Medical Malpractice

No matter which hospital or facility a woman goes to in New York City to give birth, she should never receive less than the best medical attention. Unfortunately, WYNC News reports that many women are receiving inadequate health care, a factor that may be contributing...

If your doctor in New York City recommends a medical test during a routine checkup or as a result of symptoms, it should be safe to assume that the results will be accurate. However, according to the New York Times, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration believes that...

If you are preparing to undergo gynecological surgery in New York, your doctor may suggest the use of a computer-assisted surgical system. According to the FDA, although this technology is often called robotically-assisted surgery, the controls are all manipulated by...

In New York, when a person is no longer able to perform daily tasks or self-care due to health issues, a nursing home may be the only option. Choosing the facility can be one of life's more difficult decisions because the quality of care can make such a difference in...

For Medicare patients, it's been shown that the odds of a medical error are fairly high--about one out of every seven patients will experience one. These are overall numbers for the United States, but they still show that patients in New York must be aware and they...

Misdiagnosis of serious medical conditions is a problem that continues to rise to the top of the list of concerns for both patients and physicians themselves. Trends in New York City medical malpractice claims indicate that specific conditions are more likely to be...

Modern medicine is almost miraculous in its ability to treat serious injuries and illnesses. Patients today recover from extreme injuries and diseases with the help of medical treatment, and the skills of health care professionals provide hope for individuals injured...

Though people often trust them to be, doctors are not perfect. They do make mistakes, and some of these can lead to death or serious injuries. One of the most common mistakes, according to a study that was carried out by researchers working at Johns Hopkins...

Mistakes in the medical field can be frightening for patients, to say the least. If they're given the wrong medication and have an allergic reaction, for instance, it can bring about a lot of stress, anxiety and fear to go along with the physical issues. However,...

Did you know that cancer misdiagnoses occur in nearly one-third of cases? New York City medical malpractice attorneys realize the prevalence of this type of medical mistake, and they can help you learn more about your legal options if your physician fails to...