New York Malpractice & Injury Lawyer Blog

Rex Morgan, the iconic Jacksonville basketball icon, died of oral cancer last month. According to his widow Kathleen, his death was preventable. She has filed a lawsuit against Quest Diagnostics to prove it. According to records, Morgan was diagnosed with cancer in 2010. The cancer was located in Morgan’s tonsils, and the man underwent treatment.…

Arguments for and against a birth injury fund in Maryland are heating up. The fund, modeled after those already in place in Florida and Virginia, is aimed at protecting families of babies who have been born with birth injuries. Monies from the fund would eliminate the need for families to participate in litigation against medical…

Expecting a baby is one of the most exciting times a couple can experience. The world becomes full of hope and promise. A newborn is a definite lifestyle change, but it is a change that many welcome with open arms. Unfortunately for some, what was months of excited anticipation becomes years of stress and anxiety.…

As medical malpractice attorneys, we handle a wide variety of cases. Typically, we hear from clients who have been directly injured by a medical professional or, in some cases, have children who have been injured. In other instances, we must determine if something could have been inadvertently caused by a medical professional. Such is the…

When a doctor decides to perform a cesarean section it is often after much deliberation. A cesarean section is a serious medical procedure that is not performed lightly. When a vaginal birth is considered too dangerous for the infant of the mother, a doctor will determine that a cesarean section is the best decision for…

Gastric bypass surgery has long been suggested as a way for individuals to lose a substantial amount of weight fairly quickly. Those who are severely overweight and have had no luck with traditional diet and exercise turn to the surgery as a final solution. The invasive procedure has taken on different forms. Typically, the stomach…

Thousands of people undergo surgery across the country every day. Many people put their full trust in their medical team and accept that a surgery is necessary without question. Unfortunately, thousands find that a surgery is performed unnecessarily or incorrectly and must live with the consequences. You are your own health advocate. You have every…

It was recently determined that the federal government owes absolutely nothing to a man in New York. The man, now in prison for his part in aiding al Qaeda, sued for $7 million in damages for a medical malpractice case. He claimed that he was injured after being taken into custody. According to reports, Wesam…

If you are a new parent, you may not yet understand the close relationship that you will develop with your child’s pediatrician. This medical professional will be your source of information when your child is sick, and they will help you understand all of the milestones you should be watching for. Selecting the right pediatrician…

A family in Massachusetts was awarded nearly $30 million in a medical malpractice claim after they filed a civil suit claiming their baby suffered permanent injury at the hands of negligent medical staff. According to the suit, Dr. David Seubert was negligent in the care he provided to Jeniah Gallego, now 11 years old, the…