When you enter into hospital or other healthcare facility in Queens, you likely do so with the expectation that not only is its staff fully capable of seeing to your every medical need, but also that any incidents or errors that may have occurred in the past have...
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Month: June 2017
Defining the causes of pediatric facial nerve paralysis
For new parents in New York, perhaps nothing is better than the emotion felt the first time they look into their newborn babies’ faces. Sadly, the joy that comes with delivery can be marred if mothers and/or babies experience complications. One such complication that...
Woman fights to retain full jury award in malpractice case
When pursuing claims of medical malpractice in Kew Gardens, many are surprised to discover that state laws often put a cap on the amount of damages that one may receive. Typically, such caps are imposed on non-economic damages such as pain and suffering because such...
Are nursing home residents at risk of identity theft?
If you have a loved one living in one of New York’s many nursing homes and care centers, then you are likely constantly on the lookout for signs that indicate he or she may be experiencing abuse at the hands of his or her caretakers. Often, such signs will manifest...
Man’s cancer spreads after doctors fail to spot it in scans
When one goes to the see a doctor in Queens, it typically is for a specific reason. When that reason is in response to an accident or illness, the expectation may be that the providers who treat him or her will not only look for the causes of what prompted his or her...
Investigating cybersecurity in hospitals
Most of the concerns New York City residents bring to us here at Futterman, Sirotkin, and Seinfeld regarding their healthcare surrounds their treatment, not their security. Like most, you may think that the only dangerous intruders in a hospital are those microscopic...
3 reasons for mortgage modification denials
Financial challenges affect many Americans, whether from a sudden change in circumstances or a gradual descent into debt. In fact, they are so common that, according to Forbes, one in four people in the U.S. deal with symptoms resembling PTSD as a result. If you are...
Identifying potential post-operative problem indicators
Like most people in Queens who have to undergo surgical treatment, you likely view your ordeal as being over once you come out of surgery. However, we here at Futterman, Sirotkin, and Seinfeld, LLP have a long list of past clients who may tell you that the end of...
Detailing the potential dangers of labor induction
Expectant parents in New York City typically cannot wait for the arrival of their little ones. In some cases, that term is taken literally, as many parents long for the delivery process to begin, both to welcome their newborns and end the physical stress that...
Which is more dangerous: a misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis?
You may likely assume that medical malpractice lawsuits in Kew Gardens typically arise from cases where doctors committed an error during surgery or prescribed a patient the wrong medication. While such errors do indeed represent a significant contribution to the...
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