Category: Medical Malpractice

A recent survey published by the the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) showed that nearly 20 percent of Massachusetts residents experienced or saw someone close to them experience a medical error in the last 5 years. The survey results shed valuable light on the potential for medical errors in New Jersey and across the […]

There are a host of birth defects that require surgical correction after a baby is born, the most common of which are congenital heart problems. In fact, 40,000 babies in the United States are born with congenital heart defects every year, amounting to 1 out of every 100 births. A recent analysis conducted by U.S. […]

Officials from the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office recently announced the suspension of a Middlesex County physician’s medical license after the doctor’s allegedly dangerous behavior was deemed an immediate risk to her patients and colleagues. At Fronzuto Law Group, our highly experienced medical injury attorneys advocate for victims of medical negligence in Middlesex County and […]

When electronic health records (EHRs) were initially developed, many in the medical community heralded the digitization of patients’ medical records as a significant step toward increasing patient safety. Since then, over 90 percent of hospitals and 80 percent of doctors’ offices have adopted EHR practices. Although electronic health records provide many benefits, including the ability to access […]

If you suffer an injury due to inadequate medical care in New Jersey, you may be wondering what constitutes medical malpractice. It can be difficult to understand the complexities of medical malpractice and to determine if perhaps, you have grounds for a claim. The first thing to ask yourself is: were you injured? In other […]

The medical community is engaged in an ongoing debate about the benefits and risks associated with use of anesthesia among pediatric patients under age 3. After the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about the potential dangers of anesthesia and sedatives on children’s brains, a significant question has been raised about the possibility of […]

The National Law Review recently examined some of the highest medical malpractice settlements in the last few years, analyzing where these cases occurred and what types of medical injuries resulted from the negligence of doctors and hospitals across the country. The medical malpractice claims involved a variable list of medical conditions and resulting complications, including […]

A recent study published in the Journal PLOS One examined the prevalence, motivating factors, and consequences of overtreatment in the United States from doctors’ perspectives. The physicians who participated in the study overwhelmingly cited medical malpractice lawsuits as a driving force behind overtreatment. However, unnecessary treatment is also a predominant cause of medical malpractice and […]

When Failing to Give Blood Thinner Constitutes Medical Malpractice Blood thinning medications, also known as anticoagulants or blood thinners, can be an essential tool for preventing blood clots and other life-threatening conditions. Doctors must thoroughly examine and identify patients who are at risk for forming blood clots and prescribe blood thinners when necessary. In fact, […]

According to a new study from researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, online rating websites may not provide the information you need when looking for a high-quality doctor. The overall message: reading reviews and ratings online provide little in the way of determining the quality of a specialist doctor. It is important to […]