Toddler’s parents sue dentist for wrongful death
New York City residents might be interested in a lawsuit that is currently taking place in Hawaii. A toddler’s parents are suing a pediatric dentist whom they claim is responsible […]
Robotic surgery injuries lead to questions about FDA oversight
Many patients and physicians in New York are taking note of claims of injuries caused by robotic medical devices that are not being reported to the Food and Drug Administration. […]
New Italian Study Relates Incretin-Mimetic Drugs to Pancreatitis
A team of Italian researchers have just reported that they found a significant increase in pancreatitis in users of the incretin-mimetic drugs (Victoza, Januvia and Byetta). Delfino et al, Incretin-Mimetics […]
Teenager pronounced brain dead after surgery
A teenager was ruled brain dead by physicians at the hospital where she had undergone surgery for her tonsils. The family of the teenager wanted to keep her on life […]
Fire during surgery leaves woman unable to speak
New York is full of high-profile medical centers with many surgeries being performed in every practice area imaginable. Though surgeons are highly trained with a good deal of experience, things […]
Attorney Paul D. Rheingold has been quoted on recent news stories
Paul D. Rheingold has been quoted in four news articles in the past few weeks. He was asked by the press to give his views on a lawsuit which had […]
New training uses simulators to prepare doctors for surgery
New York residents may be interested in an innovative new training method being used by physicians at the University of Minnesota. Doctors there are working with local medical device companies […]
Million Dollar Verdict in Fall on Sidewalk
by Scott D. Kagan, On August 6, 2008, plaintiff, a 61 year old scientist was walking near the intersection of East 62nd Street and York Avenue when he suddenly tripped […]
Thomas P. Giuffra elected Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo Plotkin & Hellman LLP, Partner Thomas P. Giuffra has been elected to serve as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. Membership in The Fellows is limited […]
Doctors may not report the errors of others
According to a new report, many doctors suggest they often see an error committed by another physician but largely do not report it, even though some estimates place medical errors […]