Craig D. Rosenbaum | September 25, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
Who can be held accountable in a medical malpractice suit?
What happens when things go wrong during your treatment? It is a fear that haunts many people as they prepare to go into medical care. Fortunately, medical personnel are often diligent and professional, doing everything in their power to ensure their patients receive a good standard of care. Sadly, this is not always the case… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | August 27, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
Surgical errors can have devastating results
It is one of the worries often at the forefront of a patient’s mind as they prepare to undergo surgery. What happens if something goes wrong? Many of New York’s doctors and nurses go to great lengths to ensure that their patients receive the best care they can provide. Unfortunately, long hours and a stressful… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | July 31, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
Do you have a medical malpractice case?
Whether you have suffered an injury, you’re coping with an ongoing illness or even if you’re receiving care during your pregnancy or birth, you put your well-being in the hands of medical professionals. Sadly, although many doctors and nurses perform their jobs excellently, some do not exercise sufficient care. As a result, many patients in… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | June 18, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
Cancer patient has wrong kidney removed
Going for surgery can be a daunting experience, whether it is for a minor operation or a life-saving one. For patients in New York, having an experienced doctor for the procedure might ease your mind. Unfortunately, even the best surgeons are capable of making a surgical error, and when this happens it is the patient… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | May 16, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
Couple to receive almost $8 million in medical malpractice suit
When medical professionals make mistakes, it is almost always their patients who suffer the shortcomings of their negligence. In a profession where people’s lives and well-being are so much at stake, attention to detail is vital and mistakes can be costly. Incidences of medical malpractice are all too common in New York. Patients should be… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | March 13, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
NY doctor convicted of fraud named in 250 malpractice lawsuits
Doctors are bound by oath to try to serve their patients in the best way that they can. They cannot afford to make any mistake, especially during major operations that might cost the life of their patients. When a doctor takes on too much work in an effort to get paid more, that can result… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | February 6, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
Girl who suffered brain damage at birth gets millions from jury
A young girl was awarded $32.8 million by a jury because she was born at a hospital and suffered from brain damage due to two nurses who were found to be negligent when they were caring for the girl’s pregnant mother. It took nine hours for the jury to deliberate on the case of a… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | January 9, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
Teenager’s death followed several surgeries, cause unknown
As many New Yorkers know, surgery is a solution to many common ailments you. Most of the time those more routine surgeries are successful. But when doctors don’t do their jobs correctly, it can result in worsened conditions or even end in tragedy. That could be the case of a troubling and headline-grabbing case involving… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | November 20, 2013 | Medical Malpractice
Better design can mean better patient experiences in hospitals
Many people in New York are aware of the high rate of avoidable errors that plague hospitals here and across the country. Communication errors lead to unnecessary mistakes, records get lost or mixed up, and 5 percent of patients get sick just from being in the hospital. The problem is clear, but what about the… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | May 14, 2013 | Medical Malpractice
Medical Malpractice: Understanding Cerebral Palsy and Erb’s Palsy Lawsuits
Cerebral Palsy and Erb’s Palsy are often caused by injuries that occur during child birth. Cerebral Palsy can result in brain damage, central nervous system issues, and long-term health problems. Between 40 and 50% of all children who develop cerebral palsy were born prematurely. Premature infants are vulnerable, in part because their organs are not… read more