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Paid Medical Malpractice Claims Hint At Future Claims

By Michael P. Burakoff |

Medical malpractice claims are something that every healthcare professional wants to avoid. While many are thrown out or ruled in favor of the doctor, sometimes the client prevails. This can be frustrating for the doctor in many ways. Not only do they have to pay out, but they also face the risk of a… Read More »

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Woman Files Lawsuit After Getting Burned During Surgery

By Michael P. Burakoff |

When a person is getting tumors removed from their body, they have a lot on their mind. What if these tumors are cancerous? What if I don’t wake up from the surgery? Very rarely are they thinking about the possibility of getting burned while under anesthesia, but this is what happened to a New… Read More »

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Medical Malpractice Among Orthopedic Surgeons

By Michael P. Burakoff |

We rely on doctors to diagnose our medical conditions and help us heal from our injuries. There’s a lot of pressure on them to make quick diagnoses, but sometimes they make mistakes. Doctors are human, just like the rest of us. They are not perfect. They make mistakes in their job from time to… Read More »

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Family Files Medical Malpractice Lawsuit After Inmate Dies

By Michael P. Burakoff |

Attacks and stabbings can happen anywhere — even while in jail. But when a person is injured, they should receive the best care possible, regardless of their incarceration status. In December 2021, a man was attacked while incarcerated at the Essex County Correctional Facility. The 27-year-old man from Elizabeth was stabbed repeatedly by a… Read More »

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OB-GYNs Leaving NJ Due To High Medical Malpractice Premiums

By Michael P. Burakoff |

Doctors have the opportunity to make a lot of money. But at the same time, being a doctor costs a lot of money as well. Education expenses alone can soar into the six figures. Many people spend hundreds of thousands of dollars before they even get their first job. And once they get hired,… Read More »

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Steps To Take After Medical Malpractice

By Michael P. Burakoff |

People expect that their doctors will take care of them when they are injured or ill. For the most part, doctors and nurses know what they are doing and are able to help patients immensely. However, there are some medical professionals who do not uphold the standard of care. These doctors make mistakes that… Read More »

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40% Of Family Doctors Faced Medical Malpractice Lawsuits In 2021

By Michael P. Burakoff |

Medical malpractice happens a lot in the healthcare industry—more than you might think. The good news is that it decreased by 8% from 2019 to  2021, but still, more than 40% of family physicians were sued that year. The decrease is likely due to the COVID pandemic. People haven’t been able to get elective… Read More »

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Medical Malpractice For Stroke Diagnosis

By Michael P. Burakoff |

When we go to the doctor, we expect that we will get a clear diagnosis of our medical condition. We hope that the doctor will perform all necessary tests to arrive at the correct diagnosis of our health issue. While most doctors are highly skilled and experienced enough to correctly diagnose common medical conditions,… Read More »

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Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Declining

By Michael P. Burakoff |

New Jersey is one of the top states when it comes to medical malpractice lawsuits. There are many reasons for this, such as the number of physicians, patient demographics, litigious culture, and tort reform. The good news is that medical malpractice cases were on the decline during the pandemic, according to a Medscape survey…. Read More »

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Beware The July Effect: Medical Malpractice On The Rise

By Michael P. Burakoff |

July brings about Independence Day, long summer days, pool parties, barbecues, and medical malpractice. Yes, that’s right—medical errors tend to increase in July. It’s called the July Effect and it’s the time when doctors graduate from medical school and start their new residencies. On top of that, junior residents and interns move on. They… Read More »

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