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Is There A Difference Between Misdiagnosis & Delayed Diagnosis?
When you seek medical help, you rely on doctors to accurately determine what’s wrong using their skills and tools. Before explaining what these terms mean, it is important to realize that the result of either can cause serious harm, but for different reasons. They affect numerous patients annually but differ fundamentally in their nature and Continue Rea...
Should You Speak with a Lawyer Before Talking to Your Insurance Company?
On paper, insurance companies are supposed to provide emergency relief when you are seriously and unexpectedly injured. That relief should include benefits like compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses. Unfortunately, those benefits often don’t appear when you need them. There are several ways to try to get an insurance company to pay Continue Reading
Recognizing Signs of Elder Abuse
When an older relative reaches the point that they can no longer care for themself, a decision has to be made. Will family members step in and provide care, or will they trust their loved one’s well-being to professionals at a nursing home? The latter is a common and reasonable choice. Unfortunately, not all nursing Continue Reading..
Most Common Medical Misdiagnoses in New York
Misdiagnosis has reached almost epidemic proportions in the United States. According to a 2023 John Hopkins study, the error rate for diagnoses in the U.S. is roughly 11%, resulting in almost 800,000 people dying or being permanently disabled. That is a shockingly high number for a field that requires more training than almost any other. Continue Reading..
Is There Legal Recourse for Sports-Related Injuries?
Most sports are inherently dangerous, even if they aren’t contact sports. For example, there is no contact in tennis, but you can still get seriously injured if a powerfully served ball hits you in the face. Typically, when someone gets injured due to the negligence of another party, they have the option to file a Continue Reading..
The Role Of Patient Records In Proving Medical Malpractice
Few things are as straightforward and significant in healthcare and legal issues as the role of patient records. These documents serve as a bridge between the medical care received and the legal scrutiny that might follow. They are key in proving the sequence of medical events and establishing healthcare providers’ accountability. Their integrity and accuracy Continue Reading