A 45-year-old single mother of three underwent a screening mammogram. Later that day, a radiologist reviewed the images and identified findings suggestive of breast cancer. However, the radiology technician at the imaging center mistakenly sent the patient a form letter stating that her mammogram results were normal, instead of notifying her about the concerning findings
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A man with severe diabetes and kidney failure was advised by his kidney doctors and vascular surgeons to undergo a procedure known as renal artery stenting. The procedure was intended to improve blood flow to the kidneys and potentially eliminate the need for dialysis. However, hours after the procedure, blood clots formed, cutting off circulation
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A jury in Atlantic County returned a $2.6 million verdict to a 42-year-old woman in a medical malpractice claim. The suit included claims that the diagnosis of her breast cancer was delayed by approximately one year due to the negligence of a radiologist in failing to properly interpret and make appropriate recommendations concerning a diagnostic
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A 72-year-old woman fell out of bed in the hospital following brain surgery. After the procedure, the patient became disoriented. It was later discovered that the nurse caring for her likely set the bed alarm incorrectly. Had the alarm been properly activated, it would have sounded and alerted the staff when the patient attempted to
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Plaintiff appealed from an Order entering a Judgment of no cause of action and an Order denying plaintiff s motion for a re-trial. The Appellate Division reversed and remanded for a new trial. On appeal, plaintiff argued that the Trial Judge erred by baring his testimony at trial; rejecting a proposed jury charge, which would
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