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 6th, 2010
The personal physician of the late Michael Jackson will not take a plea bargain in the case of the singer’s death.
The doctor stands by his original claims that he did nothing wrong on the night of the singer’s death. He has pleaded not guilty to the charge of involuntary manslaughter back in February, and he states that he will not agree to a plea bargain. Under a plea bargain, the doctor would plead guilty to a lesser charge. The doctor has been accused of administering a powerful dose of a sedative that killed the singer.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed due to a medical mistake, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on March 5th, 2010
Politicians on both sides of the political divide are continuing to spar over healthcare reform, particularly whether or not tort reform is required. The decision could affect the ability of victims of medical malpractice to get adequate compensation following their injuries. If you or someone you love has been injured through medical care, the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson-Axelrod may be able to get you the money you need.
The healthcare debate is one of the most virulent in American politics today, with partisans on both sides fighting to reform the system. Some lawmakers have been fighting to place caps on the amount of money that can be awarded in medical malpractice cases, saying that these awards ultimately cost the taxpayers money. However, studies have shown that the damages in malpractice cases have little effect on the overall cost of healthcare.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of insufficient or negligent medical care, the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson-Axelrod may be able to help you get the compensation you need. Contact us today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 14th, 2009
President Obama said Sunday evening that the Senate should be expected to pass a health care reform bill by the end of the month. If you or someone you love has experienced health problems as the result of medical care, the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson-Axelrod may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve for your injustice.
If the health care bill is expected to pass through the Senate by the end of this month, medical malpractice tort reformers will have a very narrow window in which to add a damages cap to the $848 billion bill drafted by Majority Leader Harry Reid. Opponents of tort reform point out that a damages cap would ultimately take advantage of people who have been most injured by malpractice.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of insufficient or inappropriate medical care, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson-Axelrod today 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.
Posted on December 10th, 2009
The 55-year-old former host of a morning show in Maryland is suing a Baltimore hospital because of a stroke he suffered which he says could have been prevented. If you or someone you love is suffering from a preventable medical condition, the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson-Axelrod may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve.
Mark McEwen, the erstwhile host of the CBS show “Early Morning,” suffered a stroke in 2005. According to his suit, he went to Baltimore-Washington Medical Center two days before his stroke and was dismissed by a doctor, who said McEwen had a stomach flu.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of insufficient medical care, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice of Levinson-Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 9th, 2009
A Pennsylvania woman is suing a hospital that amputated her legs after she drank herself unconscious on her 20th birthday. If you or someone you love has been the victim of unfit medical care, the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson-Axelrod may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve.
The woman was sitting cross-legged when she passed out, and remained unconscious for 12 hours. According to the suit, she alleges that the hospital did not not properly diagnose her condition, nor did physicians make enough effort to restore circulation in her legs. Instead, she was transferred to a Pittsburgh hospital, where both her legs were amputated at the knee.
If you or someone you love has been injured because of health care, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson-Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 8th, 2009
The malpractice reform debate continues in the Senate as legislators on both sides attempt to come to an agreement over whether caps should be placed on medical malpractice awards. If you or someone you love has been the victim of insufficient medical care, the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson-Axelrod may be able to help you get the dignity you deserve.
Republican senators favor placing limits on how much juries can award the victims of medical malpractice suits. They say that this will help reduce the runaway costs of health care in the United States by reducing the amount of insurance physicians have to pay. Democrats, however, say that malpractice claims cost a small fraction of the overall expense of health care.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of negligent medical care, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson-Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 7th, 2009
Levinson-Axelrod has learned that Kent Hospital in Rhode Island has settled a lawsuit brought against it by Hollywood actor James Woods, whose brother died in the facility in 2006. If someone you love has been the victim of insufficient medical care, the New Jersey malpractice lawyers of Levinson-Axelrod may be able to help you get the financial compensation you deserve.
According to the terms of the suit, Woods’ brother was admitted to Kent Hospital complaining of vomiting and a sore throat, before dying of a heart attack. The hospital settled with Woods for an undisclosed sum, apologized to the Woods family, and will contribute $1.25 million over the next five years to developing the Michael J. Woods Institute, dedicated to reducing human errors in the medical community.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of negligent medical care, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson-Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
