Birthing injuries or other complications during birth can cause lifelong problems for both mother and baby. Many birthing injuries are considered inevitable accidents, but studies suggest that certain birthing injuries might be a result of medical malpractice. What...
Residents of New Jersey trust their physicians and surgeons. Patients expect that if they go in for an operation, they will be well taken care of. However, there are times when complications like sepsis develop. Sepsis occurs when the body attempts to fight a...
When most New Jersey residents think about medical malpractice, they picture a doctor misdiagnosing a patient. In reality, that's only one type of medical malpractice that happens. One of the most common types of medical malpractice is classified as medication errors....
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...
