Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States, affecting 1 in 8 women on average over the course of their lives. The prognosis for breast cancer is significantly better when it is detected early, as an early diagnosis can prevent the cancer from spreading...

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a potentially blinding disease caused by inflammation involving large to medium sized blood vessels which if untreated can progress to severe vision loss and blindness in both eyes due to involvement of the blood vessels that can affect the optic nerve and/or retina. GCA is...

Over two dozen families have recently come forward with troubling accusations against Dr. Debra Esernio-Jenssen, former director of the John Van Blake Child Advocacy Center at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN). The families claim that she has been over-diagnosing cases of medical child abuse, commonly known as Munchausen syndrome by...

In recent years, there's been a significant shift in the healthcare industry as more hospitals and healthcare facilities are moving to private equity ownership. The concept of private equity ownership is not new to the healthcare industry as many physicians have and continue to own private practices. However, private equity...

There has been a substantial uptick in cases involving nursing home neglect and abuse, leaving loved ones with permanent and devastating outcomes. One such instance recently led to multiple arrests and criminal charges, which were ultimately dropped. The story appeared on the front page of The Times Tribune on February...

When you go to the emergency room, you trust that doctors will listen to your complaints, examine you and formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan, but what if…the diagnosis the doctors make is not correct? A CNN article highlighting a recent study conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and...

Here at Friedman Schuman Layser , our legal team dedicates itself to representing clients who are encountering hardships and injuries related to the negligence of a healthcare professional. Continue reading and give our skilled medical malpractice attorneys a call to discuss the details of your situation and the best options...

If your loved one has faced abuse or neglect of any kind in a nursing home, it is in your best interest to report the behavior and consider your legal options. Read on and give our firm a call today to discuss any questions you may have with one of...

Incidents of elder sexual and physical abuse occur far too frequently in Nursing Homes and similar care facilities. See the latest report of these horrors below. The attorneys at Friedman Schuman Layser have represented countless victims of such horrific acts in hopes that adequate precautions and reporting guidelines will be...

If you have visited your doctor recently and they noticed something that was wrong, but was outside of their realm of expertise, and failed to refer you to a specialist, you may have a valid claim if you were harmed as a result. To discover the steps you can take...