Posted on August 19th, 2010
A lawsuit has been filed against a Minnesota hospital after a man fell off of the operating table during surgery.
The suit was filed by the man’s son and it claims that the hospital did not take adequate care of the patient during his surgery. The 61-year-old man was undergoing a lumbar drain after a stroke when he fell off the table causing his exposed brain to hit the floor.
After the fall, the man underwent multiple other surgeries in order to correct any errors that occurred in the fall, but he later died of a massive stroke. The lawsuit is claiming that the velco straps on the table failed to hold the man down.
Medical malpractice cases can cause serious injury to everyone involved, our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victim.
Posted on August 4th, 2010
According to health unit documents, a doctor’s cataract problem is part of the reason a patient was diagnosed with the wrong type of cancer resulting in a colostomy.
A colostomy is a surgical procedure that brings the large intestine through the wall of the abdomen causing stool to be collected in a bag outside of the body.
Three hospitals in the Windsor area are being investigated after this incident and another case where two women were given mistaken mastectomies. The presence of cataracts in the pathologist’s eyes has been said to be one of the reasons for these mistakes.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on March 29th, 2010
Tort-reform advocates were dealt another blow this past week when the new health-care bill (signed into effect by President Obama on Tuesday) did not include provisions to limit the amount of money doctors have to pay in medical malpractice lawsuits. Those who wish to see an overhaul of the tort laws say the bill does not help with the problem of high malpractice insurance costs for doctors.
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 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 February 18th, 2010
A recent House bill regarding the elimination of anti-trust exemption for health insurers is currently being debated by House Democrats and Republicans and may see the removal of medical malpractice insurers from protection. The initial version of the bill was intended to provide more government oversight of medical malpractice insurers, but insurance lobbies and certain representatives have opposed their inclusion in the bill.
For assistance with a medical malpractice claim, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 today.
