A New York doctor is in serious criminal trouble as he faces charges relating to the death of five of his patients. In 2019, George Blatti, a Nassau County doctor, was arrested and charged with numerous felony counts relating to the illegal sale of a controlled substance, including: Criminal sale of a prescription for a Continue Reading..
When you arrive for surgery, you expect to be operated on by the surgeon with whom you have been consulting beforehand. And typically, this is what occurs. However, in some cases, someone else may take over for your surgeon without your knowledge. This practice is called ghost surgery, and it is more common than it Continue Reading..
As a patient, you have the right to expect- and receive- proper medical care from your healthcare providers. Unfortunately, there are times when doctors, nurses, and other providers deliver treatment that’s far below the acceptable standard, putting patients at risk. If you or someone you love has been harmed by careless, negligent, or even dangerous Continue Reading..
When you visit a doctor, you expect to receive fair and honest treatment that helps you recover from an ailment or condition. Likewise, you don’t expect to suffer harm at your doctor’s hands. But, unfortunately, sometimes a doctor is negligent and makes a mistake that injures or worsens your condition. When this happens, you need Continue Reading..
Failure to diagnose is the most common reason that patients sue doctors for malpractice. If you believe a doctor has failed to diagnose a serious medical condition, consult an attorney immediately. But what exactly does it mean to fail to diagnose? The answer to this question could be the difference between life and death if Continue Reading..
When you visit the doctor to treat an illness or injury, you deserve to trust the care you receive. Unfortunately, medical negligence and malpractice are two leading causes of personal injuries in the United States. And although not every mistake that physicians make qualifies as malpractice, many do. Each malpractice case is unique, and some Continue Reading..
