New York City, New York, has a very rich sports culture. And while many baseball fans root for their favorite players, some forget that players are ultimately employees that can sustain serious injuries as a result of their line of work. One particularly recognizable New York baseball player recently filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against his physician and hospital, claiming that negligence and incorrect treatment contributed to his major injury.
Baseball player accuses doctor, hospital of medical malpractice
Birth injury wasn't caused by doctor, jury finds
Thousands of births take place in New York hospitals and others around the country at any given time. Fortunately, the majority of babies are strong and healthy; though, many others are born with serious injuries and or medical conditions. Birth injury-related medical malpractice lawsuits can be complicated and challenging to try, since determining the exact nature and cause of some injuries is difficult. One recent lawsuit illustrates how complex and involved some cases can be.
Things every patient should know about doctor errors
When a serious medical mistake occurs in a New York hospital, it's often only after the damage is done that patients realize the error could have been avoided. Sadly, hospital negligence is responsible for countless injuries, illnesses and deaths each year around the country. Here are a few key points every patient should keep in mind to protect themselves against life-threatening medical mistakes.
Study: hospital errors kills more people than we thought
According to a new study published in the Journal of Patient Safety, the number of patients who die because of medical errors may be higher than previously thought. The results of the study are actually a compilation of four different studies conducted between 2002 and 2008, which examined the medical records of more than 4,200 hospitalized patients. By taking those figures and applying them to the United States, it is estimated that between 210,000 and 440,000 patients die every year because of hospital error.
Avoiding Litigation with Neighbors
Hospital confidentially settles medical malpractice lawsuit
When a loved one is seriously injured, family members often have to put their lives on hold to act as a caretaker. This can take a financial and emotional toll on the family and may be an important factor during a medical malpractice trial in New York.
