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...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Mar 31, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
When people in Brooklyn go to the hospital or a clinic for surgery, they expect to receive accurate care. In some cases, however, they may find themselves experiencing additional suffering as a result of a medical mistake or a poorly trained surgeon. According to one...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Mar 30, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
When you think about having a stroke, you most likely picture becoming instantly paralyzed and unable to move one side of your body. However, strokes often have less obvious symptoms, which don’t signal something life-threatening could be wrong. Unfortunately, if...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Feb 21, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Knowing what to do after a medical-related injury can be hard. You’re worse off than when you sought treatment, and you’re out a lot more money, but getting the help you need may count on acting fast. New York paid out more money per capita for medical malpractice...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Oct 28, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
Parents hope they don’t face any issues when giving birth to their child. Unfortunately, even the most experienced medical professionals can make mistakes. One of the most common life-long defects a child can obtain from birth is cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a...
