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- Hospital Parents Come To 9 Million Agreement After Birth Injury
Jan 30, 2014
Babies who suffer injuries during or immediately following birth can develop life-altering conditions as a result. And often, these injuries are caused by an error made during the delivery process and there is nothing that parents could have done to prevent the incident and protect their child. Because of how dramatically a birth injury can affect babies and their parents, it can be crucial to take legal action to hold negligent parties accountable. That is...Read More - Could A Doctors Clothes Make You Sick
Jan 24, 2014
One of the most serious risks that can affect a patient’s health in the hospital is an infection. Hospitals are full of both people who are sick and people with fragile or vulnerable immune systems. This can result in quite a dangerous combination, which is why we expect that every measure be taken to protect germs and bacteria from spreading in a hospital. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Too often, patients in New...Read More - When Should A Doctor Be Held Accountable For A Surgical Error
Jan 16, 2014
Going in for surgery can be a very frightening experience. While it is very likely that an operation will be free of complications, we know that there are risks with any surgical operation. But if and when something does go wrong, it can be very difficult for New Jersey patients and their families to figure out what went wrong and who may be to blame for a surgical error. In many cases, complications that arise...Read More - 3 Year Old Girl Dies After Dental Procedure Takes Tragic Turn
Jan 10, 2014
The parents of a young girl were given some devastating news after their 3-year-old daughter went in for a dental precedure and suffered brain damage while under sedation. She tragically passed away as a result of a string of errors that were allegedly made, according to a lawsuit filed by the family. New Jersey residents may have read about this story, which has made headlines across the country due to the level of negligence that...Read More - Hospital Denies Medication Error Caused Babys Condition
Jan 3, 2014
Going to the hospital can be a frightening experience. But we generally agree that a trip to the hospital can be necessary for us to feel better, get treated and recover from an injury or illness. While this is quite often what happens, there are some situations in which a mistake is made and a patient ends up feeling worse because of a surgical or medication error. This is the tragic situation in which two...Read More - Parents To Receive 7 Million After Baby Injured After Birth
Dec 23, 2013
Newborn babies require extremely special and attentive care by hospital staff. New parents across New Jersey are generally not attuned to the immediate health care and medical needs of a baby, which is why it is crucial that doctors and nurses provide standard levels of care to new babies who are quite fragile and vulnerable. When a baby’s needs are neglected immediately following birth, the damage to his or her physical and mental capabilities can...Read More - Young Girl Suffers Serious Brain Injury During Tonsillectomy
Dec 20, 2013
The mother of a 13-year-old girl got some tragic news after her daughter had undergone a routine procedure to have her tonsils removed. The operation was supposed to help the girl (who suffered from sleep apnea) sleep better, control weight gain and have more energy. Immediately after the procedure, the girl appeared to recovering well but just a short time later, the girl’s oxygen levels dropped dramatically and she went into cardiac arrest. Hospital staff...Read More - Victim Awarded 30 Million After Surgical Fire
Dec 12, 2013
When a mistake is made during a surgical procedure, patients are often unaware of the error until after the surgery is complete and they are recovering. By then, much of the damage may have already been done. This can be a devastating realization for patients and their families, but it is important for them to know that they have the right to take legal action in the event that a surgical error has resulted in...Read More - How Did Serial Infector Keep Getting Hired At Hospitals
Dec 5, 2013
Hospitals and clinics in New Jersey have a responsibility to thoroughly vet job candidates before hiring them. These workers are put in positions that require them to provide standard care to vulnerable patients and it is crucial that people who could put these lives in jeopardy are kept out of these positions. However, hospital negligence has contributed to a number of unsafe or uncertified staff members being hired. Most recently, New Jersey residents may have...Read More - Kidney Transplant Affected By Single Drop Of Liquid
Nov 26, 2013
Donating an organ to another person can be a life-saving gift. But it can also be a scary experience, as it requires two people to undergo surgical procedures and this can cause anxiety in any person. People are often reassured that these procedures are done all the time and there is nothing to worry to. However, unexpected events can happen during a surgery that puts one or both patients in danger. Recently, a husband and...Read More