$3.4 Million Settlement for Negligent Diagnosis
In yet another medical malpractice case win for the attorneys at Fronzuto Law Group, we achieved $3,400,000.00 while representing a New Jersey woman harmed by diagnostic negligence and more. This case began with a seemingly commonplace event – a fractured leg. And yet, what happened in the days thereafter left an otherwise healthy, active woman permanently harmed. As experienced lawyers handling medical malpractice lawsuits in courts throughout New Jersey, we began the challenging journey toward […]
read full articlePostpartum Hemorrhage
New Jersey Postpartum Hemorrhage Lawyers Maternal bleeding after childbirth, while common, can be extremely dangerous. In fact, roughly 3 to 5% of birthing women experience excessive bleeding after delivery, and postpartum hemorrhage accounts for an estimated 12% of maternal deaths in the United States. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), a total blood loss of 1,000 milliliter (mL) within one day of giving birth constitutes postpartum hemorrhage. Notably, maternal bleeding can […]
read full articleProlonged & Stressful Labor Complications
Attorneys for Prolonged and Difficult Labor Complications in New Jersey Otherwise healthy pregnancies ending in long, difficult labor are what medical professionals call labor dystocia. Stalled labor, otherwise known as prolonged labor, could be due to a slow-dilating cervix or the baby’s inability to move down the birth canal, while another reason may be the baby’s size. After a child’s head is delivered, the shoulders should follow. If the shoulders are too wide or become […]
read full articleErrors and Inadequate Care at New Jersey Stroke Centers
Lawyers for those Harmed by NJ Stroke Center Failures Stroke ranks as the fifth most fatal condition in the United States, behind heart disease, cancer, accidents, and chronic respiratory illnesses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Surviving a stroke, however, may result in long-term or permanent neurological damage. As the population ages, the healthcare costs associated with stroke steadily increase each year. As such, medical associations and state legislatures are constantly exploring […]
read full articleOveruse of C-Sections Prompts Concerns, New Efforts to Reduce Rates
Doctors are Performing Too Many Cesarean Deliveries in Hospitals, Now What? In recent years, the number of women giving birth by cesarean section has increased, while the life-saving benefits for mother and baby have not. The data suggests that overuse of the c-section delivery method is due, in part, to outdated beliefs and habits. For example, when doctors learn that a woman is carrying twins or higher multiples, they may immediately assume that a cesarean […]
read full articleCan You Sue for Emotional Distress from Medical Negligence in New Jersey?
Among the various forms of damages available to plaintiffs filing medical malpractice claims in New Jersey, emotional distress represents one of the most nuanced and perhaps, misunderstood. Emotional distress poses a unique challenge and equally so, an opportunity, opening the door for the victim in a medical negligence case to show the true costs of their injuries. But what is the meaning of the term? What does the law require to successfully establish one’s emotional […]
read full articleFronzuto Law Group Settles Case for $3,000,000.00: The Latest!
Fronzuto Law Group recently obtained a $3 million settlement on behalf of the estate of a man who suffered untimely death due to critical delays in his treatment for stroke. In this case, the man required emergent assessment and medical intervention when he had collapsed in his family’s home. He was experiencing several symptoms indicating a possible stroke, including slurred speech and weakness on the left side of his body, which compelled his wife to […]
read full articleFailure to Diagnose, Delayed Diagnosis, & Misdiagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Diagnostic & Treatment Errors As counterintuitive as it may seem, your central nervous system (CNS), composed of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves, can be attacked by your own body. This can, and often does, occur when the immune system behaves abnormally due to certain health conditions, such as multiple sclerosis (MS). The typical response of the immune system to bacteria, viruses, and disease entering the body is to aggressively confront […]
read full articleTop Things to Know about Failed Diagnosis and Treatment of Uterine Fibroids
Experienced Lawyers for Victims of Fibroid Related Medical Malpractice in NJ Have you been diagnosed with uterine fibroids? Many women have them. They come in various sizes and can range from being uncomfortable to downright painful, or nothing at all. Uterine leiomyomas, or fibroids, affect women between the ages of 15 to 50. In fact, up to 80% of women suffer fibroids by the time they reach age 50. Depending on where these noncancerous growths […]
read full articleFiling a Claim when Misdiagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
New Jersey IBS Misdiagnosis Lawyers can Help You Seek Compensation Stomach pain happens to nearly everyone over a lifetime, whether you suffer from indigestion, constipation, a case of the flu, or even a pulled muscle. However, when the pain persists over time, it may be more than a stomachache. Chronic intestinal disturbances can be signs of something more serious, from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), which can most often be managed, to stomach cancer, which must […]
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