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.
Alleged surgical mistake results in a man's permanent injury
When a person schedules a surgery in New York, there is an expectation that it will be performed accurately. After all, they are likely paying a substantial fee for quality service. Unfortunately, a surgical mistake may occur, which can sometimes leave a patient with a permanent and irreparable injury.
Doctor errors may result in misdiagnosis of breast cancer
Women in West Virginia and across the country should typically undergo mammograms once every two years once they reach age 50. When someone undergoes a mammogram, they expect it to be read accurately so that they know whether they are at risk for breast cancer or if a mass has already developed. Unfortunately, doctor errors occur and mammograms can sometimes be misread.
Medical malpractice case involves sponge left inside woman
Thoroughness and attention to detail are important attributes to have in almost any industry. However, these skills are especially important when working in the medical field in New York or elsewhere. Unfortunately, it seems possible that these attributes may have been lacking in one hospital, which is finding itself in the midst of a medical malpractice lawsuit resulting from a fatal surgical mistake.
Daughter awarded $16.7M after doctor errors led to misdiagnosis
Significant technological advances in New York and across the nation allow numerous diseases to be located via an X-ray, CT scan and MRI, which means they can be treated early on and often have a better outcome for the patient. Unfortunately, doctor errors still occur when such imaging is being reviewed. This can be seen in a recent case from another state. A daughter recently won a lawsuit that she filed after her mother died due to a misdiagnosis of lung cancer.
Surgeon accused of surgical mistake during routine hysterectomy
It is a well-known fact here in New York that surgical procedures carry a number of health concerns and the risks of complications during and after surgery. It is simply part of the medical process. However, in some cases, complications can arise due to a surgical mistake by the surgeon. A patient from another state has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit after a mistake made by her surgeon in the operating room.
Woman awarded $12M after surgical mistake affected her life
New York residents may be interested in hearing about a woman who was recently awarded $12 million by a jury in a medical malpractice lawsuit in another state. The jury took more than three hours to deliberate. Ultimately, the jury came to the conclusion that the surgeon had indeed been negligent and made a surgical mistake.
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.
Woman alleges surgical mistake has caused eating, speech issues
Despite several years of medical school and residency, doctors and surgeons make mistakes. After all, physicians and surgeons are humans and we all make mistakes. However, it is when those mistakes are beyond repair or could have been prevented that a surgical mistake can turn someone life's completely upside down. This is a time when some in New York believe the surgeon should be held liable for their negligent actions.
Alleged surgical error resulted in nail tech suffering injuries
As many individuals in New York may be aware, many occupations require the use of workers' hands and arms in order to perform their jobs satisfactorily. When an injury to the hand or arm occurs, it can often render them unable to perform their jobs. According to a lawsuit filed at the beginning of May 2014, it appears that a physician surgical error has led to a woman being unable to work as a nail tech.
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