Is there a Med Mal Damages Cap in Federally Funded Hospitals in New Jersey?
Receiving medical care is by no means the same in every environment. Clearly, when you go to your local doctor’s office, visit a nearby urgent care center, check into the hospital, or rush to the emergency room, each experience is fundamentally different from the next. But did you know that where you are treated and who is involved in your treatment may also spell implications if you are a victim of medical malpractice? In fact, […]
read full articleUnderstanding 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 articleSpine Injury Claims from Medical Errors during Surgery
Ongoing back pain and spinal conditions can be extraordinarily difficult to manage on a daily basis, interrupting the sufferers’ regular activities and often preventing them from engaging in their passions. Whether back pain is a continuous problem or a person suffers trauma that results in back or spine issues, spinal surgery may present a welcome and encouraging potential form of relief. Unfortunately, approximately 50 percent of all patients who undergo spinal procedures do not experience […]
read full articleFronzuto Law Group Founder to Speak on Patient Safety in NJ Medical Malpractice Law
Fronzuto Law Group firm founder, Ernest P. Fronzuto, is scheduled to serve as a speaker in the Medical Malpractice Program of the New Jersey Association for Justice 2019 Boardwalk Seminar. As a highly regarded New Jersey Medical Malpractice Attorney, Mr. Fronzuto will serve as a lecturer for the purpose of furthering legal education in this realm of law. His presentation is set to address the New Jersey Patient Safety Act, a significant piece of legislation […]
read full articleCan 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 […]
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