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 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.
