Understanding Surgical Site Infections in New Jersey
In this week’s edition of our ongoing series regarding surgery-related malpractice in New Jersey, we will address the dangerous problem of surgical site infection. As a person planning to undergo surgery or a patient who has recently undergone a surgical procedure, there are some critical things about surgical site infection and other postoperative complications that you should know. In the following article, we will define and examine the issue of surgical site infection to provide […]
read full articleOrthopedic Surgery & Medical Negligence
Orthopedics, also spelled orthopaedics, is a medical specialty involving the musculoskeletal system. Like all other areas of medicine, there are good and bad outcomes when dealing with conditions that affect the bones, muscles, joints, tendons, and ligaments. If you find yourself experiencing symptoms that require an orthopedist or orthopedic procedure, the treatment you receive will have an enormous effect on the results. When errors occur during or following orthopedic surgery, you may experience serious complications […]
read full articleInfections Caused by Medical Malpractice in New Jersey
Suffered a Preventable Infection from Medical Negligence in NJ? There are a vast array of reasons why you may head to the hospital or another medical facility in New Jersey. When you need medical care for an illness or injury, have to undergo surgery or another medical procedure, are delivering your baby, or have a medical emergency, your expectation is that the hospital is the place to find help. Sadly, hospitals today are also the […]
read full articleDVT Misdiagnosis: A Common Form of Medical Malpractice
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a serious medical condition that manifests in the formation of blood clots in the pelvis or legs. While blood clotting is an essential bodily function, it can be dangerous when a blood clot forms in the wrong place. When doctors fail to diagnose or misdiagnose DVT, a blood clot can quickly turn deadly. Misdiagnosing deep vein thrombosis is a common medical mistake, often occurring in emergency rooms and hospitals in New […]
read full articleAffidavit of Merit for a New Jersey Medical Malpractice Claim
There are many steps involved in a medical malpractice lawsuit in New Jersey. One of the first and most important steps in the process of filing a medical malpractice claim is called the Affidavit of Merit. An Affidavit of Merit, also known as a Certification of Merit, is intended to demonstrate to the court that a claim has enough validity to warrant litigation. The purpose of the Affidavit of Merit (AOM) is to save the State […]
read full articleMedical Malpractice at Same-Day Surgery Centers in New Jersey
If you need a routine medical procedure in New Jersey, you may turn to a same-day surgery center as the most convenient option. The benefit of a these surgical centers is clear: you can undergo the surgery you need in a single day, avoiding a hospital stay and the bustling hospital environment that inevitably spells longer wait times and administrative hoops to jump through. However, New Jersey’s same-day surgery centers may be less safe than […]
read full articleOur Law Firm Represents Victim of Amputation after Failure to Diagnose in NJ
The experienced medical malpractice attorneys at Fronzuto Law Group are currently representing a victim in New Jersey whose lower leg was amputated after her doctor failed to diagnose compartment syndrome, a dangerous condition that may occur after surgery. The victim in this case sought medical treatment after suffering a fall, causing pain in her right leg. She was subsequently diagnosed with a femoral shaft fracture, meaning a fracture in her right thighbone. The femur is both the […]
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