Everyone in New York understands that mistakes can happen at any time. In some cases, mistakes are simple and easily rectified, while, in others, mistakes are serious and could cause years of pain and suffering for an unfortunate individual. This is particularly true when it comes to health care. The potential impact of a medical mistake is one of the reasons why medical professionals are required to have years of education and extensive training before they are allowed to provide medical care. Unfortunately, even with a decade of learning and training, a surgical mistake can occur and cause a person a lifetime of pain.
Better communication appears to be key to reducing doctor errors
Hospitals here in New York have the capabilities to treat a large number of health conditions, illnesses and diseases. That is one of the reasons that patients entrust their health to the medical professionals at these hospitals, often without thinking twice about it. Unfortunately, doctor errors and mistakes can happen, even by the most well-known physiciansat a state-of-the-art hospital.
Doctor errors allegedly led to injuries after failed diagnosis
When a person falls ill, the primary course of action is to see a physician. In some cases, a visit to the emergency room may be necessary. Regardless of where or who a person is seen by, a medical professional is expected to perform their duty appropriately to ensure that the health of the patient is maintained. Unfortunately, doctor errors can occur in New York and can lead to the misdiagnosis or even failure to diagnose a serious medical condition.
Medical malpractice claim successful for man after surgical error
When people in New York enter a hospital for surgery, they expect things to go as smoothly as possible. There are certain risks involved with every surgery of which patients should be made aware. However, patients should not have to suffer after a surgery because of a surgeon's recklessness during the surgery. A 75-year-old patient has been awarded $725,000 in a medical malpractice suit after the judge found that the surgeon had been negligent in his actions.
Medical malpractice suit filed for failure to diagnose condition
New York readers may be interested in hearing about a recent lawsuit filed by a woman from another state. A woman and her husband are filing a medical malpractice lawsuit against several physicians, a hospital and a diagnostic imaging company. The couple alleges that the defendants failed to diagnose her serious condition.
Surgical mistake leads to serious infection in man
A woman is filing a medical malpractice suit against a local hospital and a surgeon in a state outside of New York. This comes after a surgical mistake was allegedly made during a surgery that her husband underwent. Supposedly, the man had plaque inside his abdominal area. A biopsy was performed to determine the nature of it. After this procedure was performed, the man experienced a significant amount of pain.
Errors may be hidden due to medical malpractice fears in New York
When a New York resident must go to a hospital for surgery or other procedure, they likely hope that their doctors will perform perfectly. If doctors are not perfect, they could potentially make a mistake that leads to additional illness or injury to patients. Such outcomes could lead to negative effects that patients may have to contend with for an extended period of time, and as a result, they may wish to consider medical malpractice claims.
Hospital negligence possibly to blame for girl's fractured wrist
Most New York residents think of a blood draw as a routine procedure. A trip to a medical office to have their blood drawn, followed by a needle stuck in a vein and the blood draw itself. The patient is typically on their way after just a few moments. Unfortunately, one little girl from another state was not so lucky, and her parents are now claiming hospital negligence.
Lawsuit claims medical malpractice complicated boy's injury
One of the many pleasures of childhood in New York is bike riding during the warmer months. As fun and healthy as the activity can be, it can also lead to dangerous injuries. A recent out-of-state lawsuit claims that one boy's injury in a bicycle accident was complicated by medical malpractice.
Jury finds that doctor errors and misdiagnosis led to man's death
When a patient in New York becomes suddenly sick and is unable to get an appointment with their general physician, they often visit the emergency room. When they do this, they expect the physician in the ER to accurately and timely diagnose their condition based upon the symptoms that they are presenting. Unfortunately, this does not always happen and these doctor errors can result in the possible wrongful death of a patient. Luckily, for some patients or their left-behind loved ones, a jury could agree with their side of the story and award them with pecuniary damages.
