A jury in Monmouth county has awarded a woman $24 million for injuries sustained as a result of medical malpractice. The woman had her legs and left hand amputated after an infected kidney stone led to septic shock. The case was tried by Bruce Nagel and Sue Connors...
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Category: Doctor Errors
Family of Child Declared Brain Dead Sues Hospital
What legal rights do you have if doctors are negligent in recommending and carrying out a risky procedure?
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When a child is suffering from a serious ailment, doctors will often look for a solution that will solve the problem for the rest of the child’s life and/or reduce his or her exposure to...
Jury Awards $1.55 Million in Suicide Case
A jury in Newark awarded the widow of a Short Hills man $1.55 million in connection with her husband’s suicide. On August 7, 2008, Betty Movitz sued Dr. Sostowski of Bernardsville and Dr. Del la Torre of Montclair who had treated her husband, Mark Movitz, for his bipolar disorder. The jury found both of...
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Assertive patient advocates may help prevent medical mistakes
When it comes healthcare, it is important for patients to be aware of what is going on from a treatment perspective. However, too often patients shy away from questioning their healthcare providers, and blindly accept their doctor's decision. To prevent medical errors or mistakes from occurring, it is now...
Negligent doctor faces murder charges
Access to healthcare is important for the well-being of any person. Most visit doctors for preventive care, urgent health matters or the management of chronic diseases. When offering services, hospitals are required to comply with various patient safety and health regulations and they are required to maintain a hygienic and sanitary environment. When a
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Medical mistake claims life of a woman after routine surgery
The suggestion of surgical intervention as well as the thought of being hospitalized for recovery not only evoke understandable trepidation but also offer hope to patients. Most patients and their families take comfort in receiving medical care in one of the most advanced healthcare and medical systems in the world. However, despite this fact,...
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$24 million paid by a county to settle medical malpractice cases
Patients with various conditions routinely visit hospitals to have their conditions resolved or have a treatment plan. Most expect hospital staff to take reasonable steps to ensure that the health condition is addressed adequately and competently. However, there are times when the healthcare staff may fail to take the necessary step during a treatment...
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Rising patient volumes may increase medical mistakes
All jobs and careers come with their stresses. Most of us at some point in our lives have experienced work-related stress resulting from an approaching deadline or excessive workload. As a result of this stress, some people may have neglected to address an important issue or forgot to do something during work. Mistakes happen,...
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Amputee sues hospital for medical malpractice
Hospitals and clinics routinely provide preventive care and ongoing management of injuries and illnesses. And patients and their families are generally grateful for the services doctors and other healthcare providers provide. However, when a medical mistake occurs and a patient is harmed by it, one's faith in the healthcare system is...
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Overseeing doctor is responsible for mistakes of healthcare staff
In today's growing healthcare industry, the need for more doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers has increased. In fact, the growth of physician assistants and nurse practitioners has dramatically increased. However, with this growth come other challenges. PAs and NPs can ease the workload of doctors, but what are the consequences when the PA...
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