Getting stuck by a needle in the hospital or some other type of medical setting can be a lot more concerning than having a simple needle stick injury. The needle could have been used on another patient who had dangerous infective diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis B or C, or other bloodborne pathogens. If you … Read more
Whether it is a triage nurse in the emergency room, a nurse practitioner at your family practice, a physician’s assistant, or a medical doctor, it is critical for whomever is providing you with medical care to get an accurate idea of what ailments you may have and what tests to run confirm what is going … Read more
In more than 95% of patients a knee replacement will last up to 15 – 20 years without issue. Unfortunately, there are times when patients have significant complications following a procedure for total knee replacement soon after that surgery. This can lead to the need for additional surgeries (called revision surgeries). It can also result … Read more
If you or a loved one was subject to nursing home neglect during a stay at a nursing home, it may be confusing how it happened and who was at fault. The nursing staff at the nursing home have different training, roles, and responsibilities so not all may be equally culpable. Below are summaries of … Read more
Cardiologists are doctors who have specialized training and skill in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Because they treat such a vital part of a healthy functioning body if they do commit negligence or malpractice while treating you or a loved one it can mean dire consequences for your entire … Read more
When you go to a doctor’s office you may be surprised to find that you wind up being treated by a nurse instead of the doctor himself. However this is common in those offices – particularly the offices of family practitioners or primary care physicians. These types of nurses are known as certified nursing practitioners, … Read more
The number of people living in the United States needing hip replacement surgery (also known as hip arthroplasty) has sky rocketed in recent years, jumping from 138,700 in 2000 to 310,800 in 2010 according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control. While the surgery is meant to relieve ongoing pain in the hip … Read more
A mistaken cut during surgery leading to internal bleeding is a medical emergency. If immediate treatment for the cut is not provided it can result in serious complications, including death. Whether or not you or a loved one has a medical malpractice case as a result of a surgical cut or laceration depends on the … Read more
When you or a loved one suffer a serious injury at a nursing home in New Jersey, you will likely focus on the nursing staff for being at fault. The nurses at the home are the ones who regularly treat you and with whom you have the most contact. However the person who is ultimately … Read more
Carpal tunnel release surgery is the most common hand surgery performed in the United States. Serious complications are rare but can be life-altering. Because of the low rate of complications, if you suffered a major injury during carpal tunnel release surgery there is a decent chance that it was caused by the negligence of the … Read more