A John Hopkins report over an 8 year-period revealed more than 250,000 deaths per year due to medical errors. This makes medical malpractice one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Despite the high prevalence of medical mistakes, healthcare providers often aggressively defend against malpractice claims and deny liability for patient harm. Patients bringing medical malpractice claims often have an uphill battle, and they need the right legal representation from a medical malpractice lawyer in NJ. This is especially true in the event of read more

Health professionals have a strict duty of care when treating their patients. These include pharmacists, who are expected to act with honesty and integrity as required by their medical professional code of ethics. Unfortunately, 7,000 to 9,000 patients die every year due to medication errors, including pharmacist misconduct, as reported by the National Institutes of Health. Lots of other patients experience adverse reactions to medication and other complications. Pharmacist misconduct is considered when a pharmacist's behavior falls below the expected read more

Medical malpractice cases can be complex and challenging to navigate, especially for victims seeking justice and compensation. Understanding the roles and capabilities of healthcare professionals involved in your case is crucial. In the context of medical malpractice, it is important to know the difference between the responsibilities of a doctor and a nurse practitioner. When a nurse practitioner oversteps and acts like a doctor, they might make mistakes that lead to injuries and medical malpractice. Retaining the services of experienced New read more

According to the American Medical Association, one in three clinicians is sued at least once during their career. Many of these medical professionals are sued because of medical malpractice. So, if you've experienced medical malpractice firsthand, don't believe there is nothing you can do about it. Although medical malpractice lawsuits are complex, with an experienced attorney like the ones at Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C., on your side, you can obtain compensation and justice for your injuries. Yet, to ensure you have a chance at this, you need read more

What happens when animal control is called for a dog bite in New Jersey and the specific actions taken depend on the circumstances and severity of the incident. Basically, they will assess the situation and determine if the dog is a risk to public safety. According to the New Jersey dog bite law, the dog’s owner is strictly liable for damages. The victims of the dog bite will use the animal control report to establish the facts of the case. At Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C., we will use the report to get essential details such as who owned the dog read more

Professional negligence, often termed "malpractice," occurs when a professional's conduct falls below the accepted standards of their profession, causing harm to a client. This breach of their professional duty constitutes malpractice. Professional negligence usually occurs when a professional fails to meet their responsibility to the required standard. Examples of professionals who may engage in professional negligence include doctors, management consultants, attorneys, surveyors, and IT specialists. A victim of professional negligence can read more

The cosmetic industry is a multi-billion dollar chain of commerce that relies on consumers to purchase and use products directly on their skin —often multiple times per day. Although most products are carefully vetted through a series of safety and quality checks, this is not always the case. While the FDA states that it is the company’s legal responsibility to ensure the safety of its products, sometimes, they fail to do so. In some instances, products are misbranded, omitting important information from their labels and marketing. In other read more

Medical negligence cases may extend to delivery and birth-related injury complications. When this occurs, lifelong medical problems may develop. While some injuries affect the mother, other injuries trigger health problems for the newborn. If you or your child suffered birth-related injuries, seek help from a medical malpractice attorney immediately.

Significant Birth Complications for the Mother

In cases where the mother is injured or dies, some of the conditions may include: Problems because of improper suturing after an episiotomy or read more