Posted on June 25th, 2010
Two sisters in California have been arrested for suspicion of medical malpractice after they allegedly ran an illegal cosmetic filling business.
The two sisters were taken into custody on Monday June 22 after an investigation into the business was done by authorities because patients came forward after becoming ill from getting the cosmetic fillers in their face or buttocks.
According to authorities, some patients fillers hardened and became infected. One of the sisters claimed that she was a doctor in Mexico, but authorities say that she should not be practicing medicine in the United States. They are each being held on $20,000 bail.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on June 17th, 2010
Contrary to popular belief, individuals are allowed to file their own Superior Court Complaint. However, many individuals choose file a medical malpractice claim with an attorney.
Attorneys can assist individuals because they are familiar with the rules and regulations dictating court proceedings. Also, medical malpractice attorneys have the expertise and experience necessary to help their clients receive a favorable settlement or verdict.
If you or anyone you know has questions about a medical malpractice case, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529.
Posted on June 10th, 2010
When medical malpractice cases go to trial, the verdict of the trial will typically be left up to a jury. During the trial, both sides will present evidence, key witnesses, and arguments to persuade the jury.
One of the most important parts of a medical malpractice trial is the expert testimony. This testimony will come from doctors who have experience or expertise in the related medical issue. It will help support or deny that the physician’s actions followed standard medical practices.
If you or anyone you know has questions about a medical malpractice trial, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529.
Posted on June 4th, 2010
A medical malpractice case is likely going to come before the Supreme Court. The case involves numerous complaints about medical malpractice at an Air Force hospital.
While there have been a number of complaints related to medical malpractice, one case involves a man who was undergoing an appendectomy. After the operation, the man apparently stopped breathing. In an attempt to resuscitate the man, the nurses and other medical personnel allegedly committed gross negligence that led to the man’s death.
If you or anyone you know has a medical malpractice case, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529.
Posted on May 28th, 2010
Wisconsin’s Senate passed a major medical malpractice bill this January that allows parents to recover for the loss of an adult child due to alleged medical malpractice.
The bill has now advanced to the Assembly for a vote. If successful in being passed, the bill can also apply to the reverse, i.e. an adult child may also receive compensation for the loss of a parent due to medical malpractice.
At the moment, these suits are impossible. This means that if a widow or widower without a minor child dies due to medical malpractice, nobody can bring a claim for it.
Originally, the bill was sponsored by the Senate Judiciary Committee in September, 2009. An additional reform proposal is expected to be voted on in the Senate soon, which would remove the current 180-day deadline for potential medical malpractice suits against state-run facilities and extend that period to a three year statute of limitations. This would make the period in which claims could be filed against state-run institutions consistent with the period allowed after injury to file a claim against private facilities.
If you are interested in finding out more about medical malpractice law in New Jersey, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on May 14th, 2010
A 53-year-old Maryland woman was awarded $3.5 million by the jury after a surgery for blocked arteries left her paraplegic, unable to walk and in constant pain. She sued the two surgeons and their business. The woman’s lawyers claim that an improper grafting technique was used in her surgery, leading to blood loss and a spinal cord injury.
Court records show that she was awarded more than $200,000 for previous medical bills, $2 million for future medical bills and $1.3 million for non-monetary damages. The doctors are considering an appeal, saying the technique they used was appropriate, and that her complications could have happened in even the best situations. They also hope to reduce the amount of money the woman was awarded in the medical malpractice suit.
Posted on May 7th, 2010
The trial is underway for a case in which a 23-year-old man sued University Medical Center in Tucson, Ariz., for what he claims was the unnecessary removal of his right testicle. He said he was under the impression that he was merely going in for a biopsy and that his testicle would only be removed if found cancerous. When he awoke from surgery to discover his testicle missing, he assumed it had been found cancerous, he said.
He said he later found out his biopsy was negative. The hospital is fighting back, however, saying the man knew from the beginning that his testicle would be removed. A nurse testified that he had told her he was coming in to have it removed.
If you would like to know more about medical malpractice claims or if you have been hurt by the negligent actions of a health care professional, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson & Axelrod at 800-346-5529.
Posted on April 30th, 2010
A Tennessee doctor has been charged with two counts of rape by fraud and sexual battery by fraud. He was arrested Sept. 22, 2009, but the case has not yet been settled. The judge for the case recently extended the settlement date for criminal charges against the doctor to June 17, 2010.
The suit against him alleges that he touched female patients inappropriately while presenting his actions as justified medical procedure at the Urgent Care Clinic on Long Hollow Pike in Goodlettsville, TN.
Three women have testified that the doctor lowered their pants and groped them inappropriately, asking if it hurt. The names of the women have been concealed in the lawsuit filings out of respect for the rape charges.
The attorney for two of the three lawsuits said that he will be refiling medical malpractice suits on behalf of his clients in addition to the current suits in court.
“We will be pleading in the alternative that these acts constitute medical malpractice; however we will continue to pursue our claim of medical battery as well,” he said.
If you or someone you know has had your trust in a medical professional abused, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on April 21st, 2010
A 47-year-old Georgia man has been awarded $1.5 million in a medical malpractice suit in the first settlement following the recently overturned state cap on non-economic damages.
The suit was filed against a Georgia hospital and a number of nurses after an intravenous needle was incorrectly inserted into the man’s wrist. The flow of medication into the man’s hand eventually caused it to swell to painful and irreversible proportions. Doctors were forced to perform a number of operations to return the hand to normal, but were unable to save his thumb, which was amputated.
The settlement was awarded only four days after the state supreme court struck down a $350,000 cap on Georgia malpractice suit damages. Had the cap still been in place the settlement would have been limited to a maximum of $400,000.
This man deserved to be compensated for his mental anguish and the loss of his thumb. If you or someone you know has been unjustly injured due to the negligence of a medical professional, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on April 14th, 2010
A Harpswell woman and her husband were awarded $1 million Friday, April 9, in a medical malpractice suit that claimed cancer had spread through her body due to her doctor’s inadequate care.
The woman had recovered from breast cancer in the 1990s, which her doctor was aware of. However, when she complained of back and hip pain that became progressively worse, her doctor did not perform tests that would have determined if the cancer had returned and spread to her bones.
The doctor ignored her complaints of pain in several yearly checkups and did not make note of them in his progress notes, making it appear that she was pain-free during that time.
This verdict does not suggest that doctors must carry out an entire battery of tests every time a patient complains of pain, but instead that a doctor must listen to his or her patient and take into account their medical history in making accurate decisions.
The couple was also awarded an additional $160,000 to cover medical costs.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of a negligent doctor or medical practitioner, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
