Category: Medical Malpractice

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...

Both medical negligence and medical malpractice can cause injuries and suffering for patients. Even though the terms are related, intent is the primary difference in whether a health care provider commits medical malpractice or is guilty of medical negligence. A New Jersey medical malpractice attorney can help you determine the type...

Medical malpractice claims have to follow a different set of rules than other personal injury cases. If you do not know the unique requirements of medical malpractice laws in New Jersey, you could lose your right to seek compensation for your losses without the court ever taking a look at the merits...

When you sustain injury because of a negligent IV infiltration in a hospital or other medical facility, you might be able to recover compensation by filing a medical malpractice claim. Talking to a New Jersey medical malpractice attorney is the best way to know whether you have a claim. 

When you get sick, you need to get a prompt, correct diagnosis so that you can start appropriate treatment while the medical intervention can still work. A delay in diagnosis can mean the difference between life and death. A New Jersey personal injury attorney can help you go after compensation from...