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  • What Is a Medical Record Number?

    Did you know that the outcome of most legal claims can be profoundly affected by the smallest details? One such detail is the ability to retrieve timely and accurate medical records. In this process, a Medical Record Number (MRN) is key in establishing a clear and comprehensive medical history to support your claims. But what read more
  • Can I Sue for Delayed Cancer Diagnosis?

    If you suffer preventable harm due to a medical error, it can be devastating and costly. Fortunately, in many cases, you can take legal action and seek relief for issues such as a delayed cancer diagnosis if you can prove that the negligence of a healthcare professional caused harm. At Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C., we read more
  • Can You Sue for Inaccurate Medical Records?

    Medical records are key for capturing a comprehensive account of a patient’s medical history, treatments, and care plans. However, sometimes there could be inaccuracies in these records, which can have serious consequences. Recent research indicates that mistakes in medical care cause at least 251,454 deaths in the U.S. per year. Given the seriousness read more
  • When Is It Essential to Report an Incident to an Adult Care Facility? An Explainer

    Families entrust these institutions with the care of their loved ones, expecting professional and compassionate treatment. However, incidents of negligence or abuse can occur. It is important not to wait long before reporting such incidents to protect those who may be vulnerable. Mostly, the cases of neglect and abuse in adult care facilities cause injuries read more
  • How Long Do You Have to Sue a Doctor After Surgery in New Jersey?

    Medical malpractice is a significant concern in the healthcare industry, and medical errors are a leading cause of preventable injury and death in the U.S., claiming over 250,000 lives annually. If you have been injured by a surgical error, the law gives you a limited time to file a lawsuit against the negligent doctor or read more
  • How Long After Anesthesia Can You Drive?

    Anesthesia-related accidents are relatively rare but still notable. According to a case-crossover study involving 70,722 drivers who had undergone surgery, 263 of them were involved in car crashes. While the study does not absolutely link the crashes with surgery, the residual effects that anesthesia can have on your cognitive and motor functions are played read more
  • Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C. Obtains a Medical Malpractice $5M Settlement

    $5 Million NY Medical Malpractice Settlement where the surgeon chose not to take the time to do a complete and thorough consultation and instead performed an unnecessary surgery, which left a 54-year-old man with serious and permanent injuries. Medical Malpractice $5M Settlement Dawn M. Pinnisi successfully secured a $5 Million Settlement against a NYC read more
  • What to Do if My Car Was Hit and Their Insurance Won’t Pay Me?

    In a no-fault state like New Jersey, each driver involved in a car crash must pay for their medical bills, lost wages, and other injury-related costs. The injured party obtains compensation by filing a claim against their personal injury protection (PIP) coverage. Even so, the at-fault party must pay the other party’s vehicle repair costs. read more

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