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melanoma_growth_over_14_monthsFrom the perspective of our skin cancer misdiagnoses attorneys

As attorneys handling failure-to-diagnose skin cancer cases, we have seen the devastating effects of delayed melanoma diagnoses. While medical technology continues to evolve, the legal system often lags behind in addressing how emerging tools should be integrated into standard care. A recent study exploring the use of 3D total-body photography in early melanoma detection raises critical questions about whether current practices are truly meeting the standard of care, especially for high-risk patients.

A New Frontier in Dermatology

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sexual abuser Zhi Alan ChengThe recent guilty plea of Queens gastroenterologist Dr. Zhi Alan Cheng underscores a chilling breach of medical trust — and a tragic reminder of how vulnerable patients can be to sexual abuse, even in the most trusted settings.

As New York doctor sexual abuse attorneys,  we represent survivors of physician misconduct and work to hold abusers — and the institutions that enable them — fully accountable under the law.

Multiple Victims, Shocking Abuse

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250px-Tacrolimus-1YAT-ball-and-stick-model When a patient receives a life-saving kidney transplant, they rely on immunosuppressive medications like tacrolimus to prevent their body from rejecting the organ. These drugs are not optional—they are critical. But what happens when the very drug meant to protect a transplant patient may have contributed to the failure of their new organ?

According to a recent Pro Publica Investigation, that is the unsettling reality facing Joe DeMayo, a transplant recipient who was prescribed generic tacrolimus manufactured by Intas Pharmaceuticals. Despite faithfully taking the drug as directed, his donated kidney began to fail much earlier than expected. What DeMayo didn’t know—and what thousands of patients across the country likely didn’t know—is that the FDA had found serious manufacturing violations at the Indian factory where his medication was produced, including the manipulation of drug-testing records.

As New York medical malpractice attorneys, we are deeply concerned by the implications of this case—not only for DeMayo, but for the many transplant patients who trust that the drugs they take are both safe and effective.

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Common_Mens_Health_Concerns_2025As New York medical malpractice attorneys, we have seen firsthand how delayed diagnoses, improper screenings, and mismanaged care can have devastating consequences for male patients. In 2025, men continue to face serious health risks—including heart disease, cancer, stroke, and mental health issues—that demand timely, competent, and proactive medical attention. Unfortunately, when that care falls short, the outcome is too often life-altering or fatal.

1. Heart Disease

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death among men. It includes conditions like heart attacks and strokes—both of which can be fatal without prompt diagnosis and emergency care. High blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, diabetes, and smoking are key risk factors. Failure to monitor or manage these risk indicators may constitute medical negligence.

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Patients are at risk of technology hazardsOur Medical Malpractice Lawyers Explain How Data Breaches and Cyberattacks Are Endangering Patient Care in 2025

The landscape of healthcare risk continues to evolve, and in 2025, cybersecurity breaches have become one of the most pressing patient safety concerns. According to the most recent patient safety rankings, cybersecurity now ranks among the top threats to quality care in hospitals and healthcare systems across the United States.

As New York medical malpractice lawyers, we are seeing firsthand how data security failures can lead to devastating outcomes for patients and potential liability for healthcare providers.

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Defective Baxter PumpInfants in neonatal intensive care units rely on precise intravenous infusions for survival—but a recent recall by Baxter International reveals that a widely used infusion pump may be putting vulnerable newborns at risk.

Baxter has issued a Class I recall—the FDA’s most serious designation—for its Novum IQ large volume pump after the device was linked to a serious injury caused by under-infusion. According to the FDA, variability of just 10% in infusion delivery can lead to dehydration, malnutrition, inadequate drug therapy, and even death in infants. Yet Baxter has allowed over 34,500 affected units to remain in hospitals across the U.S. and Canada.

The Risk to Infants: Under-Infusion Can Be Catastrophic

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Car Accident NYAt Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, our New York personal injury attorneys have represented victims of negligence in New York for more than 100 years. Each June, we see a seasonal rise in serious personal injury claims across the five boroughs. Below are the most common types of cases we handle this time of year—and what you should know if you or a loved one has been injured.


1. Car Accident Claims

Traffic congestion increases significantly in the summer, and with it, so do accidents. Many of the cases we handle involve serious injuries caused by speeding, distracted driving, or failure to yield. We have obtained some of the highest verdicts and settlements in New York for motor vehicle accident victims, including an $85 million jury verdict for a pedestrian struck by a sightseeing bus in Manhattan.

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medical_misinformation_infographicIn the digital age, false medical claims travel faster than ever before. One study revealed that misinformation is 70% more likely to be shared on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) than truthful content—and it reaches readers six times faster. While social media has made health information more accessible, it has also opened the door to a flood of dangerous, misleading, and often fraudulent medical advice.

From Facebook groups touting chlorine dioxide as a “cure” for autism to TikTok videos pushing harmful “parasite cleanses,” misinformation is not just a public health problem—it’s a legal one. As medical malpractice attorneys, we have seen how the consequences of following false or misleading health claims can be devastating. Patients may reject evidence-based treatments, pursue ineffective or even fatal remedies, or delay necessary care—sometimes with life-altering results.

When Misinformation Becomes Medical Malpractice

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top-10-patient-safety-concern-ECRIAs medical malpractice attorneys representing patients across New York, We’ve witnessed the serious harm that can result when patients rely on false or misleading medical information.. Today, the widespread and viral nature of medical misinformation is not just a public health issue—it is a patient safety crisis.

According to the 2025 ECRI Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns report, one of the most urgent dangers in healthcare today is the “Wide Availability and Viral Spread of Medical Misinformation.” False or misleading health claims are being shared online faster than ever before—often outpacing efforts to stop them. Research has shown that false health claims are 70% more likely to be shared on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), and can spread up to six times faster than accurate information.

This viral spread of misinformation leads to real-world consequences: