medical mistakes

September 2, 2011

VA hospital sued for medical malpractice over death of war veteran

The Veterans Administration operates hospitals across the country, including in New York. Recently, a medical malpractice suit was filed against […]
August 11, 2011

New York hospital scans veins to reduce medical mistakes

In an effort to help end medical mistakes, one medical center in New York is employing a new method for […]
July 21, 2011

The “July Effect” exists: Medical malpractice increases in July

For years, there has been a myth that the number of medical mistakes increases during July, when new medical trainees […]
April 19, 2011

One in three New York hospital admissions lead to malpractice

Anytime a human does work, there is a chance he or she will make a mistake. Human error is unavoidable. […]
February 23, 2011

Family awarded $1.7 million in medical malpractice case

Last week a family was awarded $1.7 million in a medical malpractice case. The lawsuit itself stemmed from the 2005 […]
February 3, 2011

Will Obama put a cap on New York medical malpractice claims?

Anyone who has worked with a loved one who is regaining strength after a traumatic accident knows how intense the […]
November 22, 2010

Study: Medical Mistakes or Medical Malpractice Harm One in Seven

A recent study from the Office of the Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services has concluded […]