Medical malpractice cases have the potential to draw considerable attention and public scrutiny. Plaintiffs may be seeking huge sums of money; allegations can sound very serious; reputations and professional licensing can be at stake. Understandably, medical...
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Doctors aren’t always responsible for medication errors
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Jan 27, 2023 | Medical Malpractice Defense
Hospitals in New York and across the country rely on electronic systems to track patients' medical histories. These systems are capable of tracking histories for new patients and people who have received treatments at other medical facilities. EHRs and medication...
Unique challenges for OB-GYNs and malpractice claims
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Dec 20, 2022 | Medical Malpractice Defense
No one wants any woman or baby to face challenges or setbacks before, during or following birth. However, the grim reality is that it can happen. When it does, people often turn to an obstetrician-gynecologist for answers and liability. However, the fact is that...
Building a foundation against malpractice claims
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Nov 28, 2022 | Medical Malpractice Defense
The medical field is an extremely important industry for many reasons. It is an honorable profession aimed at helping others, often when they need it most. It is a highly sensitive industry in which patients are both exposed and vulnerable. This can lead to heightened...
Jury: Doctor, nurses not negligent in fatal childbirth
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Oct 14, 2022 | Medical Malpractice Defense
Any time childbirth has an adverse outcome for a mother or baby, figuring out what might have gone wrong is a top priority for everyone involved. People often are quick to blame the care providers involved in the labor and delivery, but the fact is that some adverse...
Small oversights can create big problems for nursing homes
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Aug 23, 2022 | Medical Malpractice Defense
Nursing homes and health care facilities can face scrutiny and reputational damage when involved in allegations of patient neglect or abuse. While this is a big problem for these facilities, the fact is that in many cases, these situations may start with minor...
Malware and malpractice: An increasing combination?
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Jul 27, 2022 | Medical Malpractice Defense
Medical facilities and professionals have duties to protect patients. Today, this can include protecting against cyberattacks and other technical vulnerabilities that could affect patient care. What is at risk? Nearly every aspect of modern medicine involves computer...
Information to collect if a patient accuses you of malpractice
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Jun 16, 2022 | Medical Malpractice Defense
Adverse medical events are devastating for everyone involved, including doctors, nurses and other medical professionals. However, patients and their families can be quick to blame care providers, accusing them of negligence or misconduct. If you receive a medical...
Could robots alleviate the strain on nurses?
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | May 4, 2022 | Medical Malpractice Defense
Nurses perform an incredible range of services, from administering medication to helping patients cope with the stress of being in the hospital. And often, they are the ones who have the most direct contact with individuals receiving care. Unfortunately, this can put...
Using expert testimony in malpractice defenses
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Apr 13, 2022 | Medical Malpractice Defense
Situations involving an adverse medical event can be highly emotional and stressful for all parties involved. They are also highly technical and complex in terms of assessing what happened and whether negligence was a factor. As such, expert witnesses often play a...
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