New York updates in category: Medical Malpractice

A woman died after falling at a Florida hospital and her son is now suing for medical malpractice. The 63-year-old woman was a patient at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center in 2003. The woman died from blunt force trauma to the head. A plaintiff's expert, Dr. Michael Langan from Boston General Hospital, said no. Langan said the staff ignored protocol requiring high-risk fall patients to be...

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As A lawyer directly involved in the medical malpractice debate I have personal experiences that reflect the true nature of the problem. Lawyers and lawsuits are not the cause of any so called medical malpractice crisis. In fact given the sorry state of the health care system in this country lawyers are the last and sometimes only line of defense for those who are negligently and carelessly...

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As A lawyer directly involved in the medical malpractice debate I have personal experiences that reflect the true nature of the problem. Lawyers and lawsuits are not the cause of any so called medical malpractice crisis. In fact given the sorry state of the health care system in this country lawyers are the last and sometimes only line of defense for those who are negligently and carelessly...

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A medical malpractice lawsuit filed in Miami federal court alleges the Carnival Cruise Ship infirmary staff, committed malpractice when they gave a passenger the wrong medication.The lawsuit alleges the ship's doctor and infirmary staff mistreated and misdiagnosed a 73-year-old passenger, resulting in her death, according to court documents.On September 6, 2006, the woman was suffering from a...

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A medical malpractice case involving the head football coach for Notre Dame has ended with the jury finding the doctors not negligent in their care and treatment. The football coach had gastric bypass surgery in 2002. There were complications and a second surgery was needed. He claims that he is still suffering from the surgery today. Ferguson, director of Massachusetts General's surgical...

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On Monday, The New York State Insurance Superintendent approved a 14% raise in medical malpractice insurance rates that doctors will have to pay. The increase is up 5% from last year's 9% increase and a 7% increases over the past two years.Due to the increase, you will eventually pay more out of pocket for health care, says the head of the Chemung County Medical Society. Dr. David Schofield,...

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Sunscreen WarningsCritics Warn Labels Mislead Shoppers and Need Regulation. This study shows the dangers unsuspecting consumers face in shopping for ordinary over the counter remedies. Labels are misleading unclear or worse. The government seems to follow the rule let the buyer beware. Sounds like the snake oil days of the 19th century. Call your representatives and demand a change to this...

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Sunscreen WarningsCritics Warn Labels Mislead Shoppers and Need Regulation. This study shows the dangers unsuspecting consumers face in shopping for ordinary over the counter remedies. Labels are misleading unclear or worse. The government seems to follow the rule let the buyer beware. Sounds like the snake oil days of the 19th century. Call your representatives and demand a change to this...

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Everyone should be involved in their own medical care do not be afraid to ask questions and research the hospital and its facilities. Check out http://www.jointcommission.org/PatientSafety/DoNotUseList/ this website and the associated links. Contact the New York Health Department for further informationhttp://www.health.state.ny.us/.Better to be safe than sorry.

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Everyone should be involved in their own medical care do not be afraid to ask questions and research the hospital and its facilities. Check out this website and the associated links. Contact the New York Health Department for further information.Better to be safe than sorry.For further information please refer to our section on Medical Malpractice.

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It is easy to take one set of facts and say it applies to everyone. This tactic is used by those attacking the tort system on a regular basis. They use absurd or unusual cases to justify their demands for a change in the system. For example we can all agree thatPhysicians are expected to evaluate their patients thoroughly and act in their best interest. Lawyers are expected, within reasonable...

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It is easy to take one set of facts and say it applies to everyone. This tactic is used by those attacking the tort system on a regular basis. They use absurd or unusual cases to justify their demands for a change in the system. For example we can all agree thatPhysicians are expected to evaluate their patients thoroughly and act in their best interest. Lawyers are expected, within reasonable...

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Attempting to find information on a physician is very difficult as the majority of the information is kept confidential by the state regulators. Even when a physician commits a horrible act in one State they sometimes can continue to practice in another. Recently a physician in Minnesota, who was suspended years ago, was discovered practicing medicine and being paid by pharmaceutical companies...

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Attempting to find information on a physician can be difficult as the majority of the information is kept confidential by the various agencies. Thus, even when a physician commits horrible acts in one State they sometimes can continue to practice in another. Recently a physician in Minnesota, who was suspended years ago, was discovered practicing medicine and being paid by pharmaceutical...

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As the news media has exposed health care in the VA and other institutions for our veterans in subpar at best. Military parents are calling on congress to change the medical care soldiers receive once they get home.This is demonstrated in the new film The Ground Truth. We should all insist on better healthcare for current and future veterans. Our office sees many cases of medical malpractice...

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