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- Jury Rules Against Surgeon In Medical Malpractice Case
Jul 4, 2013
A plaintiff suing a surgeon over a botched 2009 surgery has been awarded a payout of $1 million. An orthopedic surgery gone wrong resulted in permanent nerve damage for an 82-year-old woman, New Jersey residents will be saddened to hear. Thankfully, however, the jury ruled in her favor in the medical malpractice case. The seven-day trial saw the surgeon and the sports medicine center he represents put on the stand to defend an error the...Read More - Medical Malpractice Suit Filed In Connection With 2011 Death
Jun 26, 2013
Two siblings who allege their father was given an incorrect medication in 2011 leading to his untimely death have filed suit against two separate hospitals in connection with the case. The siblings have claimed medical malpractice based on negligent care. As often happens in New Jersey, the out-of-state case is being handled by a county Superior Court. The siblings, a man and woman, allege their father was admitted to an emergency room complaining of severe...Read More - Medical Malpractice Suit Filed In New Jersey Against Local Doctor
Jun 20, 2013
A doctor who incorrectly performed a cosmetic surgery is facing a lawsuit from a former patient. The doctor, who performed an enhancement surgery for a 44-year-old New Jersey resident, is being hit with a medical malpractice suit after complications led to the patient contracting an infection. The suit encompasses both the doctor and his medical group at large. According to court documents, the surgery was performed in 2009, and since then the patient has suffered...Read More - Defective Product May Have Caused Death Of New Jersey Woman
Jun 14, 2013
A fire that killed a 47-year-old woman on May 29 may have been caused by a defective dishwasher, according to local authorities. New Jersey authorities are still looking into the cause of the fire. They have yet to release any additional information as to the make or model of the defective product. Firefighters responded to the emergency call early in the morning of May 29. They found the victim unresponsive lying on her couch, and...Read More - Health Care Reform Paves Way For Changes In Medical Malpractice
Jun 5, 2013
While controversial, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, better known as “Obamacare,” has changed the way professionals and patients look at health care. New Jersey residents with an interest in health care are aware that the thrust of Obamacare is partially to reward a higher caliber of treatment while maintaining watch for care that falls below a set standard. This philosophy could have sweeping ramifications in cases of medical malpractice. For instance, some people...Read More - New Jersey State Division Hit With Wrongful Death Suit
May 28, 2013
The death of an 8-year-old girl has led to a civil suit being filed against the state on charges of negligence. The daughter of the girl’s godmother is alleging wrongful death and negligence against the state of New Jersey, who she claims knew about the girl’s abusive home life and did not do enough to remove her from the environment. Litigation is pending. According to state records, the girl’s home was visited a total of...Read More - Defective Product Suits Filed Against Appliance Companies
May 20, 2013
Several appliance giants have come under fire for product issues specifically regarding front-loading washing machines. Numerous suits originating in New Jersey and elsewhere in the nation have been brought against several companies related to mold and mildew problems associated with their washing machine lines. Most of these defective product claims stem from possible health concerns related to the mold. Many plaintiffs have reported that not only are front-load washers susceptible to molding within the first...Read More - Telemedicine In New Jersey May Change Medical Malpractice Laws
May 14, 2013
Technology is constantly evolving, and nowhere is this evolution more visible than in the medical field. In New Jersey and elsewhere around the nation, the concept of “telemedicine” is becoming more prevalent: the move is toward less in-person patient-doctor interaction. This futuristic take on medicine is sparking controversy as to how medical malpractice suits will be handled if an in-person appointment is no longer required. Telemedicine is not a new phenomenon: for some time, New...Read More - New Jersey Legislation Changes Medical Malpractice Suits
May 6, 2013
A controversial new ruling may significantly change the process of seeking legal recourse in malpractice suits. The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled on April 25 that expert witnesses called in medical malpractice cases must specialize in the same field of medicine as the accused doctor. This new ruling could have a profound effect on any future malpractice suits in the state of New Jersey. Precedent for the change in procedure was found in a 2007...Read More - Novelty Helmets A Dangerous Product For New Jersey Motorcyclists
May 3, 2013
The sale of so-called “novelty helmets”, cheap but flashy alternatives to more expensive safety helmets, is leading to more and more motorcycle deaths, according to national authorities. New Jersey motorcycle aficionados should take note: according to many studies, a novelty helmet is a dangerous product that does not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash. Many national safety organizations are attempting to raise awareness about this critical issue. The National Highway Traffic Safety...Read More