On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Feb 29, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
A prestigious American hospital and its linen supplier have just settled a long-fought lawsuit. The suit stemmed from the deaths of several patients during a 2014-2015 breakout of mold at its facilities. The suits, brought by families of deceased organ transplant and...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Aug 28, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
Pregnancy is as old as humanity itself, and no medical procedure has been more central to our continued existence than childbirth. Accordingly, it should come as no surprise that rumors of Cesarean sections date back hundreds of years. But while we can question the...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Aug 28, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
Many New Yorkers are afraid of undergoing a medical operation, partially because they are scared to give control of their body to various medical professionals, many of whom they’ve never met before. Of course, the majority of the time these doctors and nurses...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Jul 25, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a tragic and an all too often occurrence throughout our country, including here in New York. Each year, thousands of people suffer harm at the hands of errant medical professionals, which can leave them with a worsened medical condition, the...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Jun 27, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
Medical errors are a scary reality. Far too often medical professionals make mistakes that harm patients. These mishaps can occur in several ways, including through misdiagnosis, surgical error and medication mistakes. Regardless of how these errors occur, an injured...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | May 16, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
Doctors, nurses and other medical professionals are tasked with important life saving roles. They must provide adequate care that is as effective and efficient as possible without causing harm. With so much unknown information about certain medical conditions, these...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Mar 22, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
A lot of things can go wrong in health care. There’s usually a lot at stake, too, meaning that improperly handled medical emergencies can result in serious injuries, reduced chances of survival and even death. You may think it would be easy to determine the...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Jan 26, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
There’s a lot of risk associated with seeking medical treatment. Even the most skilled medical professionals can make mistakes that cause serious injuries. Those who suffer this harm can be left with significant losses that are physical, emotional and financial...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Nov 15, 2018 | Medical Malpractice
The brain is the body’s command center. When functioning properly, an individual’s physical, emotional and cognitive abilities are unimpaired. However, any minor change to the brain can result is significant changes. Brain tumors can cause these changes...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Oct 31, 2018 | Medical Malpractice
Infection is always a concern in the medical field. This is because a foreign agent, whether a virus, bacteria or something else, can easily find its way into the body through a wound or incision. For this reason, New York medical professionals usually diligently work...
