An estimated one in 71 breast cancer cases is diagnosed incorrectly, and one-fourth of all biopsies receive an inaccurate diagnosis because of a clinical error. And on top of being challenging to diagnose, it's also often hard to tell when a delayed diagnosis was the...
Medical Malpractice
Filing complaints against healthcare providers
Everyone makes mistakes, including healthcare providers in New York and around the country. Not all mistakes result in serious medical errors. However, you should inform your medical provider when something is amiss to prevent problems from mounting. Lodging a...
The four principles of informed consent explained
Perhaps you have seen those notices for clinical research trials in New York and New Jersey looking for participants. For some individuals, those trials are a good idea. However, certain protocols must be in place prior to any treatment or research, including the...
Malpractice vs neglect
Malpractice and neglect are both failures of medicine defined in the law in New York, but they differ in key ways and they may or may not both apply to the same case. Medical malpractice Medical malpractice takes place when a doctor or other care provider makes a...
The most commonly misdiagnosed medical condition
New Yorkers expect the best care from their doctors, but it’s possible for a misdiagnosis to occur. Certain medical conditions are commonly misdiagnosed because their symptoms mirror those found in other illnesses. What are the three most commonly misdiagnosed medical...
How common are diagnostic errors?
New York residents may benefit from learning more about how often diagnostic errors occur. According to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, diagnostic errors may be defined as the failure to formulate a timely and accurate explanation of the...
Perfecting your appeal in New York
Filing a claim for medical malpractice in New York can be a contentious process. You may find yourself needing to file an appeal against a judgment you are unable to accept. If this is the case, you will need to perfect your appeal. The steps that you need to take to...
What is legal malpractice and when do you have a case?
New Yorkers who retain an attorney for legal matters expect to receive quality representation. However, lawyers sometimes make mistakes just like anyone else. It’s important to know when mistakes might be considered legal malpractice. What is legal malpractice? An...
The challenges of proving medical malpractice
Although hospitals in New York have guidelines in place to prevent patient harm, injury-causing mistakes happen. When a patient comes to harm due to a medical professional's negligence, they might consider filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. Types of medical harm...
How operating room distractions contribute to medical errors
Washing hands and setting up equipment in an operating room is part of preparing for a successful surgery in New York. However, many surgeons don't consider the number of distractions that occur during a typical operation. Surgical professionals are encouraged to...