Family wins malpractice suit 6 years after man died in hospital emergency room
A visit to the emergency room can be a frightening experience. However, New York City residents expect that physicians and nurses will care for them and treat them appropriately. Sadly, medical mistakes can cause devastating injuries and even death, as evidenced by one man’s visit to an emergency room in another state.
Are doctors failing to diagnose colorectal cancer in young people?
A now 44-year-old woman was experiencing all the tell-tale signs of colorectal cancer seven years ago. However, because of her age, doctors said a stomach bug, a brain disorder and anxiety were the cause of her symptoms.
New York City hospitals operating without malpractice insurance
Unfortunately, errors occur frequently at hospitals all across the country. People who are harmed due to the negligent care they receive at a hospital may decide to file a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Queens boy dies after doctors ignored symptoms of septic shock
A young boy from Queens died of septic shock in April. Months later, his family says his death was directly related to one hospital’s misdiagnosis and serious negligence.
Family blames hospital for son’s developmental disorders and wins
It is important for doctors in New York City and beyond to provide their patients with proper treatment. In many cases, that means taking action in a timely manner. A matter of minutes may be the difference between life and death. In one family’s case, a couple of hours kept them from a normal life with their child.
Judge allows parents to pursue medical malpractice lawsuit
Doctors in New York City and beyond have a duty to provide their patients with important information regarding their health and the health of their unborn child. By withholding information or failing to perform proper tests, a family cannot make appropriate medical decisions.
Children awarded $6.4 million for father’s untimely death
Many people in New York City and beyond suffer heart attacks. However, if a heart attack is caught early on, people have a greater chance of surviving.
Woman sues doctor for liposuction trickery
When a patient trusts a doctor, he or she places his or her life in the physician’s hands. A patient hopes that the doctor will exercise due diligence and inform the patient of any important information. However, this does not always happen. When it does not, this may present the potential for a medical malpractice suit.
Will new initiative cut down on medical malpractice claims?
People in New York City go to the hospital expecting that they will feel better when they leave. However, mistakes made by physicians and other medical professionals can leave patients with further complications. In the past, physicians routinely refused to acknowledge when errors were made and often never apologized. However, a new initiative could change that going forward.
Woman who sought medical treatment later died in police custody
If people in New York City and beyond cannot rely on doctors to properly diagnose and treat them, then who are they suppose to turn to? One family is questioning whether a hospital is guilty of medical malpractice for turning a woman away who later died in police custody.