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June 2017 News You Can Use
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Recent Results for Clients
We obtained $3.75 million dollar settlement for the husband and children of a Nassau County woman who died soon after giving birth to twins. Medical personnel failed to treat her breathing difficulties. The family of a 42 year old Bronx, NY man received a settlement of $2.5 million dollars as a result of his death due to an undiagnosed descending aortic aneurysm.
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Zika Virus Update
Mosquito season is upon us across New York State. As of May, the Centers for Disease Control noted 5,274 reported cases in the US, and 36,574 in US Territories. Please see our special notes for women of childbearing age, their male partners, and all travelers here. Get your doctor’s advice and protect yourself and your community from mosquito bites to prevent Zika virus infection:
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Sepsis, also known as blood poisoning, is a serious illness that may become life-threatening if it is not treated properly. It’s often thought that sepsis is an infection, but actually, it’s a complication of an infection, and may be a result of avoidable medical errors. The signs and symptoms of sepsis are (click to read more)
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Should You Take Legal Action Against A Medical Provider?
Patients place considerable trust in their doctors, nurses, and specialists. Although healthcare providers are highly trained and the medical industry is highly regulated, countless avoidable medical mistakes occur every year. A poor outcome doesn’t automatically mean the doctor was negligent, but read more.
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Questions AnsweredWe have a new section on our website that answers common questions about health-related law suits. Here is one example:
Q. Who is actually being sued in medical malpractice lawsuits: the doctors or the hospital?
A. The attorneys for the patient/plaintiff research and identify specific health care providers who made the avoidable medical mistakes, in order to file the lawsuit naming the proper parties involved. This can include doctors, hospitals and other medical care providers such as nurses and physicians assistants.
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Meet Our Attorneys
If you have concerns about a medical diagnosis or medical treatment you received, time is of the essence. Please don’t hesitate to call us at 516.684.2900 for a free attorney consultation. Or click on the green button to send an email.
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