Nursing homes that offer memory care need to keep in mind the risks their patients face. While doing so does protect nursing homes from negligence lawsuits and other liability, it is also the right thing to do. Nursing homes do not want harm to come to their patients,...
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Know how informed consent impacts medical malpractice claims
In New York, medical malpractice claims are generally viewed from the patient’s perspective. There might be a reflexive belief that the medical professionals must have made a mistake that led to the negative outcome. In truth, there are many ways in which a doctor or...
When a vendor’s negligence inspires a nursing home injury claim
Vendors frequently provide essential services within nursing homes, including medical equipment maintenance, pharmacy services, food delivery, transportation, housekeeping support, security systems and building maintenance. When these vendors fail to perform their...
How to prepare for deposition in medical malpractice defense
What you say and do after being accused of medical malpractice can make a profound difference in your case. If you take to social media, for example, and apologize for mistakes that you’ve made while practicing medicine, then the plaintiff is bound to discover and...
Proper staffing is key to defending nursing home neglect cases
New York nursing homes are strictly regulated to ensure the residents are properly cared for. That includes making sure they have proper staffing, that the facility itself is up to standard, and that the residents are given everything they need based on their...
Don’t make these mistakes in your medical malpractice defense
There’s a lot at stake in your medical malpractice case. If you’re not careful, then you could wind up subjected to a judgment that’s not only costly but also harmful to your professional reputation. That’s why it’s crucial that you know how to mount the most...
Nursing home neglect claims and defense strategies
Concerns about nursing home neglect are on the rise, and understanding your options as a medical professional or nursing home facility is crucial. In New York, claims of neglect often intersect with medical malpractice, making them particularly complex. Protecting...
How can hospitals use good documentation to reduce malpractice claims?
Today, hospitals face more challenges from patients making malpractice claims that are questionable. These rampant practices push the need to protect the institution while still giving quality care. Good documentation is your first defense against these claims....
What is the role of expert testimony in medical malpractice cases in New York?
If someone wants to file a medical malpractice claim, they generally need to use expert testimony to help build their case. Expert testimony serves as the cornerstone for both establishing the patient's claim and defending a physician's actions. A patient needs the...
What can I do to find and retain quality nursing home staff?
The best chance a New York nursing home gets to defend against negligence claims and other legal allegations is before a lawsuit even gets filed. Most nursing home abuse and neglect litigation boils down to one or more employees of the long-term care facility not...

