Two recent articles discuss the increased risks of medical practice at surgery centers as they take on increasingly risky surgeries. A global investigation by Christina Jewett from Kaiser Health News and Mark Alesia from USA Today reveals that since 2013, 260 people died of complications after they went for an in-and-out…
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2018 Watch List For Hospitals
New technology, new medication and new treatments can help patients but can also be confusing to the staff and lead to medical malpractice. Every new year brings new challenges for hospitals and doctors. The ECRI institute just published its top 10 hospital watch list for 2018: New prescription phone apps…
Cuomo to sign Lavern’s Law on Tuesday
The NY Medical Malpractice Attorneys at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhornm, Steigman & Mackauf are happy for the family of our client Lissy McMahon. New York Governor Cuomo and the state legislative leaders announced that the Governor will sign Lavern’s Law on Tuesday. With the help of our Medical Malpractice…
Profit v. Patient Care – The Dangers of Simultaneous Surgeries
Our partner, Ben Rubinowitz, a nationally regarded plaintiff’s lawyer, recently lectured at the Winter Urologic Forum sponsored by Columbia University, Vanderbilt University, and University of California Davis. One of the main topics in his talk focused on the issue of Concurrent Surgeries, or what is commonly referred to as Simultaneous…
NY retailers may soon run in-store medical clinics
Would the risk of medical malpractice increase if New York retailers were allowed to operate in-store clinics or would it just help cutting back on unnecessary visits to the emergency room? According to Cuomo administration Medicaid could save $10 million every year if corporate outfits such as Wallmart and CVS…
New York Medical Malpractice Lawyer Ben Rubinowitz to speak at Columbia, Vanderbilt and University of California Davis Medical Schools Winter Urologic Forum
Our managing partner Ben Rubinowitz has been asked by Columbia, Vanderbilt and University of California Davis Medical Schools to speak about medical malpractice at the 42nd Annual Winter Urologic Forum. The Forum will take place in Vail Colorado at the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort from January 13 to January 16 2018. A…
Ben Rubinowitz discusses Medical Malpractice at the Annual Meeting of the New York Section of the American Urological Association in Cuba
Our managing partner, New York Medical Malpractice Lawyer Ben Rubinowitz was invited by the New York Section of the American Urological Association Education & Research to participate in their 115th annual meeting. This meeting took place in Havana, Cuba, from November 5th to November 11th. During the meeting participants attended…
Potential Medical Malpractice related to the top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2018
Medical technology advancements globally increase quality and length of life however they don’t come without risks and hazards. New health technologies if not proprely used can also hurt patients and lead to medical malpractice. Every year the ECRI Institute publishes a list of the top 10 Health Technology Hazards. The…
Our NYC Personal Injury Law Firm listed in “Best Law Firms 2018” in 8 practice areas including personal injury, medical malpractice and product liability
The New York Personal Injury Lawyers at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, are proud to announce that for the eighth consecutive year the firm has been listed in the newly released 2018 ranking of the Best Law Firms by U.S. News and Best Lawyers®. For New York…
New York Medical Malpractice Lawyer Jeffrey B. Bloom spoke at Mount Sinai Update: Breast Imaging Conference 2017
Our Partner Jeffrey Bloom on October 11th spoke at “Mount Sinai Update: Breast Imaging Conference” sponsored by The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc. This CME program is designed to cover clinical aspects of breast imaging including digital mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, and interventional procedures, as well as medicolegal issues. Jeff…