Risks associated with recieving a transplant
New York residents might be interested in learning more about the surgical errors that can occur while a patient is undergoing a transplant procedure. Mistakes can expose these patients to […]
Nursing home abuse on the rise
New York City residents who have a relative living in a nursing home may be concerned with the rising rates of serious abuse in those facilities around the country. A […]
Benefits and risks when forceps are used during childbirth
Although most expectant mothers will not have to deal with forceps being used during delivery, it is helpful to be aware of this tool in case the need arises. A […]
Benicar Maker Fined for Making False Payments to Induce Sales
The US seller of Benicar, Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., on January 9 agreed to pay a massive fine for paying kickbacks to doctors to induce them to prescribe the drug. The […]
How vicarious liability works in medical malpractice suits
When patients file medical malpractice lawsuits in New York, they could seek compensation from more than just their physicians under the common law theory of respondeat superior. This means that […]
Rheingold Partners Dominate Super Lawyers
All of the partners of Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo Plotkin & Hellman LLP were once again selected to appear in New York Super Lawyers 2014. Super Lawyers recognizes the top 5% […]
What is the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur?
Patients who are treated in New York hospitals may wonder about how to approach possible medical malpractice situations, especially in cases involving difficulty in establishing wrongdoing on the part of […]
Recent declines in hospital errors
New York residents may benefit from learning more about statistics related to fatal medical errors. Researchers have found that when physicians adhered to a standardized checklist and improved communications, the […]
An Overview of Stillbirth
A stillbirth can be devastating for a New York family, and there may be many questions about the reasons for the intrauterine death of a child. A delivery of a […]
Understanding nursing home abuse and neglect
New York residents may benefit from understanding more about the statistics concerning nursing home neglect and abuse. Researchers found that nursing home staff are not the only perpetrators, as some […]