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...
Did your doctor miss the signs and symptoms of marginal cord insertion while you were pregnant? If so, does your child have birth defects such as breathing difficulty, heart defects, or cerebral palsy? Or worse, was your child stillborn? If so, you may have a medical malpractice claim against your doctor. Marginal cord insertion claims...
Signing a waiver beforehand is standard practice when you undergo a medical procedure. This waiver is a legal document that releases the medical facility or practitioner from any legal liability if something goes wrong during the procedure. By signing the waiver, you acknowledge that you understand the potential risks associated with the procedure and accept...
You deserve justice if you or a loved one has been harmed while receiving medical treatment in New Jersey. Fortunately, New Jersey has specific laws and regulations in place to protect patients who have been victimized by medical malpractice. However, collecting compensation for medical malpractice depends on proving causation. If you or someone you love...
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...