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Can I Seek Compensation for Emotional Distress Caused by a Doctor?

Posted in Medical malpractice on July 6, 2022

Doctors and medical providers owe a duty of care to meet or exceed the accepted standard of care for a situation. Medical negligence, malpractice, and doctor’s errors can cause catastrophic injuries and permanent impairments. In addition, their wrongdoing can cause lifelong impacts on a patient’s quality of life. However, a doctor’s conduct can also cause… read more

Express Consent vs. Implied Consent: What’s the Difference?

Posted in Medical malpractice on September 9, 2021

Doctors and other health care providers typically need a patient’s consent to provide certain treatments.  If a patient is harmed as a result of receiving medical treatment to which they did not consent, they may be able to recover compensation by filing a medical malpractice claim or lawsuit. Medical malpractice laws vary from one state… read more

The Most Common Medical Errors in New York City

Posted in Medical malpractice on May 18, 2021

Medical errors are common throughout the United States. About 100,000 to 200,000 deaths each year are attributed to medical errors. A more recent study suggests that up to 440,000 deaths annually are caused by medical errors. Johns Hopkins found that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. One study… read more

Why are malpractice lawsuits in New York so difficult to pursue?

Posted in Medical malpractice on March 19, 2012

News from the Bronx Malpractice Lawyer Below are some key reasons why law firms find it challenging to pursue a malpractice lawsuit in New York: Most medical malpractice cases are difficult because they place significant demands of time and money on the attorney and law firm handling the case. A medical malpractice lawyer may need… read more

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