On behalf of The McDonough Law Office | Jun 25, 2018 | Medical Malpractice
Many cancer patients in New Jersey and across the U.S. are being overtreated for their disease, according to three new studies. The research was presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting in Chicago in early June. In one study, scientists found...
On behalf of The McDonough Law Office | Jun 20, 2018 | Firm News
Health and wellness are a top priority for many. That said, there are many different illnesses and diseases present in your everyday life. It can be hard to keep track of all the different ailments you can suffer but it is important to be aware of them so you can...
On behalf of The McDonough Law Office | Jun 15, 2018 | Medical Malpractice
Pancreatic cancer can be one of the most difficult cancers to treat and survive for people in New Jersey and across the country. One study found some improved hope in a four-drug combination, and researchers noted that it could improve survival substantially when...
On behalf of The McDonough Law Office | Jun 12, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
After a car accident, there are several steps that New Jersey motorists should take. They should stop even if there appears to be no damages. People should not discuss the accident with others involved or admit fault. However, they should collect the other...
On behalf of The McDonough Law Office | Jun 8, 2018 | Medical Malpractice
Age-related macular degeneration is the number one cause of irreversible vision loss among people 50 and older in New Jersey and the rest of the U.S. This incurable eye condition is most frequently found in females, those over the age of 60 and farsighted individuals....
On behalf of The McDonough Law Office | Jun 8, 2018 | Medical Malpractice
When people in New Jersey consider LASIK eye surgery, they may simply want to improve their vision and be free of the need for glasses or contact lenses. However, refractive surgery can have serious, negative impacts on many patients as well, and it can be difficult...
On behalf of The McDonough Law Office | Jun 6, 2018 | Medical Malpractice
When New Jersey residents undergo surgery, they trust that their doctors have explained all the risks involved in the procedure. However, that isn’t always the case. For example, the family of late actor Bill Paxton is suing both his surgeon and Cedars-Sinai...
On behalf of The McDonough Law Office | Jun 5, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
New Jersey has a seat belt law that applies to drivers and both front and rear seat passengers. Because it is a primary law, police officers in the Garden State can pull vehicles over and ticket their occupants for violating it. Advocacy groups have urged lawmakers in...
On behalf of The McDonough Law Office | Jun 1, 2018 | Medical Malpractice
Doctors in New Jersey have many tools, including mobile health applications, they can use to help test and diagnose patients. Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Baylor College of Medicine have explored whether using one particular app, the PTT Advisor...
