Medical Malpractice

When we think about surgery, we often picture a clean and safe space filled with doctors and nurses who are skillfully working together. It’s a place built on trust, where everyone is focused on caring for their patients with attention to detail. And most times, that’s exactly what happens. But sometimes, mistakes are made, and when they happen, patients deserve to know their rights.

What Are Surgical Errors?

Surgical errors are some of the scariest mistakes in healthcare, with real risks of serious injury or worse.
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Medical malpractice claims exist because health care providers owe patients a duty to exercise reasonable care in their treatment of them. When a health care provider is negligent and provides substandard care, patients can be seriously injured or experience a substantial decline in already existing medical conditions.
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If you have suffered as the result of negligent medical care, you may be entitled to recover compensation for the damages you have incurred through a medical malpractice claim. Medical malpractice has layered complexities and there are several important hurdles that must be overcome to bring a successful claim.
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Medical malpractice claims involve a wide range of negligent acts perpetrated by doctors and other health care professionals. In some cases, the act of medical negligence may occur even prior to the patient receiving treatment.

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A bed sore, also referred to as a pressure ulcer, decubitus ulcer, or pressure sore, is a painful condition that can quickly become worse without the proper medical attention. Unfortunately, bed sores are completely avoidable when a patient is given the necessary care so the condition can quickly worsen if the patient continues to receive subpar care. This is why bed sores are commonly seen in Read more . . .

We depend on health care professionals to properly prescribe and provide accurate medications for us. Receiving the wrong prescription medication can aggravate existing medical conditions as well as cause new medical problems to arise. If you have been harmed because a health care provider failed in their duty of care, you may be able to file a
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A Johns Hopkins study published some scary and surprising statistics about medical mistakes in the United States healthcare system. The study revealed that more than 250,000 people in the U.S. die each year due to medical error. This puts medical error as the third leading cause of death outranked only by heart disease and cancer.
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Who is at-fault when a medical machine causes a patient injury?

Medical errors are a leading cause of death worldwide.  In fact, a report published in the British Medical Journal suggests that medical errors are in the third leading cause of death in the United States, causing at least 250,000 deaths per year.  Misdiagnoses are perhaps the most common cause of medical malpractice cases.  As the medical world becomes increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence, machines will play a greater role in our diagnosis and treatment.  Machines may reduce instances of medical malpractice, but machines are not infallible.  Our Monmouth County, New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers discuss how medical malpractice cases may evolve and change as the medical field incorporates more artificially intelligent machines.

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What is the standard for admitting expert witness testimony in New Jersey?

Expert witnesses will often form the cornerstone of your personal injury, product liability, or medical malpractice case. The testimony of an expert witness will at times prove essential in meeting the elements of your cause of action. Given the great weight that jury members often afford to the testimony of expert witnesses, it is the role of the judge to ensure any expert witness presented is trustworthy and offers reliable evidence. If you are considering introducing expert witness testimony in your..

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Every year, millions of Americans will seek medical care for an illness, injury, or routine examination.  While most physicians and other medical professionals are competent and well trained, medical malpractice continues to occur at alarmingly high rates nationally.  In fact, a recent John Hopkins study suggests that medical errors lead to over 250,000 deaths each year.  If you believe you have been injured by a medical professional, you are likely wondering whether you have a viable medical malpractice case.

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What is the standard of care in medical malpractice cases?

A New Jersey appellate court recently ruled that a doctor who treated a patient after another physician allegedly made a surgical error could not state an opinion on the standard of care in the medical malpractice case.  The case adds to the body of law regarding medical malpractice and standards of care in New Jersey.  Medical malpractice is an ever evolving field of law, making it complex and challenging.  Our Read more . . .