A mistaken diagnosis may be one of the worst fears for New Jersey patients headed to the hospital for an undiagnosed, concerning or serious illness. In fact, diagnostic errors are the most common reason that Americans file medical malpractice claims, according to a...
Month: March 2018
Patient charts are key in malpractice cases
New Jersey residents might be surprised to learn that medical mistakes lead to roughly 250,000 deaths annually in the United States. In many cases, the cause of these errors can be ascertained by reviewing the clinical files of involved patients. Determining the cause...
A delayed diagnosis is as devastating as cancer itself
Nothing can prepare you for hearing the following three words, “you have cancer.” It can feel like all the oxygen in the world could not help you breathe after digesting the meaning of the sentence that just got thrown at you. When you think it cannot get any worse,...
The types of injuries that can occur in a car crash
New Jersey residents who are involved in a car crash may experience a variety of physical and mental injuries. For example, post-traumatic stress disorder is a common form of mental health issue that may make it difficult for a person to get into a car or drive after...
The prevalence of soft tissue injuries
Car collisions can cause the body to be jolted back and forth. This stretches the muscles, tendons, ligaments and other non-bony parts considered soft tissue. Anyone who has been in a car wreck in New Jersey will want to know the symptoms of soft tissue injury because...
The stages of a medical malpractice case
In order for medical malpractice to occur, certain elements must exist. The existence of a doctor-patient relationship is fundamental. There must also be a standard of care owed to the patient. When medical malpractice happens, there is a deviation from the standard...
Misdiagnosis of cellulitis is common and preventable
Cellulitis is a potentially serious condition that develops when the skin becomes infected by bacteria, but a study suggests that it may not be as common as doctors believe. Patients in New Jersey and around the country whom are diagnosed with cellulitis are often...
