J&J Settles Five Lawsuits Over Risperdal: A Drug Claimed to Have Caused Breast Development in Males
Johnson & Johnson, the manufacturer of the antipsychotic drug Risperdal, has reached an agreement to settle five lawsuits over claims that it causes boys who were prescribed Risperdal, to grow […]
Firm’s $500,000 Pre-trial Settlement for Ruptured Artery: Metropolitan Hospital, New York City Health and Hospitals Corp
On Feb. 12, 2010, plaintiff Maria Correa, 44, homemaker, underwent an ambulatory procedure at Metropolitan Hospital, which included the insertion of a mediport into her left subclavian vein for the […]
New legislation could change how drugs and medical devices are approved
A new proposal is gaining momentum and may become law. Here are some highlights. The 21st Century Cures Act is swiftly moving through legislative channels. The law was approved unanimously […]
When does a mistake rise to medical malpractice in New York?
Medical malpractice may exist in cases of negligence or egregious medical mistakes. Those who require medical attention put a great deal of trust with their medical providers. Physicians are responsible […]
Can you recover compensation for a birth defect?
Modern medicine has drastically reduced injuries suffered during the delivery process, to both the mother and the child. But, for every advance, their children still suffer preventable injuries. Modern medicine, […]
Myths of medical malpractice reform claims exposed by studies
Malpractice caps do not to lead to better hospital practices, study says More than half the states in the country currently have some form of medical malpractice reform laws in […]
Car Manufacturers Know How to Prevent Fuel Fed Fires
Despite years of preparation and careful design, motor vehicle accidents often result in fuel fed fires caused by defective fuel systems that fail to contain the fuel during a collision. […]
New York hospital-acquired infections decreasing but still deadly
When many people in Manhattan County, New York, think of medical malpractice, infections acquired in a hospital setting may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Sadly, though, hospital-acquired […]
Pro-Business Activist Supreme Court Strikes Another Blow At Consumers
The Supreme Court in a 5-4 majority this week ruled that generic drugs cannot be sued under state law for adverse reactions to their products. The ruling comes as a […]
New York Hospitals Forgo Coverage for Malpractice
Some hospitals are not making enough money to pay for their mistakes. Consequently, a handful of New York City hospitals are partially or completely uninsured for malpractice. What does this […]