Craig D. Rosenbaum | August 7, 2015 | Medical Malpractice
What information should you collect for your attorney?
Accidents occur every day in New York, as is the case throughout the United States. Sadly, it only takes a minor error on the part of one person for others to be put at risk of serious injuries or worse. Unfortunately, this can be more impactful when the person making the mistake is a medical… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | July 9, 2015 | Medical Malpractice
Do not stand for poor medical treatment
As most people in New York will agree, your health is important. No matter what your other priorities are in life, an illness or injury can really get in the way. As such, you rely on medical professionals to offer the best possible care so you can make a full recovery and get back to… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | April 30, 2015 | Medical Malpractice
Malpractice awards are often subject to caps
The majority of New York residents have to rely on a medical practitioner at some point in their lives. Whether you have a minor illness or are in need of a major operation or serious treatment, you hope that your doctors will act with due diligence and do all they can to speed your recovery…. read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | March 5, 2015 | Medical Malpractice
What is the respondeat superior doctrine?
When patients in New York experience poor or even harmful treatment from medical professionals, it is hardly surprising that many decide to take legal action. When you place your life and health into the hands of another, you hope that they will act with all the diligence and care they can muster. Unfortunately, all too… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | February 14, 2015 | Medical Malpractice
A misdiagnosis could leave you in a worse condition
When you are unwell, it is hard not to speculate about what might be wrong. Unfortunately, many symptoms can be present in multiple, vastly different illnesses, meaning that what appears to be one illness could actually be another. Fortunately, your doctor is trained to weigh up all the possibilities and treat you for the condition… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | January 5, 2015 | Medical Malpractice
When doctors fail you should not suffer in silence
As most people in New York will find, at some point in your life you are very likely to require the attention of a medical professional. Perhaps you simply need a checkup with a general practitioner, perhaps you need a blood test or a vaccination or maybe you need to go through an operation or… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | December 15, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
How does misdiagnosis occur?
The thought that you could go to see your doctor or be sent to the hospital yet come out in a worse condition than you were in when you arrived is a worrying one. While many patients in New York receive excellent treatment, not everyone is so fortunate. Each year countless patients suffer severe exacerbation… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | November 27, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
New York sees highest medical malpractice payouts
Being ill or injured is an unpleasant experience. Unfortunately, there is often little you can do other than trust in your doctors and hope for a speedy recovery. But what happens if your doctor makes a mistake? He or she might miss the true cause of your condition or perhaps prescribe the wrong medicine for… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | October 27, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
Know your state’s laws when filing a malpractice claim in Manhattan
Undergoing medical treatment can be taxing, not to mention expensive. However, health is important, so most people will do all they can to preserve it. New York is home to many excellent doctors and nurses who go above and beyond to protect and care for their patients. Unfortunately, it only takes one act of negligence… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | October 6, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
Do not run out of time to file your malpractice claim
Being injured at the hands of medical professionals is a devastating experience. You place your trust and even your life in the hands of doctors and nurses in the hope that they will care for you to the best of their ability. Many do just that, but unfortunately it is not always the case. To… read more