If you have suffered a sudden injury or illness, you may think of a hospital emergency room as the safest possible place to go. In 2019, the most recent year for which there were statistics, nearly a quarter of all US adults, or 151 million people, had at least one emergency room visit. However, with...
In most cases, early diagnosis of medical issues and illnesses can save you from a lot of pain and suffering. To make matters worse, many injuries or medical conditions will worsen if a medical professional fails to diagnose you promptly and accurately. A delayed diagnosis can put your life at risk in some cases. Moreover,...
Decisions regarding medical treatment are a complex area of both medicine and law. Healthcare professionals and patients must weigh the risks and benefits of delaying treatment. However, although both parties have decision-making authority, the inherent disparity in medical knowledge requires medical professionals to evaluate the risks comprehensively. In some instances, a physician or other healthcare...
Physicians and patients generally agree that unnecessary testing is a serious issue for the healthcare system. However, unnecessary testing and procedures bear far more significant consequences on a patient than on the physician. While some unnecessary testing, procedures, and treatment may not result in injuries, others can have lifelong consequences on a patient. Those who...
Choosing an excellent obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN) is a top priority when you’re pregnant. You want a physician who will take your pregnancy as seriously as you do. Any number of things can go wrong during pregnancy, which is why you want a competent doctor looking after you. Unexpected issues like a compressed umbilical cord can have...
A physical therapist’s job is to rehabilitate injured patients and help people with mobility, strength, flexibility, and coordination. They must be experienced in treating a wide range of injuries and ailments in people of all ages and physical capabilities. Like all healthcare professionals, physical therapists have a responsibility to their patients to uphold a certain...
Lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system. It occurs when a white blood cell, also known as a lymphocyte, develops a mutation. This mutation causes the lymphocyte to rapidly multiply and become diseased. As a result, different areas of the lymphatic system start to swell, including the lymph nodes, spleen, and...
In New Jersey, filing a personal injury claim is relatively easy if another person’s negligence leads to your injuries. However, if the party responsible for your injuries is a government agency, employee, or contractor, filing a claim is slightly more complicated. Under these circumstances, you will most likely need to file a claim which follows...
Empty nose syndrome, or ENS, is a rare but devastating condition that occurs most commonly as a result of nasal surgery errors. If you underwent a surgical procedure and subsequently developed ENS, you could be entitled to pursue legal action. In a medical malpractice claim or lawsuit, you could recover compensation for your physical, emotional,...
If you received a misdiagnosis you may be wondering if you can sue your doctor for medical practice. At O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble, we can help determine the grounds for a misdiagnosis lawsuit. Call us today for a no-cost case assessment: (908) 373-5931 When you hear the term “medical malpractice,” it may conjure up...