For New Yorkers who are sick, it is imperative that doctors provide an accurate diagnosis. For potentially serious illnesses, this has greater relevance. If the medical professionals make a mistake in the diagnosis and prescribe the wrong treatment, it can make the person sicker or lead to death. Lyme disease is a serious illness that […]
Your loved one died unexpectedly while in the hospital, and you’re in absolute shock. You hate to outright accuse the hospital staff of doing something wrong or making a mistake, but you’re seriously questioning whether your loved one’s death was the result of medical neglect. Do you need an autopsy to gather evidence of medical […]
The Pagan Law Firm There are different causes of a stroke, but the result is the same: The brain’s blood and oxygen supply is partially or totally cut off for at least some time. Brain damage is inevitable. It’s the fifth leading cause of death in this country — but quick treatment can often lessen […]
The Pagan Law Firm Something went wrong with the treatment for your medical condition. The doctor says that the problem was just unexpected. The hospital says that nothing could have been done any differently. You aren’t so sure — but how do you know if your suspicions are correct? Do you need an attorney? Maybe. […]
In today’s world of scientific breakthroughs and medical advances, it seems like medical malpractice should be a rare (and getting rarer) event. It’s not. In fact, medical malpractice — specifically from surgical mistakes — is the third leading cause of death in the United States today. According to recently compiled statistics that looked at data […]
Did a doctor misdiagnose you? Did a hospital nurse administer the wrong drug to you? Did you end up with a post-surgical infection because some piece of equipment wasn’t sterile? Did a tech forget to wash his hands before examining you and leave you with a medication-resistant staph infection (MRSA)? If so, you may be […]
