Pericardial Effusion: Risks of Delayed and Misdiagnosis when Fluid Collects around the Heart
Pericardial Effusion occurs when there is collection of excess fluid around the heart. A delay or failure to diagnose this dangerous heart condition can be deadly. We often say our hearts are full when we express joy or love. The heart is a symbol of that throbbing organ that holds all the love, sorrow, joy, and happiness life offers. It holds all that is dear in life, including life itself. However, it can also cause […]
read full articleIssues and Impacts when Biopsy Errors Occur
Biopsy Malpractice Lawyers in New Jersey for Failure to Perform, Delayed & Misread Biopsies When an unusual growth, feelings of illness, or unexplained symptoms occur, you may head to your doctor to investigate the cause. Signs ranging from an upset stomach to frequent urination or a swollen abdomen can indicate any number of conditions, ranging from everyday ailments to deadly ones like cancer. Like a detective, a doctor must narrow the number of possible conditions […]
read full articleSinus Surgery Mistakes and Complications
The sinuses are important aeration, drainage and lubrication channels that keep the skull light and the nasal passages protected from invaders like dust and pollen. The fine hair, called cilia, that lines the sinuses serves as a conduit of mucus drainage from the sinuses to the nose. Since the sinuses must remain clear for optimal breathing, when they become blocked due to growths, infections, or structural abnormalities, surgery is sometimes required to clear them. Common […]
read full articleThe Damaging Effects of Misdiagnosed & Negligently Treated Inflammatory Conditions
Inflammation is the body’s way of defending itself against harmful intruders, such as viruses. This is a normal bodily function, and yet inflammation can also be detrimental when the body’s mechanisms fail to work properly, particularly when inflammation goes into overdrive over a perceived threat. That is when inflammation can cause diseases and disorders, making a person sick with a variety of symptoms and for some, chronic pain. What’s worse? Doctors who misdiagnose, are delayed […]
read full articleFronzuto Law Group Recovers over $6 million for Medical Malpractice in a Matter of Weeks
ronzuto Law Group’s legal team recently recovered over $6 million in compensation for medical malpractice, resolving two cases in a matter of weeks. As a dedicated New Jersey medical malpractice firm, we attack some of the most challenging cases of negligence, meticulously investigating each case before assembling the most powerful claim for damages. As is true in the realm of medical malpractice law, there is significant variability among cases, with each victim presenting a specific […]
read full article$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 […]
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