Traumatic Childbirth Injuries
While it is an exciting and happy time, most expectant mothers don’t anticipate that labor will be easy. Some minor injuries are unavoidable and a natural part of having a baby. However, some injuries are …
Does Race Play a Role in Medical Malpractice?
When it comes to health care, we hope that all patients are treated equally. Unfortunately, the data shows that this is not the case and that there are vast racial disparities in the healthcare field.…
November is Prematurity Awareness Month
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), in 2016 about 1 in10 infantsborn in the United States was born prematurely. Any birth before 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered a premature birth. Premature …
Medical Malpractice and Surgical Error
According to a study by WebMD, more than 4000 surgical mistakes occur every year. That’s a shocking number that would make any patient nervous. Many of these mistakes are entirely preventable and result from …
Medical Misdiagnosis: Stroke
Stroke is one of the most common medical misdiagnoses. Unfortunately, it happens all the time. A doctor, often in the emergency room, fails to treat a person who comes in with the symptoms of a …
The Risks of Advanced Maternal Age in Pregnancy
Every pregnancy comes with some degree of risk, but for some women, the risk is even more significant. Overall, women in the United States are waiting longer to have children. There are many reasons …
Know Your Rights During Labor and Delivery
Having a baby can be both exciting and stressful. Once labor begins, an expectant mother can feel like she has very little say over what is happening. It can sometimes feel like no one is …
What is Cerebral Palsy?
The term cerebral palsy refers to a group of disorders that affects a person’s ability to move. “Cerebral” refers to the cerebrum, which is the part of the brain that controls movement. “Palsy” refers to …
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
In 2016, September was declared Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month to draw attention to this terrible disease and to help increase funding for ovarian cancer research. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), …
Elements of a Medical Malpractice Case in New York
You have heard the term “medical malpractice” and probably have a general idea of what it means. A doctor has done something wrong and caused injury to a patient. But what exactly must be proven …