New Jersey is a major hub for health care with its proximity to New York and Philadelphia and their major hospital systems. However, that also means exposure to the risk of malpractice. Malpractice may be more likely to occur depending on the type of diagnosis and the...
Medical Malpractice
NJSC weighs in on the Affidavit of Merit issue
Regarding vicarious liability claims, it has been unclear what the exact Affidavit of Merit requirements are in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. § 2A:53A-27 in key situations. This issue first came to a head in March of 2021 and has been developing ever since. The question...
Medical malpractice and its impact on public health
Studies show that tens of thousands of wrongful deaths in New Jersey and the rest of the United States are attributable to misdiagnosis, a common form of medical malpractice that seriously harms patient safety and places additional unnecessary strain on an...
Can arthritis be misdiagnosed?
Misdiagnosis is just as stressful and harmful in Red Bank, New Jersey, as in other places. Some diseases are more complex by having common underlining conditions that could be many other diseases. The overlapping conditions make it easier for misdiagnosis until more...
Erb’s palsy is a common birth injury
Brachial plexus palsy is a relatively common birth injury that affects a lot of newborns in New Jersey. About one or two babies per 1,000 are born with some form of brachial plexus palsy. One of the most common forms of brachial plexus palsy is called Erb’s palsy....
What is vicarious liability in medical malpractice?
Individuals who are the victim of medical malpractice in New Jersey can file lawsuits against their doctors for the mishaps but also against associated employees and institutions, like anesthesiologists, nurses, pharmaceutical companies and health care facilities that...
Medical malpractice lawsuits often stem from diagnostic errors
When you seek medical care in New Jersey, you expect it to be uneventful. However, diagnostic errors can occur and you can be left with damages. Diagnostic errors account for many medical malpractice lawsuits. What are diagnostic errors? Diagnostic errors are mistakes...
Protecting yourself from negligent doctors
Medical malpractice lawsuits are shockingly common. Statistics show that between 75% and 99% of doctors can expect to be sued during their careers. It's understandable that New Jersey residents may want to know if their doctor has been sued. But sometimes, medical...
Multiple sclerosis is frequently misdiagnosed
Misdiagnosis is a serious problem for people in New Jersey who have chronic health conditions. In fact, erroneous treatments that are administered because of misdiagnoses can lead to permanent disability and even death in some cases. Diseases such as multiple...
Radiology-related misdiagnoses and health impacts
Radiology is a field that uses images to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Diagnostic radiology involves things like X-rays along with MRI, PET and CT scans. When there are errors in these diagnostic tools, it can delay the treatment of some...