Medical professionals have an obligation to be diligent when diagnosing and treating patients. Unfortunately, this does not always happen and may result in a patient’s condition getting worse. If you or a loved one has been a victim of an HIV misdiagnosis, you may be able to pursue compensation through…
A failure to diagnose kidney disease in its early stages can have devastating consequences for a patient. In fact, it can lead to kidney failure requiring dialysis. If you or someone close to you has been harmed by a missed or delayed kidney disease diagnosis, we can help. At DeFrancisco &…
Plastic surgery is more popular than ever with millions of cosmetic procedures taking place every year. All surgery has risks, and plastic surgery is no exception. However, in some cases, things go horribly wrong, and the patient can suffer a serious injury. If you or someone close to you has…
Colon cancer is the second-most diagnosed cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Colonoscopies are an important tool for colon cancer detection. While these procedures are relatively safe, injuries due to malpractice do happen. If you or someone close to you has been injured during…
While some skin conditions can be minor, others can have dire consequences for a person’s health. When a dermatologist fails to understand, diagnose, or treat a patient’s skin condition, the patient can suffer severe injuries and, in the most serious cases, death. If you or someone close to you is…
Athletes are more at risk for certain types of injuries to muscles, ligaments, and joints because of the nature of their sports. Orthopedic surgeons are often tasked with repairing those types of athletic injuries. Unfortunately, doctors don’t always perform these surgeries within the requisite standard of care, and as a…
Medical malpractice has no place in any health care system, yet it still happens commonly. Fortunately, there are many things you can do as a patient to prevent medical malpractice and protect yourself and your loved ones. What kinds of things should medical providers do to prevent cases against them?…
In New York and across the country, needless medical errors cause pain, suffering and even death. Patients can empower themselves and feel more confident about their health care by becoming medical self-advocates. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, 98,000 people die each year as a result of medical errors.…
While many people wish to rely on the expertise, knowledge and compassion of doctors to provide optimal health care, accidents, ignorance and general disregard of protocols are not unheard of. For New York residents who are anticipating receiving health care, they can benefit from doing their research to find a…
Medical malpractice cases often hinge on whether a provider met the standard of care or not. Victims who suffer at the hands of medical malpractice should learn what they can about the standard of care that applies in their case so they can use that information in their claim for…