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As experts in medical malpractice and product liability law, the team at the Law Offices of Joseph Lichtenstein maintains a blog to educate our clients. Read our blog posts to learn about what we do, and contact us to get personalized guidance on your unique case.
Before, when a person’s condition becomes complicated due to an inexpert attending physician and the incident happened at a cruise ship, chances are that any medical malpractice claims will be ignored. Cruise ships back then had enjoyed immunity from medical malpractice lawsuits, meaning they cannot be held responsible for the worsening of the condition of…
Read MoreImagine this scenario: you are in a hospital in New York, and your attending physician has diagnosed you with a certain illness. The physician gives you a prescription, which you take. After taking the medicine, however, your condition turns out for the worst and you experience even more severe complications. You continue to pay for…
Read MoreWhen it comes to your health, you and your doctors should strive to keep you fit as a fiddle so that you can continue earning that paycheck and providing for yourself and your family. There are times, however, when people experience poor health conditions due to medical oversight. In the event that you find yourself…
Read More2012 proved to be a significant year for the battle against medical misdiagnosis, when the death of 12-year-old Rory Staunton due to missed medical symptoms resulted in an outcry for change. The untimely demise of the youngster led to significant legislation changes aimed to prevent such situations from happening ever again. Misdiagnosis in itself is…
Read MoreWhen one talks about medical malpractice, what almost immediately comes to mind is the notion that it only applies to typical land-based hospitals. However, what if such a case happens in a cruise ship’s ER? Back in the day, patients who believed that they’d been denied the right to urgent, top-quality medical care while on…
Read MoreHeadaches may signify a brain tumor. At least, one percent of the time. Although unwanted, headaches are normal occurrences, even in healthy people. It’s only when the intervals between these episodes of pain grow shorter do they signify a deep-seated problem in the body. Doctors are often caught in a complicated issue regarding headaches. Most…
Read MoreEven if it’s the doctor’s duty to inform his or her patient of every detail regarding pregnancy, it’s not his duty to decide for the patient. In May, 2014, a 35-year-old mother of three underwent a C-section when she wanted a vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC). The consensus of doctors and medical experts believe that…
Read MoreBaby Jett is a living miracle, to say the least. Despite the diagnosis by his doctors and pressure on his parents to abort him prematurely, he continues life just like any ordinary individual. According to a Telegraph report, Jett’s mother suffered from premature rupture of membranes, the rupture of the amniotic sac prior to labor.…
Read MoreLiving with cerebral palsy due to medical malpractice comes with many challenges in a person’s life. Although having a successful New York birth injury lawyer to get you compensation helps, it still doesn’t cover everything. Miranda Casanova, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at a young age, didn’t let this get to her, as she…
Read MoreIt is a wonderful thing to be able to welcome a newborn child into this world; after all, it represents a landmark and a slew of new opportunities for both the parents and the baby. While most deliveries go smoothly, however, there are times when unexpected medical emergencies due to medical malpractice or negligence on…
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