What Injuries Can Lead to a Wrongful Death Claim in New York?
Losing a loved one is never easy, regardless of the circumstances. However, if the death was caused by an accident involving another person’s negligence, it can be even more devastating. Depending on the scenario, relatives of the deceased may be able to file a wrongful death claim. This type of personal injury claim can seek compensation for hardship due […]
The Link Between Physician Burnout and Medical Errors
Physicians have a very demanding job, which involves caring for others and providing critical medical advice for their patients. Sometimes, physicians provide insufficient advice or misdiagnose patients, which can lead to medical malpractice claims. The main cause is physician burnout. A burnout can be defined as a physical or mental collapse that is attributed to […]
A Medical Error Resulting in Postoperative Blindness May Give Rise to a Medical Malpractice Claim
If a clinician fails to periodically move a patient during surgery, the patient can experience devastating effects. In some instances, a patient may have postoperative blindness as a result of continuous pressure on the optic nerve. Commonly, this occurs in spinal surgery cases, which are often very long procedures where a patient is forced to […]
Intubation Errors are Becoming More Common
In certain situations, a person may be unable to breathe on his or her own, which requires a doctor to intubate a patient. Intubation is a procedure where a clinician inserts a tube down a patient’s airway and connects it to a ventilator. While this is a very common procedure, patients can be injured during […]
Hematology Errors Can be a Killer
In the United States, there are over 15,000 hematologists practicing medicine. A hematologist is a licensed physician that specializes in the study of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood disorders in order to diagnose and treat patients with blood-related diseases. Some types of blood disorders include: Sickle Cell; Hemophilia; Lymphoma; Leukemia; Thalassemia; Myeloperoxidase deficiency; Von Willebrand […]
Pancreatic Cancer: A Silent Killer!
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), seven percent of all cancer-related deaths are due to pancreatic cancer. The ACS estimates that approximately 44,330 people will die this year as a result of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer occurs in the tissue of the pancreas, which is located in the abdominal cavity. The pancreas is responsible […]
Protecting Your Health Against Medical Malpractice
On behalf of Marcel Sager of posted in Medical Malpractice on Friday, February 16, 2018. Whenever you go to see your doctor, you are placing a large amount of trust in his or her experience to help you navigate symptoms, identify treatment options and secure your long-term health. While it is necessary for you to rely on your health care […]
What Is The Emergency Medical Treatment And Labor Act?
On behalf of Marcel Sager of Goldberg Sager & Associates posted in Medical Malpractice on Monday, February 12, 2018. If you do not have medical insurance, you may not seek medical care due to the expense. You may also have a hard time getting medical care once a doctor finds out you have no coverage. However, if you need emergency medical treatment at […]
The Problems Presented By Heuristics
On behalf of Marcel Sager of Goldberg Sager & Associates posted in Medical Malpractice on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. Brooklyn residents go to area hospitals and healthcare clinics expected to get answers to the questions they have about the injuries and illnesses afflicting them. Unfortunately, statistics show that doctors are not always able to provide them. According to research data shared […]
VA Conceals Medical Errors
In the United States, medical errors account for the third leading cause of death. According to USA TODAY, the Veteran’s Affairs hospital system is the nation’s largest employer of healthcare workers. A recent ongoing federal lawsuit and investigation into the VA has revealed that Thomas Franchini, a podiatrist, along with other physicians have made dangerous medical […]