On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Sep 13, 2018 | Birth Injuries, Medical Malpractice, Misdiagnosis
The birth of a new baby is a unique anticipation. Expectant mothers are feeling many emotions, including joy, impatience and nerves. There is a lot of unknown about the process and what will happen during birth. During a pregnancy and birth, so much focus is placed on...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Oct 11, 2017 | Misdiagnosis
Gestational diabetes is a rare yet serious condition that causes high blood sugar and insulin resistance in pregnant women. There are many reasons a woman might develop this condition during pregnancy, including obesity, high blood pressure or prediabetes. If...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Jul 19, 2017 | Misdiagnosis
Did you know that roughly 610,000 people die every year in the United States because of heart disease? This is according to the most recent data available to the Centers for Disease Control. Furthermore, did you also know that women are more likely to die from heart...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Jun 25, 2017 | Misdiagnosis
As is the case for many types of medical conditions, stroke victims can benefit vastly and often see notable improvement if they can access prompt diagnosis and treatment. Unfortunately, when health care providers overlook or misdiagnose stroke symptoms, patients may...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Jun 21, 2017 | Misdiagnosis
Having a stroke can be a devastating event. It can potentially lead to permanently impaired mental capacity or death. Timely diagnosis and treatment are necessary to reduce the severe effects of a stroke. Unfortunately, misdiagnosis is common. According to a recent...
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Jun 16, 2017 | Misdiagnosis
Despite being one of the most prevalent and consequential forms of cancer, breast cancer is often misdiagnosed. Whether your doctor failed to diagnose or delayed the diagnosis of your breast cancer, this type of medical malpractice has serious implications....
On behalf of Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC | Jun 11, 2017 | Misdiagnosis
Gestational diabetes is diabetes that appears in a woman during a pregnancy. If it is not diagnosed and treated, the repercussions can be serious. For example, babies may grow too large in the womb, and delivery can be extremely complicated. Injuries to the woman...
