Finding the best legal representative should be your first move if you want to take legal recourse against a negligent healthcare provider. Unfortunately, this can be a challenge as New York has countless medical malpractice attorneys at every corner to choose from. Finding the best lawyer to handle your medical malpractice case can be really […]
A doctor or hospital might be liable for medical malpractice if a patient is injured due to a “lack of informed consent.” According to a report from the Washington Post, medical malpractice is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Careless and incompetent medical professionals cause thousands of preventable injuries or […]
Healthcare professionals are held to a higher standard of care than the general public. Whether it is a doctor, nurse, or other health care worker, their malpractice can have severe consequences for those involved and their patients. Nursing professionals have the most hands-on interaction with patients. From using medical equipment to administering medications, nurses must […]
Doctors and other healthcare providers frequently perform heroic, life-saving work. They often do their profession with integrity and great care. However, they are still human and are not infallible. A medical error can sometimes result in severe injury or even death for the patient. According to John Hopkins Medicine, 250,000 patients in the U.S. die […]
Childbirth is always worth celebrating. It’s an event that represents the miracle of life like no other. For this reason, medical professionals must ensure a safe delivery procedure for both the child and the mother. Anything less can lead to a birth injury. Birth injuries can be life-threatening for both the mother and the baby. […]
Childbirth is an unpredictable event. Months of preparations and tests cannot always predict what will happen in the delivery room. For this reason, medical professionals must be prepared for anything that might occur during childbirth. While most births proceed without complications, there is a small percentage of cases where problems arise, and the patient may […]
