New York Malpractice & Injury Lawyer Blog

Columbus, OH — An auto repair shop owner in Marion County, Ohio, has found himself in hot water after refusing to pay workers’ compensation premiums. Randy Gates, the owner of Gator’s Auto Repair and Towing, was sentenced for the refusal. According to reports, it was discovered that Gates was operating his business with employees but…

Tripler Army Medical Center has been ordered to pay $9 million to a family as the result of its settlement of a medical malpractice suit. Rather than take the case to court and attempt to defend itself, the medical center has agreed to settle with the family affected by its mistake. According to the suit…

Birth injuries are not as uncommon as people may think. In fact, they are often a part of the normal birthing process. A great number of newborns have minor injuries at birth and many of those injuries resolve without treatment. What is more uncommon, though, is for infants to have severe or traumatic injuries at…

People are prescribed narcotic medications for a variety of reasons. Some are recovering from dramatic injuries and others have just come through surgery. No matter the reason, being prescribed a pain relieving medication is not without its risks. Most popular pain medications on today’s market are made from Opium, the prevalent ingredient in heroine, and…

Every expectant parent hopes to have a healthy baby. Wondering if your baby has cerebral palsy is not something that any new parent wants to do. Unfortunately for thousands of parents each year, this is exactly what happens. Typically caused by a lack of oxygen during the birthing process, cerebral palsy is a lifelong illness…

Medical malpractice isn’t a new topic. People know what it is whether or not they have had to suffer with its effects. There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding medical malpractice. Knowing the facts is beneficial for everyone. 1. Preventable medical errors are the named cause of death for between 44,000 and 99,000 people each…

Medical malpractice is a complex area of law. Certain factors must be present, and even one missing could mean your case is invalid. That’s why it’s important to have an experienced injury attorney by your side if you are planning on filing a medical malpractice suit. Here are 8 things you need to know about…

It took a jury in Northampton County, Pennsylvania just an hour and a half to decide that a hospital was not guilty in the death of a 15-year-old basketball player. After a civil trial lasting tow weeks, members of the jury found that Dr. Chirang Gupta, a hospital physician, was not negligent in the care…

You have heard of medical malpractice facts and statistics from the patient’s point-of-view, but how do things look from the other side of the fence? Whether you are a doctor or not, knowing how things stand from a medical perspective is important. Here are ten statistics that everyone should be aware of. 1. Among doctors…

A family in DeKalb County, Georgia was awarded $3 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit. The family claims that their 64-year-old relative died during what was to be a routine surgical procedure. Brenda Davis, the patient, died in September of 2012 just two days after her surgical procedure at DeKalb Medical Center. According to reports,…