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 March 19th, 2010
Six New Jersey women became seriously ill after receiving cosmetic injections with a black market substance that contained industrial silicone, the type found at hardware stores.
The woman underwent “butt-enhancement” surgery and later returned to the hospital with their rear-ends covered in abscesses and skin infections. Investigators are still trying to trace where the dangerous substances came from and who was responsible for their manufacture.
It is the responsibility of a plastic surgeon to ensure that your surgery goes safely and to take every effort to try to prevent any adverse side effects. If you or a loved one has been a victim of a botched surgery, contact the New Jersey surgical error lawyers of Levinson Axelrod at 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 January 20th, 2010
Medical malpractice is committed by more than just surgeons and physicians – anyone in the medical community can be guilty of it, including physical therapists. 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 get the financial recovery you deserve.
Patients suffering from a wide variety of ailments rely on physical therapists to help them recover. However, if they don’t receive quality care, they could face sustaining another injury. Errors in physical therapy can cause chronic pain and can prevent proper healing.
If you or someone you know has been injured because of insufficient physical therapy treatment, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson-Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on January 18th, 2010
Lawsuits have been filed against three US hospitals alleging that delayed treatment caused the deaths of two newborns and an adult woman. If you or someone you love has experienced negligent medical treatment, the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson-Axelrod may be able to help represent you in court.
These lawsuits are the latest in a series of cases alleging that patients have died after being essentially ignored in ER waiting rooms. In May, a $2 million settlement was achieved by the family of a woman who died on the floor of a New York Emergency Room after being left unattended for 24 hours. The suit brought widespread national attention to ER negligence after footage aired showing staff literally stepping over the woman as she lay dying on the floor.
If you or someone you love has been injured as the result of improper medical care, it’s your right to seek financial compensation. To learn more, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson-Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529 today.
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.
