Medical Malpractice Defense

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...