In New Jersey, nursing malpractice represents a critical concern within the healthcare system. Nurses, as integral members of the healthcare team, are entrusted with the well-being and safety of patients. However, nursing malpractice can occur despite nurses’s dedication and commitment, leading to adverse consequences for patients and healthcare providers.  Understanding the most common forms and...

Suing a surgeon for medical malpractice in New Jersey is a complex and serious legal matter that arises when a patient believes that their surgeon's negligence or deviation from the standard of care has resulted in harm or injury. Medical malpractice cases in New Jersey require careful consideration of various legal elements. These include establishing...

Healthcare providers are obligated to care for patients in a way that is consistent with accepted medical standards. This includes cardiac conditions and medical emergencies such as heart attacks. Meeting this standard includes making an accurate and timely diagnosis based on available information and providing appropriate treatment to support the health and well-being of the...

One crucial element victims must prove when pursuing a medical malpractice claim is a breach of duty of care by the healthcare professional involved. In the Garden State, like in many jurisdictions, proving breach of duty in a medical malpractice case is fundamental to success, as it establishes that the healthcare professional failed to meet...

For many people, there are few things more frightening than a trip to the emergency room because it means that something is seriously wrong and needs to be addressed immediately. Most of the time, the doctors, nurses, and support staff working in emergency rooms do a great job of diagnosing and treating patients. Whether in...

As patients, we rely on healthcare providers to use their knowledge and expertise in making a good-faith effort to assess and diagnose issues related to our well-being, thoroughly. Failing to properly examine and evaluate symptoms can lead to a brain tumor misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, the result of which can include serious injury, decreased quality...

For many surgical procedures, anesthesia is a critical component. However, there are serious risks and consequences when mistakes are made. Some of the most severe results of anesthesia errors are brain injuries. For this reason, the administration of anesthesia must be carried out by a trained anesthesiologist who understands their duty to provide great care...

If your baby suffered shoulder dystocia or another birth injury because of medical negligence, you might be contemplating your legal options by researching the condition, whether it constitutes medical malpractice, and whether you need a lawyer. It can feel overwhelming and daunting. In this article, we provide a brief overview of what you should know...

According to the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD) is rare and occurs only in 1 out of 250 pregnancies. However, that does not make the consequences any less devastating if it happens to you or someone you know. Cephalopelvic disproportion occurs when a baby’s head or body is too large to fit...

Pathology errors can play a significant role in cancer misdiagnosis lawsuits. Beyond that and more importantly, pathology and laboratory errors can have serious consequences on cancer patients’ lives. As with almost any medical test, results cannot be expected to be 100% accurate at all times. However, a pathology test or reading error can be distressing...