Medical Malpractice
Guidant Defibrillator Recall
Guidant recalled over
100,000 cardiac defibrillators due to defects
causing serious injury & death. Guidant failed
to reveal that for three years some of their
defibrillators would short-circuit. The
FDA has reported that 20 out of every 1000 defibrillators
malfunction.
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Did You Know?
Just 7% of New York's Doctors Are Responsible for Two-Thirds of Malpractice Costs.
According
to a National Academy Institute of Medicine study,
each year more people die from medical errors than
from motor vehicle accidents (43,458), breast cancer
(42,297) and AIDS (16,516).
A Harvard Medical School study found that over
5% of all hospital patients were injured as a result
of medical malpractice.
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Did you lose a loved one due to malpractice? Unsure if an injury was caused by
medical negligence? Our attorneys
focus on the representation of
injured patients. We can help answer
your questions and vigorously defend
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How Large Is The Problem of Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice is a much greater problem
than most people realize. Each year, in the United
States, approximately 80,000 people are dying due
to medical malpractice. This figure is based on
the extensive study "Patients, Doctors and Lawyers:
Medical Injury, Malpractice Litigation, and Patient Compensation in New York,"
published by the Harvard Medical Practice Study
in 1990 [PDF]. This Harvard study was a report to the
State of New York and has been confirmed by similar
studies. While these medical malpractice statistics
are alarming, it is even more disturbing that these
statistics do not even include medical malpractice
deaths that have occurred in clinics, private doctors
offices, or other treatment facilities.
How Common Are Medical Malpractice
Lawsuits?
With all the cases of medical malpractice that
occur, there are only a few claims filed. Another
report performed by Harvard, the "Harvard Medical
Practice Study" [PDF], found that only one in eight patients
that suffers due to medical malpractice ever files
a lawsuit. The report concluded that medical malpractice
is not accessible enough for the victims of medical
malpractice, including things like
birth injury.
A New England Journal of Medicine article found
that only 2% of people that are injured by medical
malpractice seeks compensation through a lawsuit.
We have been successful at representing and obtaining
compensation for the victims of medical malpractice
that is rightfully theirs.
What Is Considered Medical Negligence?
Medical Malpractice occurs when there is a
deviation from the accepted standard of care in
the community or locality where the doctor or
hospital is located. An injury is considered medical malpractice, not because
of unforeseen complications, but rather if the complications
were the result of improper care and treatment. By
failing to properly diagnose an illness or condition,
such as cancer, in a timely manner can be considered
medical negligence. We provide the highest level
of legal expertise for New York medical malpractice
cases including birth injuries such as
cerebral
palsy. Please feel free to
contact us so that you can speak to a qualified
New York medical malpractice attorney.
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Medical Malpractice Glossary
If you have injured due to the negligence of a doctor, nurse or someone serving in a medical care capacity, these terms will be useful to you as you work through the claim process: adjudicate, answer, contingency fee, damages, deposition, failure to diagnose, hospital malpractice, liability risk, occupational therapy, terminal illness, wrongful death, etc.
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Cerebral Palsy Glossary
If you are the parent of a child with cerebral palsy, or suspect medical malpractice may have caused a birth injury, the following terms can help you to better understand the medical and legal terminology you may encounter as you speak with medical and legal professionals.
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