Category: Medical Malpractice

When preparing for surgery, patients trust their healthcare team to be fully alert and capable of performing at their best. However, surgeon fatigue—often caused by sleep deprivation—can significantly affect surgical outcomes, raising serious concerns about patient safety.  This brings up important questions about both medical ethics and legal responsibilities....

There is an inherent risk when prescribing medication. Even slightly altering medication dosage has the potential to render one hospitalized or worse. If you know or suspect your psychiatrist or doctor made a mistake or intentional error when prescribing/changing medication, the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys from Nagel Rice LLP can...

Medical malpractice is any act or omission by a physician that deviates from the standard of care and causes injury to the patient. Failure to treat a patient can result in severe consequences, such as the deterioration of the patient’s condition, which can lead to prolonged suffering, irreversible...

When a doctor does something that results in harm to a patient, he or she may be guilty of medical malpractice. It’s difficult to prove medical malpractice. Assembling the evidence needed can be a daunting challenge. Consult a New Jersey personal injury attorney if you think you have been the victim...

Choosing a new doctor can be a daunting task, especially when you have to wonder if the doctor has ever been sued for malpractice. The thought of being harmed by a doctor is scary. Many doctors get sued for malpractice but guilty verdicts are the ones to worry about. Fortunately, New Jersey...

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) occurs when the brain does not receive sufficient blood flow or oxygen. HIE often occurs before, during, or after childbirth. Because the brain controls bodily functions, a lack of oxygen to the infant’s brain can affect many organs, including lungs, heart, liver, and kidneys. A...

Telehealth appointments help patients and doctors conserve their time and save money. However, telehealth appointments are not completely devoid of risk. Healthcare workers need to understand the risks posed by telehealth appointments and do everything in their power to protect patients. Unfortunately, this doesn’t happen in all cases. A...

A bad outcome does not mean our doctor or medical provider is guilty of medical malpractice. A bad outcome can occur in a medical situation even when all precautions are followed and doctors do everything they can to help their patients. Sometimes, there is nothing anyone can do to cure a disease...

Medical providers and doctors are held to a high standard of care. When they violate a standard of care, the result can be catastrophic injuries. Mistakes and errors during prenatal care or childbirth could result in a child developing cerebral palsy. Our New Jersey personal injury attorney can help you seek...

Most medical procedures result in some level of pain or discomfort. Doctors, nurses, and other medical providers tell patients they can expect some pain or discomfort. However, what happens if your healthcare provider causes you pain intentionally or negligently? Can you sue a healthcare provider for causing pain? In this blog, our...

Receiving treatment for a cancer diagnosis can be stressful and physically challenging. You trust the cancer treatment center or health facility to provide proper care and treatment. Negligent treatment and misdiagnosis of cancer can be life-threatening. Our New Jersey medical malpractice attorney discusses your rights as a cancer patient and what...

If you file a medical malpractice claim or lawsuit against a healthcare provider like a doctor, hospital, or treatment center, you must prove all of the allegations of your case with evidence. Your medical malpractice lawyer probably did not go to medical school, so how do they help you prove medical malpractice...