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...
Medical Malpractice
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...
It is possible to sue a hospital if you suffer a miscarriage?
Fewer things are more heartbreaking for hopeful New Jersey parents than suffering a miscarriage. You might wonder if it's possible to sue the hospital overseeing prenatal care. What can cause a miscarriage? A miscarriage can occur for a variety of reasons. During a...
A delayed diagnosis can be malpractice
New Jersey doctors can be sued when they fail to act as a reasonable doctor would under the circumstances. While not every bad medical outcome is the result of malpractice, doctors can be sued when they make certain mistakes. One of these is the failure to promptly...
Medical negligence standard left unchanged
New Jersey residents may have heard that the Supreme Court of Canada shocked the public by leaving the standard of care in medical negligence completely untouched. Here are some things that you should keep in mind about what's changed and, more importantly, what...