Misdiagnosis of diseases and medical conditions is leading to an estimated 800,000 cases of permanent disability or death each year according to a recent study published by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Armstrong Institute Center for Diagnostic Excellence, in partnership with researchers from the Risk Management Foundation of Harvard Medical…
Our NY personal injury law firm is proud to announce that our partner Jeffrey B. Bloom obtained a $3,450,000 jury verdict in Dutchess County, NY in a medical malpractice trial involving a 33-year-old man who now has limited function of his non dominant hand despite several surgeries. After a two-week…
The alarming rise in maternal deaths in the United States has become a pressing issue that demands immediate attention. According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the number of individuals dying from pregnancy-related causes has more than doubled over the past two…
Every year the ECRI Institute publishes a list of the most serious issues threatening patients and health workers safety. The 2023 report recently came out and here is a summary of the top 10 patients safety concerns for 2023: The Pediatric Mental Health Crisis The COVID-19 pandemic has highly impacted…
Choosing a medical malpractice lawyer in NYC can be a daunting task, but with some research and preparation, you can find the right attorney to represent you. Here are some key factors to consider when selecting a medical malpractice attorney: Experience: Look for a trial lawyer who has extensive experience…
Our Managing Partner, Ben Rubinowitz, has been asked to share his expertise in Medical Malpractice cases at the National Conference of the American Urologic Association. More than 30,ooo urologists from around the world attend this conference. The 2023 AUA Annual Meeting will take place in Chicago from April 28th to…
While health technology is often synonymous with progress, some medical devices can be dangerous and lead to patient injury and death. Every, year the ECRI Institute compiles a list of the 10 most hazardous technologies in healthcare. This year the Top 10 health hazards are: 1. Confusing recalls of at-home…
A mother about to give birth died from medical malpractice in a New York City Hospital. On July 2020, Sha Asia Temple, a 26 year old pregnant woman was at Woodhull Medical Center about to give birth to her daughter. Dr Dmitry Shelchkov, the anesthesiologist who was in charge…
Our firm is proud to announce that for the 13th consecutive year it has been named by U.S. News – Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” a Tier 1 Firm in New York City for: PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION – PLAINTIFF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LITIGATION -PLAINTIFF PRODUCT LIABILITY LITIGATION PLAINTIFF Since U.S.…
Our NY personal injury law firm is proud to announce that Allan Zelikovic obtained a $1 million settlement for a delivery driver killed in Manhattan. This medical malpractice/wrongful death case involved a 51-year-old delivery driver who presented to Wyckoff Heights Hospital with chest pain. He was examined in the emergency room…