A New York jury has awarded $2 million to a 22-year-old woman who sued two medical providers over a double mastectomy performed when she was a minor. The verdict, delivered on January 30 in Westchester County Supreme Court, found psychologist Kenneth Einhorn and surgeon Simon Chin liable for medical malpractice related to the care provided […]
Medical Malpractice
A Guide to Heart Attack Misdiagnosis & Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
A heart attack is the number one cause of death in the U.S.—but far too often, it’s misdiagnosed. For patients and families, the consequences are devastating. Sometimes, the patient survives but is left with lasting damage that leads to ongoing health problems and a reduced quality of life that could have been prevented with timely […]
Woman Awarded $2.6 Million after Botched Surgery
A patient was awarded $2.6 million in damages after a surgery left her leg disfigured and unusable. The patient was undergoing a cardiac catheterization procedure in 2012 which required the doctor to run a catheter through the patient’s leg and into her coronary arteries. This process is used to diagnose issues with a patient’s heart. […]
Family Awarded $30M After Infant’s Intestine “Allowed to Die” in Hospital
A former military family was awarded $30 million in a lawsuit against a Hawaiian veterans hospital. According to the lawsuit, they brought their infant to the medical center in critical condition, but the hospital did not run a test until 19 hours later. The infant now requires round-the-clock intervention due to complications related to her […]
Generative AI in Medicine Stokes Concern of Lawsuits for Doctors
Before we get into a complex issue, it should be stated that AI was already used in the medical field and AIs could already make suggestions as to the best course of treatment given a certain set of symptoms. But now with AI booming with hype and panic surrounding its abilities, it’s highlighting a specific […]
