Posted on March 9, 2017 in Medical Malpractice by Folkman
Medical malpractice in South Jersey happens daily. From failures to remove items left inside a patient after surgery to improper handwashing techniques, people suffer needlessly at the hands of negligent hospital staff. One of the most alarming trends in medical malpractice is what has been termed ‘dead in bed.’ What […]
Posted on March 4, 2017 in Hospital Acquired Infections by Folkman
Hospital acquired infections or HAIs are far more common than most people realize. Although infection rates have declined slightly in recent years, a significant number of patients still leave hospitals with serious conditions they did not have when they entered. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that […]
Posted on March 3, 2017 in Birth Injuries by Folkman
Erb’s palsy is a condition that occurs during childbirth. It is a form of paralysis to the arms resulting from either a difficult birth or medical malpractice. In New Jersey, roughly two out of every 1000 births result in this condition. Other terms used include shoulder dystocia and brachial plexus […]
Posted on February 17, 2017 in Medical Malpractice by Folkman
Medical malpractice in South Jersey affects hundreds of people each year, but some of the most emotionally devastating malpractice cases are those that include newborn children and mothers. Mothers who are expecting have a great deal of control in choosing the place and nature of their births, including the technology […]