Posted on March 10th, 2010
A 69-year-old patient at a behavioral health facility in New Jersey was found beaten to death in his room on Thursday evening at around 11:00 p.m. The man’s roommate, an 18-year-old patient was arrested and charged with murder. Hospital officials say that the incident is an isolated event and that they are committed to protecting the safety of their patients.
If someone you love has been hurt due to the negligent actions of a physician, nursing home staff, or other medical professional, you may be eligible to pursue legal action. For more information on behavioral health facility injuries and medical malpractice, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 today.
Posted on February 24th, 2010
Insurers specializing in medical malpractice will be able to keep their anti-trust exemption following recent alterations to the Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act. The bill sought to protect consumers and promote fair competition when it comes to the business of health insurance, but did not make repeal exemptions for medical malpractice insurers.
For assistance with a medical malpractice claim, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 today.
Posted on January 12th, 2010
A poughkeepsie woman, filed a suit against Vassar brothers medical center and the surgeons she holds responsible for her disability. If you or someone you love has been injured by negligent medical care, the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson-Axelrod may be able to help you fight for what you deserve.
In 2003, a 46-year-old woman was re-admitted to the hospital six days after surgery. She had surgery on a perforated ulcer. When she was re-admitted, she had a ruptured ulcer. This caused brain damage, tooth loss, and the amputation of her thumb and part of two fingers. She is claiming that the hospital staff delayed giving her treatment.
If you have been injured because of negligent medical care, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson-Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 30th, 2009
The family of a woman who died in surgery, had been awarded $20 million by a jury in Alabama. If you or someone you love has been the victim of medical negligence, the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers Levinson-Axelrod may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve.
The lawsuit was brought against Coastal Anesthesia, one doctor, and a nurse. The family alleges that the anesthesiologist and the doctor failed to see that the patient had risk factors for breathing fluid into her lungs. Once the patient was anesthetized, she began breathing bile into her lungs and died.
If you or someone you love has been injured or worse as a result of insufficient medical care, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson-Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 22nd, 2009
A piece of gauze that was left in a woman’s abdomen after surgery led to a suit against the Staten Island University Hospital. The surgery was eight years ago, but the patient says that she has only recently found out after viewing medical records. If you or someone you love has been the victim of medical negligence, the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson-Axelrod may be able to help you get the financial compensation you deserve.
The patient says that she had no idea that the doctors had left the gauze behind until viewing medical records that were obtained this year. She originally had surgery on her liver in 2000 when the gauze was left behind. Two weeks later, she was admitted with intra-abdominal abscess, an infection in the belly area. This is when the gauze was removed. The patient contends that the guaze left behind caused the infection.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of medical negligence, contact the medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529 today.
Posted on December 21st, 2009
Two doctors at Children’s Hospital Boston were found to be the cause of a 3-year-old boy’s death. If you or someone you love has been the victim of medical negligence, the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson-Axelrod may be able to help you fight for the compensation you deserve.
The jury voted to award the parents of the child $15 million. The boy died in 2004, a year and half after undergoing a procedure in the hospital. The parents recieved $5 million for their son’s pain and suffering, $5 milion for the loss of their child, and $5 million their son’s wrongful death.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of medical malpractice, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson-Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 18th, 2009
A former inmate is suing the doctor of Passaic County jail for allegedly failing to diagnose him with a serious bone infection when he was an inmate. If you or someone you love has been the victim of medical negligence, the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson -Axelrod, may be able to help you get the compensation that you need.
The plaintiff was in jail from September 2005 until January 2006 and visited the infirmary 45 times. During 14 of those visits the defendant was his doctor. The former inmate complained of severe back pain. An MRI or other neurological tests were never conducted. About a week after leaving the prison, the former inmate was diagnosed with osteomyelitis, which is a bacterial infection of the bone marrow.
The former inmate now suffers from permanent nerve damage in his spine. The plaintiff is suing for pain, suffering, and other damages.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of medical malpractice, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson- Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 17th, 2009
A West Virginia man is suing three doctors claiming that they failed to diagnose him properly. If you or someone you love has been the victim of medical negligence, the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson-Axelrod may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve.
The man visited the three doctors from Nov. 27 until Dec. 7, 2007 according to complaint filed. He is claiming that all three doctors disregarded the signs that he was developing a neurological impairment. The victim claims that he suffered great mind and body pain and was caused to gather medical expenses.
If you or someone you love has been negligent medical care, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson-Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 16th, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is currently investigating multiple hospitals that administered an excess amount of radiation through CT scans. If you or someone you love has been a victim of medical malpractice, the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson-Axelrod may be able to help you fight for the compensation you deserve.
In California, the FDA is investigating over 270 medical cases in which the patients were exposed to an excess amount of radiation during their CT brain scans. The excess in radiation caused symptoms such as hair loss and skin redness. Exposure to excess radiation can cause diseases such as cancer, tumors, and genetic damage.
The FDA is investigating the cause of these accidents with manufacturers, state and local authorities, and other professional organizations.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of medical malpractice, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson-Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 11th, 2009
A proposed cap on medical malpractice damages could potentially punish already injured Americans, according to Democrat senators. If you or someone you love has been the victim of negligent medical care, the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson-Axelrod may be able to help you find the justice you deserve.
According to the senators, the $250,000 proposed cap on pain and suffering awards is arbitrary and low. They say that in cases of malpractice which involve permanent or serious injury, the pain and suffering they experience could well exceed the $250,000 limit. In essence, the cap would punish Americans with the worst injuries.
If you or someone you love has sustained serious injuries as a result of insufficient medical care, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson-Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
