When a New Jersey resident files a medical malpractice claim, they must prove causation. Causation is often complex and the most difficult aspect to prove in these types of cases. Definition of causation in medical malpractice cases Causation refers to the proof...
Hospital Negligence
Should rudeness qualify as medical malpractice?
Patients will encounter many different personalities in the pursuit of medical care. A medical license in New Jersey does not guarantee a compassionate doctor who is ready to listen. While some people are socially awkward or even a little rude, there is a point where...
How common are diagnostic errors?
Residents of New Jersey expect to get the best quality medical care. While doctors are held to high standards to provide care, it’s possible for them to make diagnostic errors. It’s important to know how common those errors are and when it constitutes medical...
What are “never events” in New Jersey?
Some medical errors are so horrible that they should never happen to any patient in New Jersey under any circumstances. These mistakes could permanently disfigure someone, worsen their condition, introduce a new egregious malady or lead to death. Here's what a "never...
Establishing causation in medical malpractice lawsuits
New Jersey residents may choose to pursue medical malpractice lawsuits when hospitals or physicians provide them with the care that does not meet the generally accepted standards of the medical profession and they are harmed as a result. Medical malpractice plaintiffs...
Diagnostic errors in radiology and their causes
Of all the malpractice claims filed against radiologists in New Jersey and across the U.S., 75% involve a diagnostic error. With the error rate ranging from 3% to 5%, some 40 million diagnostic errors are being committed globally every year, so it's important for...
Common surgical tools that are left in the body
Most patients in New Jersey do not expect to get a surgical instrument left in their body after an operation. Statistics show that several thousand of these incidents happen in the United States annually. A surgical instrument left in the body can cause serious health...
Millions are misdiagnosed each year
New Jersey residents and others who are misdiagnosed by their doctors may experience a wide range of emotions such as fear or anger. A misdiagnosis can have a significant impact on a person's life, and diagnostic errors are considered a significant problem in the...
Key numbers regarding medical malpractice
If you're curious about the true state of hospital negligence and medical malpractice in the United States, all you have to do is look at the numbers. Below are a few key stats that can shed light on what things are like in New Jersey.1. Medical accidents cause...
Tips to help avoid issues at the hospital
If you're going to the hospital and you're worried that things won't go well, there are some things you can do to help avoid problems. These include the following:1. Always ask the doctor what the procedure is and what he or she is going to do. If the doctor responds...
