Nagel Rice is investigating claims against the HealthPlus Surgery Center in Saddle Brook, New Jersey. According to the New Jersey Department of Health, more than 3,000 patients at the HealthPlus Surgery Center may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.
Patients who had procedures done at the HealthPlus Surgery Center between January...
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Month: December 2018
What are the Most Common Causes of Urologic Malpractice?
Urology is a specialized medical field that focuses on the urinary tract for both men and women and the reproductive system for men. A urologist has specialized skills and knowledge regarding problems and medical conditions related to these systems. Medical errors in urology could result in devastating and potentially life-threatening conditions. A patient may...
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What is the Statute of Limitations on Pediatric Malpractice in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit related to medical malpractice is two years from the date the malpractice was discovered, or the malpractice should have been discovered. However, there are exceptions to this two-year rule for suing for medical malpractice that could extend the length of time to file...
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10 Signs Your Loved One is Being Abused in a Nursing Home
Abuse in nursing homes is a problem in the United States, including in New Jersey nursing homes. Vulnerable people are being abused and neglected by the people who oversee their care. Employees and operators of nursing homes have a duty to protect residents and prevent abuse and neglect.
When a nursing home resident is abused...
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