Updates and Insights: Medical Malpractice
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Gave Nearly $70 Million to Doctors in New Jersey Last Year
Jul 12, 2017
Consider this: a recent report from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services revealed that pharmaceutical manufacturers gave $69 million to New Jersey doctors in 2016, a striking increase when compared with previous years. In fact, $69 million represents a 17 percent increase from 2015 and a 21 percent increase from 2014. Although pharmaceutical companies are not legally allowed to pay doctors to prescribe their drugs, they can pay for services including: speeches at conferences, lecturing at education...Read More - New Jersey Surgical Injury Lawyers Represent Victims of Surgeon Malpractice
Jun 2, 2017
Earlier this year, our team of New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys filed a lawsuit on behalf of a Passaic County woman who suffered a serious surgical injury due to the negligence of doctor who performed an unnecessary and detrimental operative procedure. Following a foot injury, our client sought treatment from multiple physicians. She received an X-Ray and an MRI, both of which confirmed that the injury was only a strain and tendonitis. The pain continued, at which time...Read More - What is Simultaneous Surgery? Medical Malpractice Attorney Ernest Fronzuto Talks to CBS News
May 12, 2017
Medical malpractice attorney and Fronzuto Law Group founder, Ernest Fronzuto, was recently called upon as a legal resource to discuss the strikingly common and potentially dangerous practice of simultaneous surgery. CBS 2 New York reported on the issue of simultaneous, or concurrent surgery, which occurs when a surgeon is booked to perform two, or sometimes even more, surgeries at the same time. The practice of double-booking surgeries often occurs in teaching hospitals, as less experienced physicians are...Read More - What is Sepsis?
Apr 6, 2017
Sepsis: you may have heard the term before, but what is it? Sepsis is a life-threatening complication that results from infection and claims the lives of approximately 8 million people internationally each year. Sepsis can be caused by a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection that is improperly treated or allowed to progress without medical intervention. Sepsis is often described as occurring in three stages. It begins with general sepsis, which is the easiest to treat;...Read More - Surgical Error During Colonoscopy and Postoperative Negligence Leads to Wrongful Death Case
Mar 15, 2017
A colonoscopy is a relatively routine procedure. In fact, colonoscopies can serve as profoundly beneficial tools for early detection of conditions such as colon cancer. However, as with all surgeries and procedures, there are inherent risks for the patient. Worse still, when a doctor performing a colonoscopy makes an error or is negligent in some way, the results can be catastrophic, if not fatal. This scenario occurred in 67-year-old Carole Christiansen, who underwent a routine colonoscopy...Read More - Cardiologist Accused of Medical Malpractice in Morris County Homicide Case
Feb 16, 2017
After a man beat his wife to death in a brutal killing in Morris County, several of his children have brought a medical malpractice lawsuit against the man’s doctor, who allegedly failed to detect his Alzheimer’s Disease and prescribed anti-anxiety medications in lieu of referring him to a mental health professional. Are you looking for help with a medical malpractice case in Morris County, NJ? You’ve come to the right place. At Fronzuto Law Group, our...Read More - New Research Shows IVC Filters Pose Risks with Little Reward
Jan 18, 2017
IVC filters, or inferior vena cava filters, have been the subject of debate within the medical community for years, as physicians and regulators continue to discuss the efficacy of these medical devices, as well as the risks they pose to patients. According to recently published research that investigates the efficacy of IVC filters in improving survival rates, these devices may pose more of a risk than a benefit. What is an IVC Filter? An IVC filter...Read More - FDA Warns Against Prescribing Opioids and Sedatives in Combination
Sep 24, 2016
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently required more effective warnings about the potentially lethal consequences of combining prescription painkillers and sedatives. This announcement followed the filing of a petition by health directors of 16 states and 12 cities, resulting from a concern about the increasing occurrence of overdose of prescription painkillers. The FDA has been the subject of much criticism for its failure to react in response to the rapid increase in opioid-related...Read More - Opioid Abuse, Prescription Negligence, and Medical Malpractice in New Jersey
Jun 17, 2016
Prescription medications have changed our lives for the better in so many ways, curing illness, fighting infection, managing symptoms, and alleviating pain. However, many of these powerful pharmaceuticals also present a significant threat of abuse, taking hold in our society and claiming thousands of lives every year. The death of high-profile people and celebrities due to prescription overdose has catapulted this issue into the public discourse; however, the incidence of abuse and death due to pharmaceuticals has...Read More - New York Lawmakers Consider Extending Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Jun 3, 2016
Lawmakers in New York State are currently considering a piece of legislation that would significantly alter the statute of limitations for victims of medical malpractice. Currently, patients are required to bring medical malpractice claims within 2 1/2 years of the date that the alleged medical malpractice occurred. This new bill would dramatically increase the statute of limitations, beginning the time frame when the patient first suspects that he or she may have suffered harm as a...Read More