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On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Jun 2, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
When some pregnant women go into labor, the birthing process does not always go as planned and complications may sometimes occur. According to the Mayo Clinic, some problems, such as stalled labor, may require a forceps delivery. While forceps are sometimes necessary,...
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | May 30, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
How does medical malpractice differ from negligence? Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional or institution violates a standard duty of care to a patient, causing the patient harm or injury. Medical negligence occurs when a medical professional makes...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | May 23, 2022 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
As loved ones age, they may need more care than you or an in-home nurse is capable of offering. Nursing homes are an option that grants them community and aid without restricting their freedom excessively. However, not all nursing homes provide the same level of...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | May 23, 2022 | Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Moving to a nursing home is a significant change for a senior. Your elderly parent may have trouble adjusting. However, you should know when your parent's complaints hint at deeper problems within the facility. When a senior first mentions problems, you may want to...
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | May 16, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
What is the first thing you must do if you are involved in a boating accident? The first priority is to keep everyone safe by remaining calm, making sure everyone is still on board or afloat, and providing medical attention to injured parties as soon as possible. The...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | May 4, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
There are motorists across all age groups that drive while distracted, but research shows that drivers of certain ages are the worst offenders. Teenagers and young adults are among those most likely to drive while distracted by cellphones, other passengers and other...
by brucegoodman | Apr 25, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
When cancer is misdiagnosed as rheumatoid arthritis, a patient may receive unnecessary treatment or go without treatment that is desperately needed. Unnecessary treatment could fail to help the patient’s condition or worsen it. Cancer could progress to a stage where...
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Apr 22, 2022 | Product Liability
Sometimes a medical company discovers that one of their medical devices has a defect that could cause harm to a patient and issues a recall. Medical device recalls are important to pay attention to because you may need to stop using a device as soon as possible to...
by ysong | Apr 11, 2022 | Birth Injuries
Can a hospital turn away a woman in labor? Under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), a U.S. hospital with an emergency room (ER) cannot. This federal law requires hospitals to offer delivery services to women who arrive in active labor, no matter...
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Apr 11, 2022 | Personal Injury
When larger vehicles pull up beside you or try to overtake you on the highway, you may start to notice these drivers' unsafe habits. Staying aware of the safety hazards for people in cars when on the road can help you as you travel. Usage of dispatching devices...
