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.
Error from poor communication cause for medical malpractice claim
Residents of New York may, at some point in their lives, require medical treatment at one of the many fine hospitals located in the state. Patients admitted to these facilities place a great amount of trust in the medical staff assigned to take care of them. Unfortunately, medical errors that occur in hospitals are still a leading cause of death in America, and those who have lost a loved one due to these errors retain the right to pursue medical malpractice claims.
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.
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.
Hospital negligence suit after patient was allegedly dropped
It is a sad but true fact: hospital negligence occurs much more frequently than we would like. This is true here in New York as well as across the rest of the nation. Currently, a woman's son is filing a lawsuit against a hospital in another state where he alleges hospital negligence injured his ailing mother.
Illinois wrongful death claim alleges medical malpractice
Regardless of whether a patient comes into the hospital for treatment of a minor scrape or severe chest pains, New York patients should be diagnosed, treated and cared for properly. After all, health professionals are required to do that. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. This may have been the case in a situation in another state where a physician and the hospital where he practices are both facing a wrongful death lawsuit which claims that they committed medical malpractice.
Medical malpractice suit after mother allegedly froze to death
New York residents may be interested in a shocking case of the husband and eight children of a woman in another state who learned that she may have been frozen while she was still alive. The family has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against the hospital allegedly responsible. The 80-year-old woman died in 2010 after suffering a heart attack at home. She was transported to a hospital where medical staff said that their reviving efforts were in vain, and she was pronounced dead.
Elderly woman wins medical malpractice claim after botched call
An elderly woman in New York recently put her faith into an ambulance crew that was to provide adequate care when they answered her 911 call for help. The 65-year-old woman has recently been awarded a $1.25 million settlement for medical expenses, pain and suffering after this botched 911 call. A New York Supreme Court jury made this decision following two weeks of a medical malpractice trial.
Medical malpractice suit filed in death of young doctor
A young doctor, fresh out of medical school, is perhaps the last person whom one would suspect of becoming a victim of medical malpractice. The average person might think that a doctor would receive special attention when he or she falls ill. This appears to have not been the case when a newly graduated doctor visited her local emergency room in another state. New York residents who feel that they or a family member has been a victim of medical malpractice may want to follow the outcome of this recently filed lawsuit.
Researcher says doctors avoid noting colleagues' medical errors
Though it shouldn't, it's a problem that exists: medical professionals are reluctant to point out when a colleague has made a mistake that puts a patient's health at risk. According to an article in the New England Journal of Medicine, this reluctance is common, and the predominant culture of the medical profession needs to change.
