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You may have heard about “apology laws” throughout the country that give physicians the freedom to say simple things like “I’m sorry” when something goes wrong or even outright apologize for not doing something better without risking having their words come back to...
Medical misdiagnosis is a grave issue that affects thousands of patients each year. It occurs when a healthcare professional fails to identify a patient's condition correctly. This could potentially lead to severe consequences. Understanding why misdiagnosis can be...
Unless you are in a critical condition, you can expect to spend quite a bit of time waiting around in an emergency room. ER staff use a system called triaging, which essentially directs care to the most critical patients first. Doctors and nurses know (or should...
When you reach out to our personal injury law firm, particularly for medical malpractice or nursing home negligence cases, you may wonder why so many documents and records are requested. While it may seem overwhelming, each piece of evidence plays a crucial role in...
Have you ever wondered about the potential consequences of a medical oversight? While you might often hear about misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose could be equally dangerous. Understanding the dangers associated with failure to diagnose and how it differs from...
It can be scary to go to the doctor, but you usually trust them to figure out what is wrong and how to get better. Sadly, sometimes, even the best doctors make mistakes. Misdiagnosis happens more often than you might realize, and it can cause real problems for...
If you're wondering whether a medical mistake you experienced is malpractice, you'd have to understand New York's laws on the matter. Because there are many nuances to this complex issue, there's no straightforward answer. By law, for a medical error to be considered...
Health care that fails to meet the accepted standards for medical professionals is called medical malpractice. Health care providers in New York and other states may be held financially responsible for patients’ injuries if it can be proved that the injuries occurred...
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor or health care staff member causes a patient harm due to failing to uphold the established standard of care in the medical field. People who believe they are medical malpractice victims in New York may want to hire an attorney...
When preparing to undergo any type of operation, medical professionals have a duty to provide patients with information on any potential risks involved. However, this discussion might not always include the topic of surgical errors, and any type of error during even a...