Posted on August 11th, 2010
A woman from Los Angeles has recently won a $198,000 settlement after having a double mastectomy and then finding out that she never had breast cancer.
The surgery happened at the L.A. County USC Medical Center after two doctors told her that she had breast cancer after a biopsy in August 2007.
After having the surgery, pathologists then reexamined the breast tissue and found that there never was cancer cells, but that the woman had benign cells that resemble cancer cells. The woman’s lawsuit claimed that the hospital was negligent for wrongfully diagnosing her.
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 today.
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 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.
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 23rd, 2010
A Massachusetts dentist faces charges of making $130,000 in false Medicaid claims, illegally prescribing drugs, and using paperclips in root canals.
The 51-year-old former dentist practiced at Harbour Dental Care in the New Harbour Mall in Fall River, Massachusetts. He faces 13 charges in all, including counts of false Medicaid claims, larceny, illegally prescribing Class B and Class C substances, and assault. He allegedly used paper clips rather than the standard stainless steel posts to save money while performing root canals, causing serious pain and infections to patients.
If you or a loved one has been a victim of the negligent, careless, or malicious actions of a dentist or dental staff, contact the New Jersey dental malpractice lawyers of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529.
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 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 November 9th, 2009
A Pennsylvania woman was awarded $2.3 million by a unanimous vote of the eight-person jury which heard her malpractice case. The damages were awarded for pain and suffering which came as a result of a hospital causing her to need an abdominal hysterectomy following a post-pregnancy infection. If you have been the victim of medical malpractice, the lawyers of Levinson-Axelrod may be able to get you the compensation you deserve.
The woman had gone to a hospital to have her second child. She delivered safely, but standard blood work showed an unsafe decrease in her white blood count. Her physician was not made aware of the blood work, and she was discharged. However, an infection soon developed and she was back in the hospital six days later. Her condition required a complete abdominal hysterectomy, which could have been prevented had her doctor been made aware of the blood work.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of improper or incomplete medical care, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson-Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529 today.
