On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Aug 30, 2018 | Firm News, Medical MalPractice
Did you leave your doctor’s office in worse shape than you arrived, receive an incorrect diagnosis or experience a breach in confidentiality? If so, you may have a medical malpractice case on your hands. At Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, L.L.P., we...
On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Jul 25, 2018 | Firm News, Medical MalPractice
When you enter a Connecticut hospital to undergo surgery, the last thing you expect is that something will go wrong during your procedure. Unfortunately, however, medical errors, including those that occur during surgery, are frighteningly common. In fact, medical...
On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Jul 20, 2018 | Firm News, Medical MalPractice
Negligence is always a possible problem that can lead to injuries. When it’s in a medical setting, individuals may struggle with the reality of being victims of medical malpractice. Professional negligence in a medical setting can cause serious injuries or even...
On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Jun 27, 2018 | Firm News, Medical MalPractice
It is usually good news when you hear that the number of malpractice payments have reduced overall. What does it mean, though, when those payments increase? It could mean that fewer, but more serious, incidents occur or that there are really fewer serious cases...
On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | May 10, 2018 | Firm News, Medical MalPractice
Medical malpractice cases are always some of the worst for patients and medical providers alike. Medical providers are only human, so making a mistake is something that could easily happen. Victims are left with pain and losses that they have to deal with, too....
On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Apr 20, 2018 | Firm News, Medical MalPractice
Pressure sores, also known as bedsores or pressure ulcers, are injuries that occur due to pressure on a bone, skin and tissues over time. Since there is no circulation, the sores develop. Over time, this could lead to several serious complications. Sores are bad...
On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Mar 8, 2018 | Firm News, Medical MalPractice
Medical malpractice is a phrase that no physician and no patient wants to hear. It’s a sign of negligence and reckless behavior on the part of a medical provider, and the claim itself could hurt his or her career significantly. Not all complications patients...
On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Feb 22, 2018 | Firm News, Medical MalPractice
You’re completely certain that your medical provider made a mistake in your diagnosis. As a result, you took medications that you never should have had in your body. You lost your hair, went through months of weakness and only now are beginning to recover. You...
On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Dec 18, 2017 | Firm News, Medical MalPractice
When you go to the emergency room, you’re in the most dire need. You’re in pain, feeling sick and aren’t thinking clearly. You don’t want to wait any longer, and you’d do whatever someone tells you if it would help you feel like yourself...
On behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Oct 25, 2017 | Firm News, Medical MalPractice
Informed consent, in a medical setting, means that a patient or his or her representative has been given all the information necessary regarding a medical procedure or treatment. He or she must understand the potential risks and complications. Typically, an informed...
