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Merson Law Admin

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The legal team at Merson Law reviews and edits posts and pages on this site. You will find articles on cases involving Medical Malpractice, Sexual Assault, Personal Injury, Product Liability and more here.

PREDATOR ALERT: Former New York Presbyterian Gastroenterologist Zhi Alan Cheng

June 28, 2023

New York City Sexual Abuse Law, New York Hospital, New York Legal Rights, sex abuse victim rights, sexual abuse, sexual abuse settlement, sexual assault lawyer

What You Need To Know: Hospital failed to follow due process against Cheng despite the victim reporting the crime. Drugged and sexually assaulted a then 19-year-old patient in June 2021…

10 Common Hospital Mistakes

June 28, 2023

birth injury, documentation errors, medical device injuries, medical malpractice, medical malpractice lawsuit, medical malpractice lawyer, medication errors, misdiagnosis, slip and fall, surgery errors

Hospitals can be a hectic and stressful experience, for both patients and doctors alike. From emergency situations, to overcrowding or understaffing, hospitals don’t always operate like well-oiled machines. While hospitals…

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Predator Alert: NYC Finance Exec, 54, Indicted For Allegedly Raping Girl

June 27, 2023

Adult Survivors Act, catholic priest sex abuse, child abuse attorney, child sex abuse, Child Victims Act, New York City Laws, New York City Sexual Abuse Law, sexual assault lawyer

Finance exec, 54, accused of drugging and raping young teen at hotels across NYC — even taking her on trips as his daughter: DA A 54-year-old finance executive was indicted…

What is Considered a Wrongful Death?

June 26, 2023

medical malpractice, medical malpractice lawyer, medical negligence, personal injury, premises liability, product liability, workplace accidents, wrongful death, wrongful death lawsuit, wrongful death lawyer

It’s a painful reality that many must face: we can lose a loved one at any time, even in an instant. A sudden death in your family may feel unjust,…

doctor prescribing improper dosage to patient

Improper Dosage Medication Errors

June 23, 2023

improper dosage, medical malpractice, medical malpractice lawsuit, medical malpractice lawyer, medical negligence, medication error

It’s commonly known that the wrong dose of a drug could be the difference between curing you and overdose. Improper dosage of many drugs can result in serious injury and…

What Constitutes Failure to Treat?

June 21, 2023

delayed treatment, failure to treat, medical malpractice, medical malpractice lawsuit, medical malpractice lawyer, misdiagnosis

A “failure to treat” case is a type of medical malpractice lawsuit where someone sues a healthcare professional or institution for failing to provide appropriate or necessary medical care. As…

Infant Death Medical Malpractice

June 19, 2023

birth injury, birth injury lawsuit, birth injury lawyer, failure to treat, infant death, medical malpractice, medical malpractice lawsuit, medical malpractice lawyer, medication errors, surgery errors, wrongful death, wrongful death lawsuit

The death of an infant is one of the most painful and devastating experiences a parent can experience, and a terrifying worry for many expectant parents. Infant death, while much…

My Doctor Admitted a Mistake – What Now?

June 16, 2023

duty of care, medical malpractice, medical malpractice lawsuit, medical malpractice lawyer, medical negligence, standard of care

“We made a mistake” is the last thing you want to hear from a doctor. Patients like you entrust their health and wellbeing with doctors who swore to practice carefully…

Dialysis Malpractice

June 14, 2023

dialysis, duty of care, inadequate treatment, medical malpractice, medical malpractice lawyer, medical malpractice trial, medical negligence, medication errors, misdiagnosis

Dialysis is a life-sustaining treatment for individuals with kidney failure, helping to filter waste and excess fluid from the blood. However, when healthcare professionals fail to meet the standard of…

artistic rendering of a sepsis infection

What is Sepsis?

June 12, 2023

case evaluation, inadequate treatment, infections, medical malpractice, medical malpractice lawsuit, medical malpractice lawyer, medical negligence, sepsis

What is Sepsis? Sepsis is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition that can result from the body’s overwhelming response to an infection. It is characterized by the presence of infection…

newborn infant suffering from spinal cord birth injury receives oxygen from doctors

Spinal Cord Birth Injuries

June 9, 2023

birth injury, birth injury lawsuit, birth injury lawyer, birth injury statistics, medical malpractice, medical malpractice lawyer, medical negligence, spinal cord birth injury

One of the most frightening, and most dangerous birth injuries, are spinal cord injuries. A spinal cord birth injury can have a profound impact on a child’s life, leading to…

What is Cephalohematoma?

June 7, 2023

birth injuries, birth injury lawsuit, birth injury lawyer, birth injury statistics, cephalohematoma, medical malpractice, medical negligence

The birth of a child should be a joyous and unforgettable moment for parents. However, in some unfortunate cases, birth injuries can occur, causing distress and raising concerns about the…

Wrong Surgical Procedure Medical Malpractice

June 5, 2023

medical malpractice, medical malpractice lawsuit, medical malpractice lawyer, medical negligence, never events, surgery errors, wrong patient surgery, wrong surgical procedure, wrong-site surgery

On this blog, we’ve discussed wrong-patient surgery and wrong-site surgery, but there’s another medical “never event” similar to these. This “wrong surgical procedure,” where doctors perform an incorrect surgery on…

wet floor sign at a hospital, preventing a hospital slip and fall

Hospital Slip and Fall – How to Determine Negligence

June 2, 2023

catastrophic tort, medical malpractice, medical malpractice lawyer, medication errors, personal injury, personal injury lawsuit, personal injury lawyer, slip and fall

Did you suffer from a hospital slip and fall? If you experienced significant injuries from a fall as a patient at a hospital, you may be able to pursue financial…

x-ray of a spinal manipulation injury requiring multiple spinal implants

Spinal Manipulation Injury & Medical Malpractice

May 31, 2023

catastrophic tort, chiropractic malpractice, medical errors, medical malpractice, medical malpractice lawsuit, medical malpractice lawyer, medical negligence, spinal injury

Spinal manipulation, a technique commonly used by chiropractors and some healthcare practitioners, can provide relief for certain musculoskeletal conditions. However, when performed negligently or without proper care, spinal manipulation can…

Wrong Patient Surgery – A Medical “Never Event”

May 29, 2023

medical errors, medical malpractice, medical malpractice lawyer, medical negligence, never events, surgical errors, wrong patient surgery, wrong-site surgery

Imagine waking up from surgery, only to find out that you received a completely different operation than you were supposed to. Wrong patient surgery refers to the alarming scenario in…

Wrong-Site Surgery: A Medical “Never Event”

May 26, 2023

medical malpractice, medical malpractice lawsuit, medical malpractice lawyer, medical negligence, never events, surgical errors, wrong-site surgery

Surgery is a complex and precise medical procedure that demands utmost attention and adherence to protocols. However, there are rare instances where surgical errors occur, including one particularly alarming type…

What is Anesthesia Awareness?

May 24, 2023

anesthesia errors, drug interactions, intraoperative awareness, medical errors, medical malpractice lawsuit, medical malpractice lawyer, medical negligence, medication errors, personal injury lawsuit, surgery errors

Imagine for a moment, you are about to undergo a surgical procedure. You’re worried, but not too scared. Your surgeon has already soothed many of your worries, and you’re confident…

How Often Do Surgical Instruments Get Left Inside Patients?

May 22, 2023

medical errors, medical malpractice, medical malpractice lawyer, medical negligence, never events, personal injury, retention of surgical instruments, surgery errors

We’re all well aware that surgery is almost always a stressful experience, even though it is oftentimes necessary. Thankfully majority of surgeries go well. Even in those that don’t, patients…

What is an Expert Witness?

May 19, 2023

expert witness, medical errors, medical malpractice, medical malpractice lawsuit, medical malpractice lawyer, medical malpractice trial, testimony

Medical malpractice cases are complex and challenging, requiring a deep understanding of medical procedures, standards of care, and the legal system. In many cases, an expert witness can play a…