Category Archive: Medical Malpractice

A deviation from prescribed medical standards gives rise to medical malpractice claims. For instance, a misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis is a suitable ground for a medical malpractice claim. Medical malpractice or negligence results in physical injury, infection, or long-term complications of affected victims. Personal injury law allows the affected victim to file a medical malpractice lawsuit against a health institution or healthcare provider. The role of a medical malpractice lawsuit is to obtain enforced damages from a court of law. Consult a read more

Your relationship with your doctor plays an important role in your overall health and well-being. A good doctor will listen, diagnose accurately, and provide the best possible treatment. However, not all doctors meet these standards, and it's important to recognize the signs of a bad doctor to avoid potential harm. If you suffer injuries due to medical malpractice, you can sue the doctor for your injuries and losses. A medical malpractice attorney from Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C. can help you document the evidence and file a medical malpractice read more

Doctors are legally bound to act in a way that meets or exceeds the professionally accepted standard of care for any situation they are handling. However, it's not uncommon for medical negligence to cause injuries to patients, leading to significant financial losses and emotional distress, so let's answer this: Can I sue my doctor for emotional distress? Just like physical distress, emotional distress can be damaging in many ways. The law allows injury victims to seek compensation for emotional damage, but doing so requires proving your emotional read more

Did you know that the outcome of most legal claims can be profoundly affected by the smallest details? One such detail is the ability to retrieve timely and accurate medical records. In this process, a Medical Record Number (MRN) is key in establishing a clear and comprehensive medical history to support your claims. But, what is a medical record number? At Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C., we take every piece of evidence in a personal injury case seriously. Our team will use the MRN to access and evaluate your medical records to ensure no detail is read more

If you suffer preventable harm due to a medical error, it can be devastating and costly. Fortunately, in many cases, you can take legal action and seek relief for issues such as a delayed cancer diagnosis if you can prove that the negligence of a healthcare professional caused harm. At Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C., we understand that when a medical professional fails to diagnose cancer on time, it can lead to significant health complications, and additional costs, and diminish the chances of a successful treatment. Medical malpractice attorneys read more

Medical records are key for capturing a comprehensive account of a patient's medical history, treatments, and care plans. However, sometimes there could be inaccuracies in these records, which can have serious consequences. Recent research indicates that mistakes in medical care cause at least 251,454 deaths in the U.S. per year. Given the seriousness of errors in medical records, the law allows victims to sue for compensation if their injuries result from the inaccuracy of these files. But what happens next if you want to file a medical malpractice read more

Medical malpractice is a significant concern in the healthcare industry, and medical errors are a leading cause of preventable injury and death in the U.S., claiming over 250,000 lives annually. If you have been injured by a surgical error, the law gives you a limited time to file a lawsuit against the negligent doctor or other medical professional. A New Jersey medical malpractice lawyer from Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C. can advise on when to bring a lawsuit against a doctor following surgery.

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Anesthesia-related accidents are relatively rare but still notable. According to a case-crossover study involving 70,722 drivers who had undergone surgery, 263 of them were involved in car crashes. While the study does not absolutely link the crashes with surgery, the residual effects that anesthesia can have on your cognitive and motor functions played out. So, how long after anesthesia you can drive? Everyone should wait at least 24 hours before driving after receiving any form of anesthesia. If you or a family member has been injured through an read more