Articles Posted in Medical Malpractice

The term “medical malpractice” is one most people have heard of. It’s on television advertisements, in the news and online. But what is it, exactly? Medical malpractice is not always something that is easy to prove. In fact, it can be a complicated legal battle that requires the experience and knowledge of a dedicated attorney.…

There is a long-standing tension between doctors and malpractice lawyers over tort reform. A recent survey from Medscape asked doctors their opinions on what should be done to reform the medical malpractice system. The most common suggestion was to implement pre-trial screening panels. A pre-trial screening panel would investigate malpractice claims for medical merit before…

When people think of medical malpractice, they often think of physicians and surgeons. The truth is, that just about anyone in the medical field can be sued for malpractice. Nurses, health care facilities, anesthesiologists and other people and entities that provide health care services can be held liable. Hospitals While the entire hospital is not…

You were injured in some way by a medical professional. You are certain that you have a medical malpractice case. Hold on. Before you start to think about all that you will do with your lawsuit winnings, there are some things that you need to know about medical malpractice. Proving a successful case is not…

Rather than focus on improving the quality of medical care as a way to reduce health care costs throughout the United States, the self-dubbed “Gang of Six” has included in their budget proposal plans to save “an unspecified amount through medical malpractice reform.” Even conservative republicans, who traditionally support tort reform because they are financially…

According to a 2010 study, more than 225,000 Americans die every year due to medical mistakes. “Medical malpractice is not a myth,” said Syracuse medical mistake lawyer Michael A. Bottar, Esq., of Bottar Law, PLLC. “That being said, most medical negligence is confined to a very small number of physicians. The majority of physicians will…

“Bottar Law, PLLC is presently prosecuting several New York medical malpractice lawsuits concerning the wrongful death of an infant from Group B streptococcus,” said Michael A. Bottar, Esq., a Syracuse birth injury lawyer. “Even though GBS is the leading cause of infectious death in infants, it often goes untreated. Many pregnant mothers do not receive…

To err is human. Doctors, nurses and hospitals are no exception. According to a study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, as many as 10-15% of medical diagnoses are wrong. That data, taken from patient autopsies, paints a fairly accurate picture about Syracuse medical malpractice lawsuits for mistakes made by local practitioners…

On January 4, 2010, a Fort Drum woman went into labor in her home. By the time that emergency responders arrived, the woman was in labor and the baby was crowning. The baby was delivered in a bathtub and was taken to Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, New York, for care including difficulty breathing. Precipitate…

While much ink has been spilled over medical malpractice insurance rates for New York doctors and hospitals – commonly referred to as the “medical malpractice crisis” – what the medical profession does not want the public to know is that the crisis lies in the number of medical mistakes. Several recent studies, including those conducted…