A study by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine concludes that more than 4,000 surgical “never events” occur in this country each year. A never
New York hospitals may actually make more money when patients do not receive proper treatment. This information comes from a study published in The Journal
A 2002 study by New England Journal of Medicine discovered that when preventable medical errors happened, just one in three were being reported to patients.
New York residents whose loved ones will soon be going through surgery may have heard that a 72-year-old California man was left in a vegetative
it weren’t so frightening and deadly, it would be laughably ironic: people go to the hospital to get better, but many end up contracting life-altering
New York residents may be interested in a recent medical malpractice story out of Florida. An 18-year-old mother from that state underwent a breast augmentation
In 2013 the City of New York paid $131 million in malpractice settlements. In 2012, $134 million was paid to the victims of malpractice at
Everyone makes mistakes. Chances are, there’s not one person reading this who hasn’t committed an error at work. However, when most employees make a mistake,
We trust our surgeons to take the utmost care with procedures because they are highly trained and have taken an oath to “first, do no
A man from the Bronx died in the waiting room of a local hospital’s emergency center on Jan. 19. The man reportedly came to the
Going to the hospital is supposed to fix what ails you, still it seems that with each subsequent study comes more and more evidence that
It’s a tragedy unlike any other a parent can experience. You carry a precious life for nine months, nurturing it and planning for its future.
The family of a Russian heavyweight boxer is planning a lawsuit on behalf of the man. The boxer is suffering from brain damage, and the
A prominent New York surgeon has had his privileges suspended pending the outcome of an investigation into the removal of the wrong kidney in a
In 2012, a federal health agency announced a new initiative aimed at reducing the use of powerful antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes. Since then, prescriptions
A 38-year-old licensed practical nurse was arrested on felony neglect charges following an incident in which she allegedly failed to give five nursing home residents
When you go to the hospital, you expect the doctors and nurses to do everything in their power to give you the best care available.
New York residents who have a loved one living in a nursing home may be interested in some information about the possible issues residents may
Patients seeking medical treatment for minor injuries or illnesses can fall victim to medical errors or malpractice that increase the severity of their medical condition
Biopsy specialists in New York and elsewhere face remarkable challenges when attempting to differentiate between the different types of cells presented for their review. Studies
In a story that may interest military veterans in New York, an ex-Army vet won a malpractice lawsuit against a St. Louis hospital run by
New York hospital patients may be surprised to learn that a lack of communication worsens medical errors in many cases. A 2005 study jointly conducted
Patients who are treated in New York hospitals may wonder about how to approach possible medical malpractice situations, especially in cases involving difficulty in establishing
She was a legend and a pioneer who had forced her way into the male-dominated world of stand up comedy through sheer power of will,
New York residents may benefit from learning more about statistics related to fatal medical errors. Researchers have found that when physicians adhered to a standardized
Over the past several decades, scientific advances have revolutionized surgery, making procedures possible that were unthinkable in the past. Most surgeons are highly trained, conscientious
New York residents may be interested in information about some of the nerve injuries that can result from surgical errors. Trauma inflicted on the nerves
In October 2011, Plaintiff was admitted to Bellevue Hospital Center in Manhattan to treat endocarditis. Plaintiff’s doctors determined he required surgery at an advanced Cardiac
Black-box bills like the one known as Raina’s Law are making their way around several states including New York. These bills have been gathering support
When an infant suffers in any way, the parents often struggle with guilt and emotional pain. Sometimes those injuries are suffered during delivery, and in
The national average wait time for patients to see a doctor in the ER is approximately 28 minutes. Here in New York, the wait time is three
Most of us can’t even imagine what it would feel like to be hurt by those we trust to treat and cure us. When we
For victims of a medical malpractice case, the confusion and frustration they experience can lead them to feel isolated and alone. For many, the only
