New York Malpractice & Injury Lawyer Blog

Research shows that there are approximately 700 deaths in the United States each day due to medical negligence or error. A television station looked into medical malpractice deaths in Wisconsin and came up with some disturbing information. Johns Hopkins led a research study that found that medical errors were the cause of death in more…

The elderly in our country are the biggest consumers of medical care. As we age, we need medical professionals more and more. Because senior citizens are more likely to visit a doctor than other people, they are also more likely to become the victims of medical malpractice. Fortunately, there are ways that you can help…

Diagnosing diabetes is not difficult for most doctors. Getting the right diagnosis, however, can be. How is that so? With the number of people newly diagnosed with diabetes on the rise, reports have surfaced that some people are being misdiagnosed with Type 2 diabetes when they actually have Type 1. It may seem that being…

A major settlement was approved in Oakland County Circuit Court on July 20. The patients who filed suit against three hospitals in the state along with oncologist Farid Fata will share a settlement that totals $8 million. Fata was accused and found guilty of intentionally misdiagnosing or mistreating patients. He is currently in prison, serving…

Kimberly Jeffery-Wolfert is suing her former employer, UC Health, stating that her old bosses did not follow acceptable safety protocols. The former nurse further alleges that the actions, or lack of actions, on the part of the hospital put patients at risk. Wolfert worked for the healthcare system as an infection preventionist. Part of her…

Lori Cichewicz, a woman in Michigan, was told nearly a decade ago that if she had children, they would be born with Down Syndrome. Cichewicz elected to undergo a permanent birth control procedure to eliminate her chances of becoming pregnant. In 2011, Cichewicz gave birth to her daughter. Fox News reported that Cichewicz had her…

Medical error and negligence does not only occur among the average citizen. The famous are not immune to the risks of improper medical care. When it comes to celebrities and medical malpractice, there may be some that immediately pop into your mind…Michael Jackson, for instance…and some that you haven’t heard of. Here are some of…

Gastric bypass procedures are done on a daily basis around the country. For many people, the surgery is a last effort in the long battle to lose weight. Medical mistakes can occur during any surgery, but the risk of mistake rises with the level of complication surrounding the procedure. Because gastric bypass surgery can be…

Medical mistakes happen on a daily basis. Mistakes are often simple in nature and take very little to make right. Unfortunately in some cases, the error or negligence causes permanent injury and, worse, death. Here are some of the worst cases of medical malpractice in recent years. 1. Double Amputee A New York woman, Stacey…

According to a Marion County judge, a doctor who was accused of not reporting a suspected case of child abuse cannot be sued for medical malpractice. Reports say that Dr. Chris Loman was facing a lawsuit in Indiana for not informing child services that a minor patient was being abused at home. The law in…