by Abe Jaros | Jan 6, 2023 | Medical Malpractice
It’s rare to see someone launch a malpractice case against a psychiatrist. It’s even rarer to see a plaintiff win one. Psychiatrists account for 4% of active physicians and only 1% of paid medical malpractice claims. Nevertheless, 1% is not 0%, and if you...
by Abe Jaros | May 9, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
During the Covid-19 pandemic telemedicine became necessary for the vast majority of households. It was rarely safe to visit a medical professional in person short of a severe, life-threatening emergency. Telemedicine is not going away any time soon. Approximately 90%...
by Abe Jaros | Apr 12, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
In 2020 the State of New York saw 392 medical malpractice claims filed. The number is low, perhaps lower than the number of times New Yorkers received substandard care. This is because medical malpractice claims are poorly understood, and because they are harder to...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Dec 6, 2017 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
You go to the doctor because you’re having a lot of pain in your abdomen. Your doctor tells you it’s all right, that it’s probably just gas and an upset stomach, and tells you to take some over-the-counter medications. It turns out that you really...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Dec 1, 2017 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
Do you think that your trip to the doctor went by way too quickly? Did you feel like your doctor rushed in and out of the room without taking much time to talk to you? Your doctor likely agrees. The reason for the rush is that costs are so high. For example, one...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Nov 15, 2017 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
Medical mistakes may be more common than you ever realized. One study says that they lead to 251,000 deaths every year. That’s not even counting all of the accidents that are not fatal. To really show the scope of the problem, consider this: 251,000 fatal...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Nov 6, 2017 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
If you’re worried about your doctor making a serious mistake, it’s time to be proactive. Find a doctor that you trust. Limit your own risk by taking the initiative. Below are a few signs that it may be time to look for a new medical professional, whether...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Nov 2, 2017 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
When you go to the doctor, you expect to tell him or her your symptoms and get an accurate diagnosis right away. Unfortunately, this rarely happens. In reality, doctors often don’t know what you have just by looking at your symptoms. They could apply to a lot of...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Sep 18, 2017 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
Few things are as frustrating as a doctor who won’t listen. You want answers, but the doctor isn’t paying any attention. Are you closer to a solution or are you just wasting time and money? The risk is huge. One study found that over 100,000 people pass...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Sep 14, 2017 | Medical Malpractice
Failure to diagnose errors are becoming more common in New York and all across the country. When doctors overlook or fail to properly analyze their patients’ symptoms, they cannot provide them with the right diagnosis or treatment. If you have been under the...
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