Rheingold Firm Files First Wrongful Death Lawsuit For Use Of Benicar
As Published today: NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The first wrongful death case arising out of the use of the prescription drug Benicar was filed today in Atlantic […]
Family claims elderly relative was neglected at nursing home
The family of an elderly woman in New York has filed a Notice of Claim alleging that two caregivers neglected to provide their loved one with adequate daily care. The […]
Understanding birth injuries and implications
Two of the most common birth injuries are Erb’s palsy and cerebral palsy. New York parents may be aware that these can result from complications that occur as a child […]
How instances of wrong-site surgery can be prevented
With less than 600 wrong-site surgeries reported nationwide in 2007, a New York resident might figure that the probability of experiencing such an incident is unlikely. However, specialization of a […]
Death of Joan Rivers prompts medical safety questions in New York
After the death of comedian Joan Rivers in a New York outpatient center, some officials have questioned the safety of medical procedures done in these types of facilities in the […]
New tech to record surgical data, may not be admissible in court
A New York University law professor says that most medical malpractice lawsuits come down to arguments due to a lack of information by all parties involved. A new technology being […]
Wrong-site surgical errors in New York
If you have suffered from a medical malpractice incident such as a surgical error, you may be entitled to financial compensation from the hospital or surgeon. According to a 2011 […]
Many factors influence the decision to settle a malpractice suit
According to a medical liability defense lawyer practicing in New York, there are several reasons a physician may choose to settle a case outside of court. For instance, a settlement […]
8 hospital errors no longer disclosed
Many residents in New York may be surprised to learn that the federal government stopped publicly disclosing data regarding eight hospital-acquired conditions as of August 2014. Potential patients are no […]
Questions to ask during a doctor visit
When New York residents become sick, they may visit their doctor in order to get better. However, while they know that their doctor has a wealth of information available, there […]