On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Sep 23, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Untold scores of surgical procedures, both minor and serious ones, occur without any problems. However, some surgeries go terribly wrong, and the resulting injuries or death might derive from a surgeon’s errors. Anyone who suffers from this egregious mistake...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Sep 16, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
It is common for a person’s weight to fluctuate throughout their life, and if you find yourself classified as overweight, it may bring up some concerns. However, if you go to the doctor concerned about symptoms you are experiencing, it could be problematic if they...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Sep 4, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Residents of New York City have joined citizens across the nation in protest of unfair treatment of Black people at the hands of law enforcement. However, while police brutality as a form of disparate treatment is being recognized, some health activists say racial...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Sep 2, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
When you think about medical malpractice, you probably think of a surgery gone wrong or a harried emergency room doctor missing the all-too-obvious signs that someone is having a heart attack until it’s too late. But any medical professional can be guilty of...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Aug 5, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
New York City endured a firestorm of Covid-19 cases this past spring that took many people by surprise. This includes government leaders and medical staff of area hospitals. Only now are stories emerging about just how bad it really was. An inside report Early on,...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Jul 17, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice can manifest itself in a variety of ways, and some may result in more serious consequences then others. A common instance of medical malpractice includes a doctor or surgeon leaving behind a foreign object from surgery. In the best case, the...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Jun 8, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
While anesthesia is crucial to preventing pain during medical procedures, administering anesthesia comes with risks. Anesthesia errors happen daily in hospitals across the country, sometimes with fatal consequences. If a mistake happens, it’s essential to determine...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Apr 23, 2020 | Blog, Medical Malpractice
More than 30 million Americans have received a diabetes diagnosis; however, some may be surprised to discover that they’ve been misdiagnosed. New Yorkers might learn that some of the treatment plans their doctors recommended for them may not be working. Those...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Apr 13, 2020 | Blog, Medical Malpractice
Gout, an inflammatory disease caused by a buildup of uric acid, should be easy to diagnose, but that’s not always the case. It could be that you or someone you know in Brooklyn or the Bronx has gout but was misdiagnosed with another condition. The following are...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Apr 10, 2020 | Medical Malpractice, Medical Malpractice
Patients have to put a great deal of trust in their health care providers when they require care. After all, nurses, doctors and surgeons can quite literally hold your life in their hands. However, while earlier generations may have had great confidence in their...
