Category: Medical Malpractice

New Jersey Medical Malpractice Case Timeline

Blog,Medical Malpractice • April 23, 2020

If the negligence or recklessness of a physician or medical provider causes you to suffer injuries, you may be able to recover lost compensation under medical malpractice laws in New Jersey. However, it may take some time for your medical malpractice case to come to a resolution. While you’re waiting for your medical malpractice claim…

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Anesthesia Mistakes Can Result in Brain Damage

Blog,Medical Malpractice • April 15, 2020

Having to undergo an invasive surgery can be terrifying enough without the extra concern of getting brain damage due to anesthesia errors. When mistakes with anesthesia take place, the brain can suffer a permanent injury due to a lack of oxygen and other nutrients. The brain requires a constant supply of oxygenated blood in order…

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‘Medical Errors’ Are the Third Leading Cause of Death

Blog,Medical Malpractice • April 8, 2020

The British Medical Journal recently published a study that revealed “medical errors” are now the third-largest contributor to death in the5 United States, behind only heart disease and cancer, respectively. According to the research, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracks the leading causes of death, but there are no direct reports of deaths…

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According to Experts, These Are the 7 Deadliest Surgeries

Blog,Medical Malpractice • April 2, 2020

The Journal of the American Medical Association Surgery recently reported that out of the nearly three million surgeries are performed annually, around 80 percent of deaths, complications, and costs are caused by seven emergency surgery procedures. These emergency procedures can range from a fairly simple operation to a highly invasive procedure, but they all have…

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