A woman in New Jersey has decided to seek out compensation from her doctor because she claims he used a hysterectomy device that the Food and Drug Administration has stated can spread cancer in the body. The woman, a 43-year-old mother, is near death after over a year following a hysterectomy. Now, she’s blaming her… [ Read More ]
A misdiagnosis can put your health and life at risk, so it’s important to do your best to avoid them. How can you be sure that you won’t be a victim? There are a few things you can do to make sure you’re providing your doctor with the most information which and evidence of your… [ Read More ]
The Truth About the $2.9 Million Dollar McDonald’s Coffee Spill Verdict One of the most well known personal injury cases is the “McDonald’s coffee spill” case. This case gave rise to the attacks on “frivolous” lawsuits in the United States and has been characterized by many people, unfamiliar with all the facts, as a “jackpot… [ Read More ]
The Truth About the Number of Lawsuits Filed in New Jersey and Jury Awards There has been a decrease in the number of lawsuits filed in New Jersey. First, it is important to note that the number of lawsuits filed in New Jersey is decreasing. The New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts has reported… [ Read More ]
Are Doctors Being Driven out of States because of Medical Malpractice Lawsuits? In medical malpractice cases, a jury can award “economic damages” (money meant to cover medical bills, lost wages, etc.), “noneconomic damages” (money awarded for suffering, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life), and “punitive damages” (money awarded in cases where the medical… [ Read More ]
Between 210,000 to 440,000 patients are killed every year in the United States by medical mistakes. In determining this figure, the Journal of Patient Safety reviewed four studies, looking at specific evidence in medical records, which pointed to mistakes which harmed patients. Some of the mistakes which were flagged included medication stop orders and abnormal… [ Read More ]
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