Posted on July 26th, 2010
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, “Steven Chase Brigham, a physician whose medical license has been revoked, relinquished, or temporarily suspended in five states, is now facing regulatory and tax troubles that could jeopardize his chain of 15 abortion clinics.”
The state of Pennsylvania’s health department has ordered a shutdown of all Brigham’s clinics. They say he has repeatedly employed people without licenses. Brigham plans to fight this order.
He also has the IRS after him. They have $234,536 in liens against him currently. Brigham has previously been accused of performing unsafe procedures, employing a woman as a nurse who did not have a nursing license, and not filing state taxes. He has lost his license on several occasions.
Medical malpractice can leave you seriously injured. If you or someone you know has been a victim of medical malpractice, contact your New Jersey Medical Malpractice Lawyers at Levinson Axelrod, P.A., by dialing 1-800-34-NJ-LAW.
Posted on July 19th, 2010
According to The Press of Atlantic City, the state of New Jersey ranks 40th in terms of disciplinary action taken after receiving complaints to the medical board. The Press reports that the board took no action for 93 percent of complaints last year.
“That board fielded 1,017 complaints against some of New Jersey’s approximately 33,000 licensed doctors. This resulted in 24 license revocations or voluntary surrenders and 45 temporary license suspensions, considered the most serious sanctions against physicians,” writes The Press of Atlantic City.
This forces patients to file lawsuits. Oftentimes it is because of a medical malpractice lawsuit that a doctor is required to take a refresher course. The board’s lack of disciplinary action also leaves it up to malpractice suits to affect physicians’ licenses.
There is also a general concern that even more complaints would be filed if doctors and hospitals were not so concerned with protecting each other. Doctors often observe each others’ mistakes but have no incentive to report the malpractice.
Medical malpractice is a serious offense. If you or someone you know has suffered as a result of malpractice, contact your New Jersey Medical Malpractice Lawyers at Levinson Axelrod, P.A., by dialing 1-800-34-NJ-LAW.
Posted on July 7th, 2010
The Louisiana Record reports that a baby’s parents are suing doctors over birth injuries the child’s death at the age of 19 months. Ashley Robinchaux and Harris Irvin became the proud parents of baby Justin on October 1, 2009.
The parents say there were difficulties from the very start. They “argue that a cesarean section delivery was needed but was not performed. They say the physicians who delivered the baby also failed to perform appropriate resuscitation techniques after the birth,” according to The Louisiana Record.
The Record writes that a lawsuit has been filed against “the state of Louisiana, Louisiana State University Medical Center, Health Sciences Center and the Medical Center of Louisiana at New-Orleans University Hospital Campus, and the Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund.”
The couple says their son required 24-hour care since birth because of brain damage as well as other complications. His official cause of death, according to The Louisiana Record, was complications due to anoxic (lack of oxygen) injuries.
Posted on July 1st, 2010
Fox News reports that Los Angeles police have arrested two sisters for allegedly practicing medicine without a license. According to Fox, police say the sisters, Guadalupe and Alejandra Viveros, were running a cosmetic fillers business.
The two are held on charges of practicing medicine without a license, and bail has been set at $20,000. Several victims told police when they began suffering from complications following the procedures.
Fox News writes that, “In some cases, police say the fillers hardened into solid plastic and the patients developed infections.”
Guadalupe Vivero claims to be a physician in Mexico, but is still not licensed to practice in the United States.
Medical Malpractice is a serious crime and can severely affect its victims. If you or someone you know has been a victim of medical malpractice, call the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers at Levinson Axelrod, P.A., by dialing 800-346-5529.
Posted on June 24th, 2010
Two sisters were arrested for practicing medicine without a license in Los Angeles. According to police reports, the two women were allegedly running an illegal cosmetic fillers business.
The women were arrested after a number of people became ill from filler injections. One of the women allegedly claimed to be a doctor in Mexico.
If you or anyone you know has questions about a medical malpractice case, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529.
Posted on June 24th, 2010
The Statute of Limitations is the period of time within which a patient can file a medical malpractice suit. The Statute of Limitations in New Jersey is 2 years after the injury or disease occurred.
In other words, patients who believe they have a medical malpractice case may be required to file it within 2 years. In some cases, patients may file their case after the 2 year deadline. These cases typically involve injuries or diseases that were not discovered until a later date.
If you or anyone you know has questions about a medical malpractice case, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529.
Posted on June 4th, 2010
A woman received about $3 million in a medical malpractice settlement. According to court reports from Horry County, the lawsuit involved a woman who had died from an infection.
The woman apparently had been diagnosed with a kidney stone. The woman, however, was not treated immediately. In the time between her diagnosis and the scheduled treatment, the woman died from an infection caused by the kidney stones.
If you or anyone you know has a medical malpractice case, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529.
Posted on May 10th, 2010
Some patients undergo experimental treatment programs. These programs are designed to research and develop new treatment methods.
Given that these treatments are experimental, there are often greater risks associated with these treatments. As a result, doctors are required to inform their patients that they are undergoing an experimental program. If a physician fails to inform his patient that the patient is undergoing an experimental treatment and treats the patient anyway, the patient may have cause for a medical malpractice case.
If you or anyone you know has been a victim of medical malpractice, contact the New Jersey improper treatment attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529.
Posted on May 10th, 2010
When patients undergo surgeries or treatments, they have a right to receive reasonable information about the benefits and risks of the procedure. This right is covered by the medical practice of informed consent.
While the definition of informed consent varies from state to state, informed consent requires a medical provider to tell a patient the potential risks, benefits, and other important information associated with a surgical or medical procedure. To ensure that informed consent is established, the doctor must obtain the patient’s written consent.
If you or anyone you know has questions about medical malpractice, contact the New Jersey informed consent attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529.
Posted on April 26th, 2010
According to a report released by the Pennsylvania chief justice, medical malpractice suits filed in court have declined for the fifth year in a row.
The report provides evidence stating that malpractice complaints have cooled since the beginning of the decade. Philadelphia, which was considered the center of the state’s malpractice crisis, has seen the largest drop.
In 2008, 1,602 malpractice cases were initiated, the number fell to 1,533 in 2009. This is a 47 percent decrease from 2002, when 2,904 malpractice suits were filed. Philadelphia has seen a 64 percent decrease since 2002.
If you or a family member has been the victim of medical negligence, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod, P.C. by calling 800-346-5529.
