Updates and Insights
- Do I Need a Medical Malpractice Lawyer to Sue a Doctor or Hospital in New Jersey?
Jun 15, 2018
If you are considering filing a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, or other medical professional in New Jersey, you may be wondering if you really need a medical malpractice lawyer to handle your case. Sometimes, victims of medical negligence think perhaps they simply need a personal injury attorney or someone who specializes in injury cases. In this article, we will discuss why enlisting an experienced medical malpractice lawyer can go a long way toward determining...Read More - New Jersey Appellate Court Deems Medical Examiner’s Report Hearsay in Wrongful Death Case
Jun 8, 2018
The New Jersey Appellate Division recently ruled that a death certificate cannot be presented as evidence in a wrongful death lawsuit unless accompanied by expert testimony. The Appellate Court panel issued its decision in the case of William Quail, whose wife Mary died shortly after an accident in a Stanhope, New Jersey grocery store. Mr. Quail filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the ShopRite, during which he sought to enter his wife’s death certificate and follow-up medical...Read More - Is there a Damages Cap in New Jersey?
Jun 1, 2018
If you are considering filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in New Jersey, you may be wondering: is there a limit on the money I can recover as a victim of medical negligence? The monetary amount awarded to a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case is called “damages.” Some states have enacted “damages caps,” which set the maximum amount that can be awarded in a medical injury case. There is a multifaceted set of rules regarding...Read More - What is Discovery in a Medical Malpractice Case?
May 25, 2018
In a legal context, the term “discovery” is often misunderstood. Nevertheless, it is very important in New Jersey medical malpractice cases. Discovery is a phase of the litigation process during which the opposing sides share information. The discovery phase provides the plaintiff and the defendant (and their respective attorneys) with an opportunity to obtain important documents and statements from one another. In a medical malpractice case, discovery is among the most important steps in the...Read More - Affidavit of Merit for a New Jersey Medical Malpractice Claim
May 18, 2018
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 More - Pain and Suffering Damages for Medical Malpractice in NJ
May 11, 2018
Victims of medical malpractice in New Jersey often experience trauma that extends far beyond their physical injuries. You may have heard the term “pain and suffering” used to describe compensation provided to medical negligence victims. So, what is pain and suffering? What does this rather vague term actually mean? How does the court determine a victim’s particular level of pain and suffering and assign a monetary amount for damages? In this article, our experienced New...Read More - What is the Standard of Care in a Medical Malpractice Case?
May 4, 2018
NJ Medical Malpractice Lawyers Explain Standard of Medical Care for a Lawsuit If you suspect you may have been the victim of medical malpractice in New Jersey, a foray into the available information on the web likely revealed numerous references to the “standard of care.” You may be wondering, what is the standard of care? How does it apply to my medical malpractice case? The term standard of care seems reasonably simple, but it is...Read More - Our Attorneys Fight for Victim of Prescription Negligence that Led to Drug Overdose
Apr 26, 2018
The skilled team of medical malpractice attorneys at Fronzuto Law Group is currently representing the estate of an Essex County, New Jersey man who suffered permanent injuries and wrongful death after medication errors resulted in his lethal drug overdose. After being prescribed a slew of extremely powerful and addictive prescription drugs, the man suffered a fatal overdose that led to his untimely death. Over-prescribing medication or prescribing several powerful medications at the same without considering...Read More - Named and Unidentified Defendants can Share Fault in Personal Injury Cases, NJ Supreme Court Rules
Apr 20, 2018
After hearing a motor vehicle accident case involving several defendants, the New Jersey Supreme Court recently ruled that both named and unidentified defendants can be apportioned fault under New Jersey’s comparative negligence laws. What is Comparative Negligence? In New Jersey, the Comparative Negligence Act (CNA) allows juries in certain personal injury cases to determine the degree of fault held by each party involved. For example, in a car accident case, comparative negligence refers to the extent...Read More - HELLP Syndrome and Complications During Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery
Apr 13, 2018
HELLP syndrome is a serious medical condition affecting a small population of pregnant women. Often associated with preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome is seldom discussed and often misdiagnosed by obstetricians and other medical professionals during pregnancy. However, misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose HELLP syndrome can result in severe complications for mothers and infants. Continue reading to learn more about HELLP syndrome and how it may contribute to pregnancy or labor and delivery-related complications. HELLP Syndrome Explained HELLP syndrome refers...Read More