Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
The medical industry often lobbies for special privileges under the guise of “tort reform.” Medical groups offer horror stories of runaway juries awarding greedy medical malpractice plaintiffs millions of dollars in unwarranted damages. Without “reform,” the medical community claims, healthcare costs will continue to skyrocket while doctors are forced to practice “defensive medicine” in order …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has reportedly reached financial settlements with “hundreds of hospitals” accused of failing to prevent the overuse of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) in heart patients, which may be viewed as a form of medical malpractice. According to a recent report in Modern Healthcare, a handful of hospitals have disclosed the …
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When lung cancer is advanced, it can be deadly. While many types and forms of lung cancer are treatable, catching lung cancer early on is one of the key aspects of mitigating the risk of death. Unfortunately, lung cancer may be missed by healthcare professionals, leading to a delayed diagnosis. When this happens to you, …
November is National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Not only is this month a great time to learn about the signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer and to raise awareness, but it is also the time to Wage Hope and feel empowered if you or someone you love is suffering from pancreatic cancer. Because pancreatic cancer …
Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
If you have been the victim of medical malpractice in New York, or if you are a patient who is considering whether to work with a specific physician, you may be wondering if the doctor has hurt other patients in the past. As a general rule, doctors do not have to notify patients if they …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Delayed Diagnosis
A misdiagnosis or a delayed diagnosis is a common medical mistake that impacts the lives of patients and their families in Albany and across the country. As NBC News reports, “most Americans” will receive a delayed or wrong diagnosis at some point in their lifetime. Citing a report by the National Academy of Medicine, NBC …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Firm News
Powers & Santola, LLP, is pleased to announce that four of its attorneys have been named to The Best Lawyers in America 2016. John K. Powers and Daniel R. Santola, the firm’s founding partners, were both selected by their peers in the fields of Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice Law, Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Litigation and Plaintiff’s …
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Do you have a friend, family member, or coworker who has been affected by breast cancer? Or are you wondering, “do I have breast cancer, or am I at risk?” October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which gives us an opportunity to raise awareness about this disease and to remember that all women need to …
Did you know that traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability in our country? Indeed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), TBIs contribute to around 30 percent of all injury deaths in the U.S., and an average of 138 people die every day from injuries that …
The dangers of texting while driving are well publicized today. But what about the dangers of texting while operating on a patient? Believe it or not, this may be a growing form of medical malpractice. An article published recently in The Atlantic entitled, “Texting from the Operating Room,” highlights the rise in incidents involving medical …
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