When someone has a heart attack, any delay in care can be highly problematic. They only have so long to get the medical assistance that they need so that they can survive this serious event. If a doctor misdiagnoses the heart attack as something else and sends that...
Medical Malpractice
If you think your doctor didn’t listen to you, you may be right
Just securing an opportunity to speak with your doctor can take a lot of work. First, you have to call the office and explain to someone in the scheduling department why you need an appointment. Then you will wait until your scheduled appointment, which could take...
Medical errors rank as the third-leading cause of death
Cancer and heart disease are the two top causes of death in residents of New Jersey and the rest of the country. Rounding out the top three is something doctors don’t want people to know about: medical errors. According to a study, this has officially been ranked as...
Common Medical Malpractice Types
Researchers at John Hopkins University say that medical malpractice is now the third leading cause of death in New Jersey. Understanding the different types of malpractice is the first step in finding a solution. Wrong and delayed diagnoses Misdiagnoses occur when the...
When you have to file a complaint against your provider
Even the best doctors in New Jersey make mistakes sometimes. But this makes it no less essential to file a complaint if your doctor put your health or life at risk. The squeaky wheel gets the grease It's crucial to know how the complaint filing process works to use it...
Signs that you were the victim of medical malpractice
When you see a doctor in New Jersey, you expect professionalism and qualified care. If you have a subpar experience, you might wonder if you were the victim of medical malpractice. There are certain signs to be aware of if you believe this was the case. You’re not...
Potential causes of nursing malpractice
A nurse is an integral part of a healthcare team in New Jersey. They are responsible for the care of patients and often have direct contact with them. Therefore, a nurse's mistake, whether knowingly or unintentionally, can have devastating consequences. Common causes...
Facts about healthcare-related infections in New Jersey
Healthcare-related infections are a serious problem in the United States. Every year, countless people contract infections while receiving medical care. While some of them result in death, many of these infections are preventable. Common health care-related infections...
Statute of limitations for a nursing home malpractice lawsuit
New Jersey residents expect their loved ones who are in nursing homes to be well cared for and protected. If there is evidence that negligence occurred and harmed your loved one, you have a right to file a malpractice lawsuit on their behalf. What is the statute of...
Could medication errors become criminal cases?
Medication errors account for an estimated 7,000 to 9,000 deaths annually. Will future medication errors in New Jersey be prosecuted as negligent homicide instead of medical malpractice because of a recent guilty verdict involving a nurse who made a fatal mistake? Do...