Tag: affidavit of merit

Medical malpractice attorneys have to prove that the physician whom their client accuses of having committed malpractice actually made a mistake. But medical malpractice attorneys also have to satisfy many other legal requirements to successfully represent their clients. A recent New Jersey appeals court decision illustrates these points. Mr. Medina accused several eye doctors of committing Read More

MAN CLAIMS EMOTIONAL DISTRESS AFTER BRINGING DAUGHTER TO ER Medical malpractice lawyers normally assert claims that their clients were injured by a botched medical procedure. Or maybe by a failure to diagnose a disease on time. But there are other types of claims that malpractice lawyers bring. Here is a summary of a court decision Read More

In Malpractice Cases, the Victim’s Malpractice Attorney Must Obtain an “Affidavit of Merit.” It must come from an Expert in the Same Profession As the Professional Being Sued. An Affidavit from Someone Who Practices in a Similar Profession Is Not Good Enough. A malpractice attorney helps victims injured by a licensed professional obtain compensation. The professional could Read More

Cystoscopy In Doctor’S Office Leads To Fall In Bathroom A cystoscopy is a medical procedure. Doctors use it to diagnose problems in the urinary system. The doctor inserts a tube into the urethra. (The urethra is the duct through which urine passes from the bladder. In a man, the urethra ends at the head of the Read More