Medical professionals are expected to follow careful procedures before and during surgery to ensure the correct operation is performed on the correct part of the body. When those safeguards fail, the consequences can be traumatic for patients both physically and emotionally. Friedman Schuman Layser attorneys Brett J. Kaminsky and Katherine...

Blood clots are a serious and potentially life-threatening condition if not recognized and treated promptly. Whether they form in the legs, lungs, or brain, blood clots can disrupt normal circulation and lead to severe complications. Understanding the causes of blood clots, blood clot symptoms, and how to recognize the warning...

When most people arrive at a doctor’s office or hospital and are asked to sign consent forms, they often skim the paperwork or do not read it at all before signing. Whether patients feel rushed, do not understand the medical or legal language, or simply trust that the forms are...

Candello, a malpractice data collaborative from CRICO, recently released a 10-year follow-up report examining Malpractice Risks from Communication Failures. The report analyzes how breakdowns in communication, both between healthcare providers and patients and among providers themselves, continue to contribute significantly to medical malpractice claims across a wide range of healthcare...

A trip to the emergency room is often overwhelming, marked by long wait times, uncertainty, and heightened stress. In such a fast-paced and crowded environment, critical symptoms can unfortunately be overlooked or misdiagnosed. A recent tragedy in State College highlights how quickly a missed or delayed diagnosis can turn a...

Friedman Schuman Layser is pleased to share that Melissa Paris Miller has been appointed as co-chair of our firm’s medical malpractice department. Since joining the firm in 2015, Melissa has focused her practice on medical malpractice, personal injury, crime victims' advocacy, and product liability litigation. Her commitment to achieving justice...

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...

In cultures around the world, older adults and senior citizens are highly regarded and respected members of their communities. As such, taking care of them is a critical aspect for many. When a loved one grows older and requires more intensive and constant care, you may be unable to meet...

Spring is in the air, the days are getting longer, and with warmer weather comes the urge to declutter and freshen up. But have you considered giving your legal affairs a good spring cleaning too? Just like your physical space, your legal life can accumulate a lot of "stuff" over...

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...