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Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis

Robert Wolff February 24, 2016

It is estimated that 142,000 people died in 2013 all over the world due to the adverse effects of medical treatment. Each year, it is estimated that approximately 98,000 people in the United States die as a result of medical malpractice. According to a new study published in the journal BMJ Quality & Safety, about 12 million adults seeking outpatient medical care are misdiagnosed each year in the nation.

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Medical Malpractice during Emergency Medical Care

Robert Wolff February 24, 2016

When it comes to injuries caused by medical malpractice during emergency medical care, there are special rules that apply. “First responders” are protected by state laws from most lawsuits. And although there are no such protections for doctors and nurses in the emergency room, the very nature of emergencies lowers the professional expectation to avoid medical mistakes.

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Elements of a Dental Malpractice Lawsuit

Robert Wolff February 24, 2016

According to the Journal of the American Dental Association, there are certain types of dental procedures that require more intensive surgeries or complicated processes in which malpractice is more common. Consequently, dentists may be more prone to make errors when administering or performing these treatments when compared to other, more simple procedures.

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When not to file a Medical Malpractice Case in New York

Robert Wolff February 20, 2016

Between 1999 and 2008, a high proportion of medical malpractice claims were filed in New York State. Court Statistics.org reports that in 2008 medical malpractice cases resulted in 7.4% of all tort cases, and 1.1% of all civil lawsuits filed in the state. As medical malpractice laws differ from state to state, it is important to understand the New York State laws pertaining to medical malpractice before filing a lawsuit.

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When does Medical Malpractice Turn into a Criminal Case?

Robert Wolff February 20, 2016

In normal medical malpractice cases, the “guilt” of a medical practitioner is defended in court by an obvious argument that someone else in the same situation might also have done it. Thus most medical errors wind up in civil courts in the form of malpractice charges.

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