Updates and Insights: Medical Malpractice
- 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 - Medical Malpractice and Lack of Informed Consent in New Jersey
Apr 15, 2016
Medical malpractice occurs in a myriad of forms: during surgery, during childbirth, in hospitals and emergency rooms, with medication, in children, adults, and the elderly. The variety of actions (or lack thereof) that may constitute medical malpractice is similarly variable, including misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose, delayed diagnosis, failure to treat, prescription errors, and many more. Among the many forms of medical malpractice that cause undue harm to patients, one such form that is often overlooked is...Read More - New Study Examines Medical Malpractice Claims Against Anesthesiologists
Feb 19, 2016
According to a newly released study, there has been a significant reduction in the number of medical malpractice claims brought against anesthesiologists in the last decade. Although the study reported an overall decrease in the number claims against anesthesiologists, there is a striking difference between the frequency of claims in inpatient versus outpatient settings. The aforementioned study, entitled “Comparison and Trends of Inpatient and Outpatient Anesthesia Claims Reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank,” was presented at the latest Annual Meeting of the...Read More - New Survey Provides Insight into Medical Malpractice in the U.S.
Jan 1, 2016
A recent report outlines the results of a survey involving nearly 4,000 physicians from a variety of specialties, including primary care physicians, OB-GYN’s, and surgeons. The survey investigated the prevalence of medical malpractice lawsuits against these healthcare professionals, as well as the leading forms of negligence claimed in the suits brought against them. The recent report was generated by Medscape, a part of WebMD Health Professional Network that provides current medical information and educational tools to those in...Read More - Malfunctioning Mobile Medical Apps May Lead to Product Liability Claims
Dec 11, 2015
With the constant development of new technologies that supplement our lives, applications (often referred to as “Apps”) have become increasingly common, allowing us to accomplish a variety of tasks ranging from purchasing our coffee to finding directions to the nearest hotel or restaurant. It is not surprising, then, that monitoring our health has become easier than ever, with Apps such as Fitbit and MyFitnessPal helping us to regulate everything from calories consumed to steps taken, all from the...Read More - New Jersey Supreme Court Makes Landmark Decision Regarding Doctors with Insufficient Medical Malpractice Insurance Coverage
Oct 1, 2015
Can You Sue an Uninsured Doctor in NJ? In a landmark decision made by the New Jersey Supreme Court recently, justices barred medical malpractice victims from bringing direct cause of action lawsuits against physicians who treat them without adequate medical malpractice insurance. Further, the Court ruled that a physician’s failure to inform a patient of his or her lack of insurance does not represent a violation of the informed consent doctrine. Although this two-fold decision spells significant implications for victims...Read More