New York Malpractice & Injury Lawyer Blog

Earlier in the month, we shared the news that a woman in Illinois had one a $53 million medical malpractice lawsuit. One of the defendants was The University of Chicago Medical Center. Lisa Ewing filed the lawsuit in 2013 on behalf of her 12-year-old son, Isaiah. The child was born with a brain injury and…

When it comes to general practitioners and surgeons, most people know that these medical professionals can be sued for medical malpractice. Some people are even aware that nurses, dentists and pharmacists can be sued for negligence or error. What about optometrists? It is difficult to sue an optometrist for medical malpractice in many cases. This…

Many people choose to undergo LASIK surgery in order to throw away their glasses and contacts forever. While the procedure has definite benefits, there are risks associated that aren’t always widely discussed. Before you choose to have the procedure, it is important that you aware of the risks involved and weigh your options carefully. 1.…

Several health care providers are being sued by a Mississippi woman who alleges they caused harm to her son. The child, identified as TDG, was a patient at Longleaf Hospital and diagnosed with intermittent explosive disorder. His mother, Barbara Jeane Gaines of Natchez, says that on August 23, 2015, her son was involved in an…

Court papers say that a 13-hour ordeal in a hospital cost a man in Brooklyn his leg. Delfino Cuautle’s attorney said, in part, “On September 22, 2015, Delfino Cuautle joined a series of patients victimized and disabled by the medical malpractice and mismanagement plaguing Coney Island Hospital.” According to the filing, Cuautle, 46, had gotten…

A judge approved a settlement last week in a medical malpractice case. The victim’s widow will receive $6 million based on the judge’s orders. According to reports, Leigh A. Isaacs filed the action after her husband, Harold D. Isaacs Jr., died on June 21, 2013 at the age of 41. The couple resided in New…

Undergoing a surgical procedure is a serious event and mistakes can happen. Not all of these mistakes add-up to medical error or negligence. Some of the mistakes made are completely in your control. Following your doctor’s instructions for your post-surgical care is important, and not doing so can severely impact your ability to heal properly…

Most people have heard at least one story of a person who went out of the country for a cosmetic procedure to save money. There is no doubt that seeking surgery outside of the United States may be more cost effective, but it is also dangerous. The same can be said of surgeons in our…

A woman in Illinois died after medical professionals failed to properly read her mammogram, according to a complaint filed in Cook County Circuit Court. The estate of Rosa Alvarado, administered by Francisco Adame, filed the complaint with the court on June 20. The defendants named in the complain are Advocate Health Care, Illinois Masonic Medical…

Parents of a boy in Putnam County, West Virginia have filed suit against the Marshall University Board of Governors and Teays Pediatrics’ Dr. Ann Lambernedis, claiming that the parties were careless and negligent when caring for their son who was 7-years-old at the time. Their neglect in care led to the boy entering a permanent…