Many residents of New Jersey and other areas have autism. However, some may go years misdiagnosed or even undiagnosed. This trend significantly affects women, and these are a few reasons why. Understanding autism spectrum disorder Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a...
Medical Malpractice
Common types of medical malpractice
Medical malpractice is something that you hear about on the radio, and television show dramas often feature medical malpractice suits, but you don't expect to receive bad medical care when you go to the doctor. Medical malpractice does happen in New Jersey, and you...
Are malpractice lawsuits increasing?
Hospitals in New Jersey and around the country faced a variety of challenges in 2020, which led to increased medical malpractice lawsuits. Mistakes and other problems could happen when a hospital's staff becomes overwhelmed, but no excuses suffice to dismiss...
Medical errors that can lead to death
One of the reasons for filing a malpractice claim in New Jersey is due to medical errors that occur. Sometimes, those errors can result in the death of the patient if they are significant. The following are a few of the most common errors that typically occur....
Three smart ways to prevent medication errors from happening
Taking medications is a normal part of life. There are medications for everything from depression to acid reflux. Unfortunately, things can go from bad to worse if you're one of many who experience a medication error in New Jersey each year. Here's how to help prevent...
Malpractice claims that could stem from medication mistakes
While getting medications filled in New Jersey, you typically need to provide photo identification, information about your insurance coverage, and prescription information from your doctor before receiving the final product. Even though care is used to the utmost...
Medical malpractice and factors that are involved
When you visit your doctor or have a medical procedure performed in New Jersey, you likely expect to be treated in a professional manner while receiving the proper care. However, there are some situations that could result in the need to file a malpractice claim....
How do you prove causation in a medical malpractice case?
In New Jersey, medical malpractice is negligence that fell below acceptable standards of care and resulted in injury, an illness or worsening of an illness. Failure to diagnose is one possible way that medical malpractice can occur. Other examples are wrong drug...
What causes wrong-site surgery?
Wrong-site surgery is a potential type of medical malpractice in New Jersey. It could happen when surgeons don't follow recommended safety procedures. Failure to take precautions Some surgeons feel that they no longer need to mark the body before surgery. Even if the...
What to do if you believe medical malpractice has happened
Most New Jersey doctors provide quality medical care to their patients. However, if you believe you were the victim of medical malpractice, it’s crucial to know what steps to take. Request copies of your medical records You have a right to request copies of your...