Medical Errors Lead to High Medical Costs
Dr. Marty Makary, a cancer surgeon and researcher at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the School of Public Health, has written a new book
November 28, 2012
Hospital-Related Injuries
More and more hospital patients are being harmed, not healed, in hospitals. Infections, injuries, and medical errors are widespread these days. If you or someone
November 21, 2012
Statute of Limitations and “Foreign Object” Rule
The statute of limitations in a New York medical malpractice lawsuit typically begins to run on the date that the mistake or malpractice is committed.
November 7, 2012
Was There Ever a Medical Malpractice Crisis?
The issues surrounding medical malpractice have been hotly-debated topics for healthcare professionals and politicians for many years. At one point, some believed that there was
October 23, 2012
Concerns About Prostate Cancer Drug Provenge
Provenge, a prostate cancer drug developed by Dendreon Corp, might not be as safe or effective as the company would like patients to believe. If
October 21, 2012
Medical Malpractice Lawyers New York Land Largest Settlement Against Hospital
When it comes to medical malpractice lawyers, New York may have some of the best. This is especially apparent in a recent incident where a
August 6, 2012
“Level of Awareness” of Comatose Patients Determines Damages for Pain & Suffering
This decision remains a small victory for the many individuals who remain or have been in an vegetative state or coma to seek recovery for their years of suffering. It is important for any person or family member who is interested in pursuing such a claim on behalf of the injured party to document instances of awareness, such as eye movements, crying or tearing, grabbing of hands or other purposeful movements.
September 22, 2010
TORT REFORM
Threatening the Rights of Medical Malpractice Victims In recent years, proponents of tort reform have lobbied to enact laws which limit the rights of individuals
March 11, 2010
Spotlight on Potentially Dangerous Prescription Drugs – Avandia
Avandia is currently under review by the FDA for a potential recall announcement. Despite the fact that a recall has not yet been announced, the evidence for both fatal and non-fatal side-effects resulting from the use of Avandia is abundant.
March 4, 2010
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