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Providing the Legal Guidance You Need in Medical Malpractice Cases

When you or a loved one seek medical attention, you expect professional treatment and attention. However, errors can and do happen, and patients throughout New Jersey suffer the consequences of avoidable medical mistakes.

We Represent Clients in Cases of Professional Negligence

At Lerner, Piermont & Riverol, P.A., we represent individuals and families confronting the physical and emotional pain that accompanies medical malpractice. With more than 100 years of combined experience, we understand the complexities associated with nursing home abuse, pharmaceutical errors, and other types of medical malpractice. While not every unfortunate medical outcome is a form of negligence or malpractice, there are numerous instances of action and inaction that may warrant legal action and the counsel of our team of attorneys.

Some of the most common forms of medical malpractice include the following:

The above list is meant to offer a glimpse of the many types of cases we see at our firm. No matter the scale or scope of your case, we are equipped with the resources and experience necessary to see that you and your family are justly compensated.

When a Childbirth Injury Brings Uncertainty, Our Law Firm Can Help 

Childbirth can be a painful yet memorable experience for you and your family. A new experience and a growing family are often the results. But, sometimes, unexpected developments occur in the delivery room, leading to childbirth injuries either to the infant or the mother. Such complications can result in a child with a permanent disability, pain, discomfort, and questions as to why an injury happened.

If you are seeking answers and legal advice pertaining to childbirth injuries, you have an ally in us. We are Lerner, Piermont & Riverol, P.A., in Jersey City, New Jersey, an experienced medical malpractice law firm. We understand your situation and the pain that it caused. But we also are aggressive in seeking answers.

Childbirth Injuries Can Happen to Infant, Mother

Risks exist during childbirth and may lead to injuries. However, some of these injuries may have been preventable. The negligence of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals may have contributed to those injuries, which may include:

  • Brain damage caused by oxygen deprivation to the infant. This can happen when the umbilical cord wraps around the child's neck. The resulting injuries may lead to chronic seizures, impaired vision, and cerebral palsy.
  • Broken bones, such as fractures to the skull, legs, and collarbone, are sometimes caused if the delivering physician roughly pulls out the baby.
  • Nerve damage to the infant, and the child may not be able to move his or her arms.
  • Vaginal tears and a ruptured uterus to the mother.

With decades of experience, our team will advocate for you, thoroughly investigate and call upon outside experts in support of your medical malpractice case. We seek the compensation you deserve.

Nursing Home Abuse Is Shameful; We Will Fight for You 

There is an expectation of trust when placing loved ones in another's care. Nursing homes and other types of long-term care facilities are meant to be safe and comfortable havens for elderly individuals who require assistance or a caring and watchful eye as they carry on with their lives.

Unfortunately, throughout New Jersey, elderly or disabled individuals are the victims of neglect and mistreatment in the very establishments meant to protect them. With more than 100 years of experience handling a variety of medical malpractice cases, our attorneys at Lerner, Piermont & Riverol, P.A., understand the sense of betrayal families experience when they learn their loved ones have been mistreated.

We Protect Individuals and Families in Matters of Elder Law

In cases of elderly or disabled patient abuse, it is not always a case of proving the type of harm inflicted upon a patient but rather establishing that a deliberate case of inaction or willful neglect resulted in an injury or illness.

Some of the most common injuries our attorneys see when assisting clients with nursing home neglect and abuse include:

If you suspect that a loved one is being taken advantage of, abused, or neglected, contact our firm to evaluate your case, gather the facts, and determine a strategy that holds those responsible accountable for their actions.

We Take on the Negligent Parties Behind Disgraceful Pharmaceutical Errors

When you seek treatment for an ailment or injury, you place your trust in the hands of medical professionals who are supposed to be looking out for your best interests. While most doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and others who provide for your treatment are well-trained and take care to preserve your well-being, there are numerous instances where willful neglect, carelessness, inaction, or incompetence results in severe illness and injury that can jeopardize a patient's health and safety.

We Fight on Behalf of Individuals and Families

At Lerner, Piermont & Riverol, P.A., we have been helping clients and their families pursue justice after suffering injuries and illnesses due to medical malpractice. While many people immediately think of surgical errors or nursing home abuse, there are also numerous instances where pharmaceutical errors can result in serious harm to patients.

While all cases are unique and require careful evaluation by our team of attorneys, some of the most common incidents of prescription or pharmaceutical error include:

  • Pharmacist error: A few common types of pharmacist errors include filling prescriptions incorrectly, not checking for contaminated medications, mislabeling medications, improperly mixing medications, or failing to properly disclose the risks of taking medications.
  • Healthcare professional mistakes: Some fail to consider the patient's medical history when giving out medication.
  • Error on the part of the doctor: In some cases, doctors may fail to address the potential side effects of a drug when writing a prescription. Furthermore, doctors may prescribe a drug that, when combined with another type of medication, can result in negative effects.
  • Failure to monitor medication: Providers who dispense prescription drugs can make these mistakes, giving the incorrect dosage and leading to accidental overdoses.

Our Services Can Be Your Greatest Asset Against Medical Malpractice

For many people, the shock and uncertainty that accompanies incidents of medical malpractice can inhibit decision-making. As your attorneys, we will offer compassionate and objective advice that allows you to make informed decisions. Additionally, our team of lawyers can assist with the following:

  • Carrying out a thorough investigation while gathering essential evidence.
  • Evaluating the potential of your case through a lens of trial-tested experience.
  • Dealing with insurance companies.
  • Putting you in contact with medical professionals and attaining expert medical testimony from doctors or other industry professionals.
  • Building an aggressive strategy that achieves a just outcome and protects others from future harm.

We are not afraid to bring the fight to the insurance company.

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