There is perhaps nothing worse than losing a loved one due to someone else's negligence or wrongdoing. Just knowing that the death could have been avoided is often too much to bear. Many people are not aware of how many lives are lost each year due to medical mistakes. Medical malpractice and medical negligence statistics for the United States are astounding:

• There are an estimated 12,000 deaths each year due to unnecessary surgery
• There are an estimated 7,000 deaths each year due to medication errors
• An estimated 80,000 people die each year due to infections they acquired while in the hospital
• An estimated 20,000 people die each year due to other general medical mistakes

Some of the most common forms of medical malpractice are:

• Surgical malpractice
• Emergency room errorsMisdiagnosis of cancer
• Misdiagnoses of heart disease
• Birth injuries

The New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys at Weiss & Paarz, P.C. have handled countless medical malpractice cases for residents in and around New Jersey, and we can help you, too. Medical malpractice cases are complicated, time-consuming, and difficult. We have the knowledge, experience, and diligence to get you the compensation you need and deserve following the loss of a loved one due to a medical mistake.

Please contact our New Jersey medical malpractice law office today to schedule your confidential, no-cost consultation today.

Medical misdiagnosis is one of the most common medical errors committed in this country every day that endangers the lives of thousands. The misdiagnosis of symptoms or the failure to diagnose a medical condition quickly and accurately can, and does mean the difference between life and death for thousands of Americans on a daily basis.

Statistics show that over 40% of medical malpractice claims result from a healthcare provider's failure to diagnose a condition or disease correctly. A misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose often results from improper diagnostic testing. The misreading or misunderstanding of the results of the tests or a total failure to even recognize the presenting symptoms also contribute to the possibility of a misdiagnosis.

Brain damage caused by a medical misdiagnosis is usually the result of an interruption of oxygen to the brain that goes undetected such as in a stroke, an infection, or birth injury.

You may be entitled to financial compensation for medical expenses, loss of current and future income, rehabilitation costs, pain and suffering and any other expenses incurred due to the failure to diagnose a medical condition resulting in brain damage.

Have your or someone you care about suffered brain damage or died as a result of a medical misdiagnosis? Please contact the expert medical malpractice attorneys Michael L. Weiss and Robert E. Paarz of Weiss & Paarz, P.C. who are ready to assist you in obtaining the financial compensation you deserve.

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in this country and a major cause of disability nationwide. A stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery or a blood vessel ruptures, interrupting the blood flow to the brain, causing brain cells to die and brain damage to occur.
When brain cells die, activities controlled by that area of the brain are lost. These include speech, memory and motor skills. How a stroke affects you depends on where the stroke occurs in the brain and how much damage has occurred.

The failure to accurately diagnose a stroke is a form of medical malpractice that can have severe consequences. Once a stroke has occurred, timely treatment can stop progressive damage from happening, and in some cases, reverse the damage that has occurred to some extent. Undiagnosed or misdiagnosed stroke means a delay in treatment or no treatment and the resulting brain cell death can mean permanent brain injury or death.

If you or a loved one was the victim of a stroke misdiagnosis that resulted in brain damage or death, you may be entitled to financial compensation for long term care expenses, pain and suffering, loss of wages, medical bills and funeral and burial expenses.

Please contact New Jersey and metropolitan Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys Michael L. Weiss and Robert E. Paarz of Weiss & Paarz, P.C. if you believe you or someone you care about was the victim of a misdiagnosed stroke.

Early detection is the best defense against a diagnosis of cancer. Early detection increases your chances of survival because of the reality you will respond better to treatment if the cancer is discovered in its' early stages.

A misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis in the detection of cancer can mean a death sentence. Cancer can be misdiagnosed by a failure to obtain an accurate history of the illness from the patient, a failure to perform a thorough examination, a failure to recognize actual symptoms or a failure to perform the necessary diagnostic testing to confirm or rule out a certain disease.

A failed, delayed or missed diagnosis can result in severe physical pain and suffering, long term or permanent disability, disfigurement and even premature death. A cancer misdiagnosis creates a financial hardship for those left to deal with the consequences and the responsible individuals should be made to share that hardship. Delayed treatment means lost income, additional healthcare expenses and in some cases, funeral and burial costs.

You may be entitled to financial compensation if you or a loved one was the victim of a failed, delayed or misdiagnosis of cancer. Please contact the highly skilled medical malpractice attorneys, Michael L. Weiss and Robert E. Paarz of Weiss & Paarz, P.C. today to schedule a confidential consultation at no cost to you to ensure your legal rights are protected and you get the financial compensation you deserve.

A spinal cord injury can be the result of a sudden blow to the spine that fractures or dislocates the vertebrae. When bone fragments or ligaments bruise and tear the spinal cord, a devastating injury can be the result. Although it is rare that the spinal cord is actually severed, injuries to the spinal cord are life-altering and life-threatening.

Spinal cord injuries are categorized as complete or incomplete. An incomplete spinal cord injury means the spinal cord still has some function and victims of this type of injury retain some motor or sensory functions. A complete spinal cord injury means there is a total loss of motor or sensory function below the level of the injury. Emergency medical treatment at the time of the injury and aggressive care and rehabilitation can minimize the damage to the nervous system and restore limited abilities in some cases, but there is no doubt an injury to the spinal cord is considered a catastrophic injury.

Spinal cord injuries have many and varied causes from automobile accident injuries to falls, sport-related injuries and criminal assaults. The emotional, physical and financial toll on the victims and their loved ones is immeasurable. The financial cost of medical treatment and continuing care for victims of a spinal cord injury can total hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of a spinal cord injury, please contact the expert spinal cord injury attorneys at Weiss & Paarz, P.C. today located in the New Jersey and metropolitan Philadelphia area.

The lack of healthcare insurance is having an effect on emergency rooms all over the country. People with no health insurance are using emergency rooms as their only source of healthcare treatment for every conceivable ailment. This surge in patients with mostly non-emergency medical problems has put those truly in need of emergency medical treatment in jeopardy.

Emergency rooms are now more than ever, overcrowded and understaffed which is a perfect scenario for mistakes to be made. Negligence and wrongdoing thrive in the present environment in our nations emergency rooms.

Emergency room errors can include the failure to evaluate a patient properly, a misdiagnosis, a delayed or failed diagnosis, delayed treatment, wrong medication or improper dosage being administered and patient dumping. Patient dumping is an alarming trend that refers to a patient being transferred to another facility for monetary, not health treatment reasons, no matter their condition.

Emergency room errors can cause great pain and suffering, long term disabilities and even death. Financial compensation for an emergency room error may include payment for current and future medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, long term care expenses, loss of income and future earning potential, loss of enjoyment of life and funeral and burial expenses.

Residents of New Jersey and the Philadelphia metropolitan area that have been victims of an emergency room error should contact the highly skilled medical malpractice attorneys, Michael L. Weiss and Robert E. Paarz of Weiss & Paarz, P.C. today to schedule a confidential consultation to protect your legal rights and obtain the financial compensation you are entitled to.

Kernicterus is a form of brain damage caused by a build-up of bilirubin, the substance left over when red blood cells die, in your bloodstream. Bilirubin causes your skin to develop a yellow tint, and it may lead to the development of jaundice. Jaundice is usually harmless. However, if the bilirubin levels in your bloodstream reach very high levels, it may enter the brain, causing brain damage.

Kernicterus is easily avoidable. If your baby shows signs of jaundice, you should visit your doctor immediately for treatment. With competent medical care, your child's condition will improve, and there will be no risk of developing kernicterus. Unfortunately, many doctors make medical errors which may lead to your baby developing kernicterus and acute kernicterus.

Some common errors include:

• A doctor might not believe the bilirubin levels in a child's test results and order a second test.
• A doctor might see the jaundice in a baby and assume it will go away on its own.
• The doctor stops phototherapy, used to treat jaundice, causing kernicterus to develop or get worse.
• A doctor uses indirect bilirubin in treatment which can cause the bilirubin in your child's blood to be displaced and enter the brain tissue.
• The doctor does not compare the bilirubin to hour specific norms.

If you live in New Jersey or Pennsylvania and believe your child developed kernicterus due to a medical error, please contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys at Weiss & Paarz, P.C. today to schedule a confidential consultation.