The failure of a New Jersey physician to provide a patient with a proper diagnosis of a medical condition, illness or disease can be the grounds for a medical malpractice claim. This type of medical error tends to come in one of two different forms. These are a...
Month: April 2021
The difference between medical malpractice and negligence
Medical malpractice and negligence are similar but different legal terms in New Jersey. You should know the difference between the two to pursue the right type of litigation. Medical malpractice involves intent whereas negligence is unintentional. Did your doctor...
How to tell when a mole is something more serious
It can be difficult to tell whether you have a mole or melanoma. Knowing the differences between the two can be lifesaving for New Jersey residents. What is the best way to distinguish between a mole and a more serious melanoma? Harmless moles Sometimes, even...
Elements patients need to prove medical malpractice
Doctors are expected to uphold a basic standard of care for all patients in New Jersey. If they don't follow the standard of care, they could get sued for medical malpractice. However, not all medical errors mean medical malpractice, and the patient must prove several...
Medical malpractice and the prevalence of misdiagnoses
Medical malpractice in New Jersey comes in a number of different forms. Among the more commonplace underlying causes are the failure to properly diagnose an illness, disease or medical condition, as well as the failure to make such a diagnosis in a timely manner....