NJ, Those Impacted Have Rights In New Jersey, a wrongful death lawsuit compensates family members for losing their loved one due to the negligence or wrongful actions of another or others. As such, when a medical professional like a surgeon or their team makes an inexcusable and fatal mistake during a surgical procedure, they may be held liable to loved ones for causing the death. Depending on...Read More - Meeting the Burden of Proof in a New Jersey Medical Malpractice Case
Jun 23, 2023
When You Allege Medical Negligence in NJ, How Do You Prove it? To recover your losses due to a medical professional’s or healthcare facility’s negligence, you must file a medical malpractice claim. When you do, you are the plaintiff and you have the burden to prove that the medical provider, hospital, or other medical professional or facility is responsible for your injury. This is true in standard medical malpractice cases; however, there are exceptions to...Read More