Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Doctors Remove Wrong Organ from Patient in Organ Removal Surgery, Surviving Family Members Initiate Medical Malpractice Litigation – New York City Medical Malpractice Victim’s Rights Explained
The family of a man who underwent a procedure in which doctors removed the wrong organ from his body is accusing a hospital of egregious medical malpractice. According to national news reports, the family of William Bryan, a 70-year-old man originally from Alabama, is in the pre-filing process of a medical malpractice lawsuit against… Read More »
Long Island, New York Breast Cancer Victim Awarded $15 Million in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit after Initially “Missed” Diagnosis
A story about a Long Island, New York woman’s fight against breast cancer – and the negligent doctor who originally failed to catch it in its earlier stages – is still relevant and important years later today and serves as a critical reminder to breast cancer victims of their rights when it comes to… Read More »
New York Man Brings Medical Malpractice Lawsuit after Wife Dies While in Nursing Home Care, Bedsores, Broken Limbs Discovered
Earlier this summer in August, news reports about a New York man who lost his wife to alleged nursing home malpractice and the subsequent medical malpractice lawsuit that he filed in court came to light across New York state. According to local news reports, Charles J. Hupe, the husband of the late Michelle Hupe,… Read More »
Early Detection of Breast Cancer Can Save Lives, However Negligent Doctors May Miss Early Signs – Learn More about Doctor Failure to Timely Diagnose Breast Cancer and What You Can Do about It
There is no doubt about it: most New York residents likely know well or know of someone who has or has had breast cancer in their lifetime. Indeed, the unfortunate reality about breast cancer in New York and the United States is that it is overwhelmingly all-too common among women, with approximately 310,720 new… Read More »
Medical Misconduct vs Medical Malpractice: What is the Difference in New York City?
When a patient is injured by a trusted doctor or medical team, they may not know where to turn to report the negligent conduct of the medical professional to prevent future harm to other patients, and to get justice for their injuries and losses sustained at the doctor or medical team’s hands. In New… Read More »
Expert Witnesses in New York City Medical Malpractice Cases: Who are They and What Do They Do?
One of the things that New York City medical malpractice victims may wonder is exactly how they and an experienced New York City medical malpractice attorney can prove their case in court so that they can get just compensation for their injuries and losses. There are many different types of evidence that can be… Read More »
New York Legislature’s “Grieving Families Act”, Highlights Who is Currently on the List of Surviving Family Members Who Can Bring Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Lawsuits in New York City
One thing that New York City residents and medical patients may not know about New York medical malpractice laws is that certain surviving family members of a patient who has died due to a doctor or medical professional’s negligent care may be entitled to money compensation for their loss. These lawsuits are called “wrongful… Read More »
From the Medical Malpractice Archives: New York Couple Sues After IVF Mix-Up; Relinquishes Custody of Baby Boys to Biological Parents
In 2019, a New York couple gave birth to two baby boys, but they instantly knew that something had been mixed-up by the doctor that performed their IVF procedure: they were of Korean descent, but the babies were 100% not. The birth of the two babies to a mother who shared no genetic material… Read More »
Can an Acupuncturist Leave Needles in a Patient? Learn More about Acupuncture Mistakes and What You Can Do about Acupuncture Malpractice in New York City
It sounds too gruesome to even be true: a man goes home after an acupuncture appointment, only to discover that the acupuncturist that treated him did not do a proper needle count and left needles in his body. However, the truth of the matter is that such incidents – acupuncture mistakes – can and… Read More »
Teen’s Tragic Death Due to Tick-Borne Disease, Medical Malpractice, Highlights Rights and Options of Medical Malpractice Victims under New York Laws
The recent reinstatement of a medical malpractice lawsuit claim by a New York State appeals court brings into view how a simple tick bite can turn into death and a medical malpractice wrongful death claim. The case all began when a 16-year-old teenager visited Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, New York, in August, 2015 with… Read More »
