According to the National Cancer Institute, more than two million people are expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year, while over 618,000 people are expected to die from cancer. One of the most critical factors in surviving cancer is receiving a prompt diagnosis from a qualified medical professional. If your doctor failed to diagnose …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Cancer Misdiagnosis
If your healthcare provider misdiagnosed your cancer – either by diagnosing you with a medical condition you didn’t have or failing to diagnose you at all – you may be entitled to compensation for the losses you’ve suffered. While every case is unique, an experienced medical malpractice attorney can fight for the compensation you deserve …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Cancer Misdiagnosis
Cancer isn’t the death sentence that it once was – thanks to significant advances in medical technology and early diagnostic testing. Breast cancer and prostate cancer both have a greater than 99% five-year survival rate when the cancer is localized, according to the American Cancer Society. However, if a healthcare provider doesn’t order necessary tests, …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Cancer Misdiagnosis
After determining what type of medical treatment to seek after learning that you have a delayed cancer diagnosis, the next question you need to ask is, “Who should I hire as my cancer misdiagnosis lawyer?” With a delayed or failed diagnosis, you have enough on your plate without having to worry about the legal nuances …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Delayed Diagnosis
You reasonably expect your healthcare provider to promptly and correctly diagnose you with any medical condition you may have, especially a life-threatening one such as cancer. Unfortunately, doctors and other medical professionals make diagnostic mistakes at an alarming rate. When the diagnostic error involves a cancer diagnosis, the mistake can be fatal. If you lost …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one can affect you in many ways. You can suffer due to not being able to spend time with them anymore, not being able to participate in favorite pastimes, not being able to benefit from services they provided, and not being able to enjoy intimate relations with them. The term “loss of …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Wrongful Death
New York’s wrongful death statute gives the executor of a decedent’s estate or their personal representative the right to pursue a wrongful death claim against a party that caused their death due to their wrongful act, neglect, or default that would have made that party liable had the decedent survived and had the right to …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
Understaffing is a major issue at hospitals across the nation. Several New York hospitals are significantly understaffed, increasing the odds that patients will be injured while seeking care. After the COVID-19 pandemic, this situation has reached crisis levels, with many patients and families experiencing the consequences of hospital understaffing firsthand. If you believe that you …
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If you recently lost a loved one due to a medical mistake at a New York hospital, you might be considering filing a wrongful death claim. Your loved one went to the hospital for medical treatment. If they died as a result of negligent care, a wrongful death claim may be able to seek justice …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Wrongful Death
If you recently lost a loved one in an accident that was someone else’s fault or due to intentional misconduct, you might be considering filing a wrongful death claim on their behalf. New York’s wrongful death statute allows an estate’s personal representative to file a wrongful death case against the party responsible for the death. …
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