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The Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice Claims

Most medical care goes the way it should. When it doesn’t, patients and families are often left wondering whether a poor outcome was an unavoidable risk of treatment or the result of a mistake that never should have happened. That distinction is where medical malpractice begins. A bad result alone doesn’t create a claim, and...

Attorney Keith V. Trantolo

October 26, 2026

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Common Surgical Errors That Lead to Malpractice Claims

Surgical errors are a major cause of concern for patients and hospitals across the U.S. When a member of the surgical team makes a mistake, the patient can experience severe, life-threatening complications, including infection, brain damage, disability, or even death. In some cases, patients must undergo yet another surgery to repair the original mistake. Victims...

Attorney Keith V. Trantolo

October 26, 2026

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How Common Is Medical Misdiagnosis?

Being told you have the wrong condition, or being sent home when something serious is actually developing, is more common than most patients realize. A wrong or delayed diagnosis can mean months of ineffective treatment, a condition that has time to worsen, or a health crisis that could have been caught early.  If you’ve experienced...

Attorney Keith V. Trantolo

October 8, 2026

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What Do You Need to Prove in a Medical Malpractice Case?

As with any personal injury claim, the discovery phase in a medical malpractice lawsuit is the time for establishing negligence and gathering evidence. Information from documents and testimonies forms the backbone of your claim.  How to Establish Negligence in a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit The uniqueness of the field requires that you address multiple points when...

Attorney Keith V. Trantolo

August 18, 2026

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Understanding Medical Malpractice Claims for Laser Procedures

Laser procedures for both medical and aesthetic purposes have been around for about 20 years. They are a popular option to remove surface imperfections such as acne scars, blotches, wrinkles, unwanted tattoos, skin tumors, hair over a large area and vascular lesions. Technology has evolved to encompass multiple laser types and reduce downtime to the...

Attorney Keith V. Trantolo

April 7, 2017

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Did Your Anesthesiologist Commit Medical Malpractice?

According to a Medscape Malpractice Report, many anesthesiologists are sued for medical malpractice each year. Oftentimes, an anesthesiologist can administer the wrong dose, improperly intubate or fail to give the patient proper instructions prior to surgery. If the patient is not monitored and complications go unnoticed, the result could be significant nerve damage. How do...

Attorney Keith V. Trantolo

November 15, 2016

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Medical Malpractice and Cosmetic Surgery

Roughly two million cosmetic surgeries are performed in the US each year. In addition, nine million minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, such as Botox and fillers, are undergone. While “cosmetic surgery” is often used interchangeably with “plastic surgery,” the latter further encompasses procedures to heal and repair burn damage. On the other hand, cosmetic surgery is...

Attorney Keith V. Trantolo

November 10, 2016

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When Can You Sue a Hospital for Medical Malpractice?

As you’re entering the early stages of a medical malpractice lawsuit, you wonder who you should sue for the negligence leading to an error that negatively impacted your health. Most claims name the doctor as the defendant. Yet, in certain instances, you may want to pursue the hospital. Why the Hospital? Realize that doctors typically...

Attorney Keith V. Trantolo

January 26, 2016

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Medical Malpractice Related to Childbirth: Four Types of Claims

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor or another medical professional breaches the standard duty of care, and that act of negligence results in injury to the patient. Several of these instances involve childbirth, including: Birth Injuries In this group of claims, the mother or child is injured during pregnancy or delivery. In fact, this instance...

Attorney Keith V. Trantolo

December 22, 2015

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