For victims of medical malpractice, taking legal action against a negligent physician can often feel intimidating, if not impossible. However, compensation isn’t as far out of reach as many think. This blog post will give an overview of how chiropractic malpractice settlements work in New Jersey. We’ll explain the basic legal process involved in New...
Birth injuries are among the most painful and damaging types of medical malpractice. Newborns harmed by a doctor’s mistakes or oversights can suffer devastating, life-long consequences. For parents, raising a child with severe physical or neurological conditions often comes with immense emotional and financial burdens. When these burdens result from a medical professional’s negligence, you...
Although it only affects 2% of women, ectopic pregnancy is the leading cause of maternal deaths in early pregnancy. Despite the life-threatening risks it poses, medical professionals can safely treat ectopic pregnancy if they recognize the symptoms early enough to take action. However, doctors who ignore the warning signs of ectopic pregnancy or fail to...
What to do if your doctor orders unnecessary tests? Physicians and patients generally agree that unnecessary testing is a serious issue for the healthcare system. Those who suffer injuries following an unnecessary medical procedure may have a medical malpractice claim against the treating healthcare provider. At O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble, our medical malpractice attorneys...
Intravenous (IV) therapy is a standard medical procedure to deliver fluids, medications, and nutrients directly into a patient’s vein. While it is generally safe, complications can arise, one of the most concerning being IV infiltration. IV infiltration occurs when the fluid or medication leaks into the surrounding tissue instead of flowing into the vein. This...
Sepsis is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to infection causes injury to its tissues and organs. In many cases, timely and appropriate medical intervention can prevent sepsis from progressing to a critical state. Unfortunately, there are instances where sepsis is improperly diagnosed or managed, leading to severe complications...
In cases involving government entities, the New Jersey tort claims act applies, making the process more complex than typical personal injury claims. 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...
Many situations, including examples of a hostile work environment, could make someone’s workplace unpleasant. Rude co-workers, unappreciative bosses, lack of perks or privileges, and micromanaging superiors can make employees feel uncomfortable. However, those examples do not necessarily create a hostile work environment. The level of behavior that unlawfully creates a hostile work environment must be...
Understanding the difference between express vs. implied consent is crucial in healthcare to ensure patients' rights and doctors' legal protections. Many legal disputes can arise based on disagreements over whether one person gave another person consent or authorization to perform a particular action. When administering medical care, a health professional needs to explain the risks...
O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble is pleased to announce the winner of the 2024 Law School Scholarship, Thyquel M. Halley! To be eligible for the scholarship, Thyquel M. Halley had to answer this prompt in a 500 word essay: "What are the most commonly misdiagnosed conditions that may lead to a med-mal lawsuit, and what...