Can Vaccinations Lead to Medical Malpractice Claims?
As the debate over vaccinations rages on, questions abound as it relates to this hot button issue. Politicians, medical professionals, and average Americans have been grappling with many of the questions surrounding this topic, including requirements for vaccines, the rights of parents, when children must be vaccinated and what for, and what role doctors should play in the vaccination process. One of the critical questions that is seldom addressed in the context of vaccines is: […]
read full articleHow to Prepare for Your Meeting with a New Jersey Medical Malpractice Lawyer
If you or someone you love has suffered complications from medical malpractice in New Jersey, you should seek knowledgeable legal counsel as soon as possible. There are time limits to file a claim for medical negligence and your attorney will need time to assemble the most compelling case on your behalf. When you schedule an appointment with a lawyer to discuss the possibility of filing a lawsuit for medical malpractice, you are then left wondering […]
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 articleErnest Fronzuto Speaks on Evidence at New Jersey Association for Justice Seminar
Distinguished New Jersey Civil Litigation Attorney Ernest P. Fronzuto, the founder of Fronzuto Law Group, will serve as a presenter at the upcoming New Jersey Association for Justice Winter Seminar, “Hot Topics in Evidence,” to be held on February 28, 2019. As a respected legal authority in the realm of plaintiff’s litigation in New Jersey, Mr. Fronzuto has been called upon to support continuing legal education in this area of law. His presentation, entitled “The Boundaries […]
read full articleThis Month Honors National Birth Defect Prevention
The month of January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month. Each year, a theme is chosen in support of preventing birth defects in the United States. 2019’s theme is called “Best for You. Best for Baby.” Although a myriad of birth defects are not preventable, there are some ways that mothers can reduce the likelihood of having a baby with a birth defect. Additionally, doctors are responsible for prenatal screening to identify a variety of […]
read full articleMaternal Death Prevention Law Enacted after Widower’s Advocacy
After the death of his wife, Charles Johnson became a champion in the fight against maternal deaths in the United States. His advocacy, coupled with that of U.S. Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler, led to the Preventing Maternal Death Act of 2018. President Donald Trump signed this significant legislation into law in December. The bill’s enactment represents a major step toward improving maternal health policies for American women. As experienced medical malpractice attorneys in New Jersey, we see far […]
read full articleSaddle Brook Surgical Center Reports Possible Infection Exposure for Thousands of Patients
The topic of medical malpractice at surgical centers is in the news yet again, as reports emerge that over 3,000 patients may have been exposed to serious infections including HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C, at a surgical center in Saddle Brook, New Jersey. Surgical centers in New Jersey have been the subject of public outrage, as investigations revealed lack of oversight and thousands of adverse events among patients seeking treatment. As experienced New Jersey […]
read full articleDelayed Discovery of Possible Medical Negligence
New Jersey Medical Malpractice Attorneys Examine Time Limits for Medical Malpractice Claims You may become immediately aware that medical malpractice has occurred because of severe complications or injuries that are simply impossible to miss. However, it is also highly common for individuals to discover a medical error months or even years after the initial event occurred. For instance, you may not know that an implement used during a prior surgery was actually left inside of […]
read full articleNew Jersey Senate Discusses Infection Control after Viral Outbreak in Wanaque Pediatric Center
Members of the New Jersey Senate Health Committee recently called a hearing to discuss the infection outbreak in a Wanaque, New Jersey medical facility that resulted in the deaths of 11 children and 35 serious infections in other pediatric patients. The Senate investigation into this tragedy stemmed from a deadly virus that rapidly spread through the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, a Passaic County pediatric facility, beginning in late September of this year. The virus […]
read full articleAntibiotic Resistant Bacteria Spreading in U.S. Hospitals, Says CDC
Although hard to believe, you can enter a hospital in need of treatment for one condition and end up dealing with a serious infection. In certain cases, these infections cannot be effectively treated with today’s antibiotics. An infection is always a problem, but when the only treatment available cannot eradicate it, the situation can quickly become life-threatening. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria has earned its place among the most severe health threats facing the American public today. As […]
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