The demand for healthcare in New Jersey is enormous. And doctors are right on the front lines, as the face of medical expertise. It's a sad but unavoidable fact in the healthcare industry that mistakes will occur in the course of treatment, leading to adverse outcomes...
Hospital Negligence
Understanding misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis claims
Medical malpractice cases can be highly complex, and perhaps especially so when they involve a claim of misdiagnosis. In this blog post, we will explore the issues involved in these cases. Study: 795,000 seriously harmed by misdiagnosis every year One recently...
Stop medical gaslighting by becoming a strong advocate
Unfortunately, many people in New Jersey go to the doctor to find they are constantly interrupted or do not take their concerns seriously. Healthcare workers may blame the patient for the condition or suggest a mental health challenge causes it. The worker may show...
3 examples of medical malpractice cases
Medical malpractice is a significant issue that impacts the lives of countless people every day. Whether this malpractice results from a genuine mistake or blatant negligence, residents of New Jersey must know what constitutes medical malpractice. Anesthesia errors...
Black women face more barriers to breast cancer treatment
Residents of New Jersey expect expert care when they visit their doctors. No woman should have problems getting the treatment they need when they discover they have breast cancer. Unfortunately, Black women face certain barriers in that area. Black women are...
How is causation proved in a medical malpractice case?
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...
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...