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...
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...
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...
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 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....
Many New Jersey residents depend on prescription medications to support their health. But problems can occur with patients who do not receive the exact medicine they need in the correct amounts. It is also important that patients discontinue these medicines once they...
Many New Jersey residents would be surprised to know the frequency at which medication errors occur. According to one recent study, more than 1.5 million medication errors occur annually. This number represents one patient receiving the wrong medicine or dosage every...
Medical malpractice lawsuits involve deaths and injuries to people at some of their most vulnerable moments. It's very hard to win this kind of case without having an expert testify. Some states even require them for a case to proceed. In New Jersey, there are strict...
Prescription medications are a major part of the American medical landscape. People in New Jersey receive medicines for both minor illnesses and life-threatening diseases. Unfortunately, thousands of people experience negative reactions to their drugs every year....
Despite the trust that patients place in doctors' hands, medical professionals still end up making mistakes that harm patients. In New Jersey and across the country, medical errors continue to persist, sometimes caused by a doctor's lack of sleep. Physicians cause...
