Updates and Insights
- Internal Bleeding and Medical Malpractice in New Jersey
Jan 26, 2018
In New Jersey and throughout the United States, internal bleeding is among the most dangerous threats to patients. A person may suffer internal bleeding due to a surgical error, or experience complications resulting from undiagnosed internal bleeding. Regardless of the underlying cause of internal bleeding, doctors must identify this medical condition and take immediate action to prevent serious harm. When doctors fail to diagnose or are delayed in diagnosing internal bleeding, it may constitute medical...Read More - Injuries During Laparoscopic Surgery in New Jersey
Jan 19, 2018
Laparoscopic surgery can be an essential, minimally invasive procedure that provides faster recovery time and less post-operative pain. However, these surgeries can also result in serious harm to patients if doctors fail to perform them correctly. A recent medical malpractice case in Middlesex County, New Jersey illustrates some of the potential complications of a laparoscopic surgery gone wrong. Laparoscopic refers to a specialized, minimally invasive surgical technique that utilizes small incisions and a high-resolution camera attached to...Read More - Kidney Damage Misdiagnosis Common, Study Says
Jan 12, 2018
A recent study at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) discovered that kidney damage is commonly misdiagnosed by doctors using the current assessment for kidney function. In the study, published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, researchers evaluated the electronic health records of 3.8 million emergency room and intensive care patients. The study sought to ascertain the frequency of misdiagnosis among patients diagnosed with acute kidney injury during their initial medical assessment. Overall, the investigation revealed kidney...Read More - Aspirin Shown to Reduce Preterm Preeclampsia Risk in Pregnant Women
Jan 5, 2018
A new study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, has shown low doses of aspirin may reduce the risk of preterm preeclampsia in pregnant women. These findings may assist doctors in preventing preterm preeclampsia among high-risk patients. However, doctors must first identify risk factors and run necessary screening tests throughout the stages of prenatal care in order to mitigate these risks. The new research, entitled Aspirin versus Placebo in Pregnancies at High Risk for...Read More - Choosing the Right Medical Expert for Your Medical Malpractice Case in New Jersey
Dec 29, 2017
If the negligence of a medical professional or facility caused harm to you or someone you love, you may be considering a medical malpractice lawsuit. The testimony of a medical expert is a critical component in the vast majority of medical malpractice cases, as these medical professionals can explain the specific decisions made by treating healthcare providers, why their actions failed to meet the acceptable standard of care, and how this negligence precipitated patient harm...Read More - Health Insurance Survey Shows Nearly 20 Percent of MA Residents Experienced Medical Errors
Dec 22, 2017
A recent survey published by the the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) showed that nearly 20 percent of Massachusetts residents experienced or saw someone close to them experience a medical error in the last 5 years. The survey results shed valuable light on the potential for medical errors in New Jersey and across the United States. The Massachusetts Health Insurance Survey (MHIS) provides extensive information about health insurance coverage and health care-related services. The results of the...Read More - Bergen County Jury Sides with Plaintiff in Pelvic Mesh Product Defect Case
Dec 15, 2017
In the ongoing product liability litigation against Ethicon for its allegedly defective Prolift pelvic mesh product, a jury in Bergen County, New Jersey recently decided in favor of the plaintiff. This marks the second major decision in New Jersey as it relates to Prolift, both of which resulted in compensatory and punitive damages awards to victims. So, what does this mean for consumers in New Jersey? The law protects victims of defective products and patients...Read More - Hospital Volume of Surgery for Congenital Heart Problems may Impact Patient Outcomes
Dec 8, 2017
There are a host of birth defects that require surgical correction after a baby is born, the most common of which are congenital heart problems. In fact, 40,000 babies in the United States are born with congenital heart defects every year, amounting to 1 out of every 100 births. A recent analysis conducted by U.S. News showed an association between the number of congenital heart surgeries performed in a hospital and the survival rates for...Read More - Middlesex County Doctor’s License Suspended for Allegedly Dangerous Behavior
Dec 1, 2017
Officials from the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office recently announced the suspension of a Middlesex County physician’s medical license after the doctor’s allegedly dangerous behavior was deemed an immediate risk to her patients and colleagues. At Fronzuto Law Group, our highly experienced medical injury attorneys advocate for victims of medical negligence in Middlesex County and throughout New Jersey. If you or a loved one suffered harm and you believe a healthcare provider or hospital may...Read More - New Research Sheds Light on Electronic Health Records and Medical Malpractice
Nov 24, 2017
When electronic health records (EHRs) were initially developed, many in the medical community heralded the digitization of patients’ medical records as a significant step toward increasing patient safety. Since then, over 90 percent of hospitals and 80 percent of doctors’ offices have adopted EHR practices. Although electronic health records provide many benefits, including the ability to access and share patients’ charts instantly across a variety of healthcare settings, a new study revealed the rising tide of medical...Read More