Jonathan C. Reiter

Getting misdiagnosed with cervical cancer is very confusing and life-changing. According to Manhattan Medical Malpractice Lawyer Jonathan C. Reiter, the most common cause of this mistake is a false negative on a pap smear. "One of the main causes of cervical cancer misdiagnosis is a false negative on a pap smear. Studies have shown that 4 out of 10 pap smears can return a false negative even...

In a unanimous verdict, a Supreme Court Queens County jury has awarded $7 million to Peter Wang and his wife, Tien Yun “Joyce” Mei, in a medical malpractice lawsuit against a Queens ophthalmologist. The verdict, rendered on November 29, 2023, compensates the plaintiffs for the severe injuries and losses sustained due to the ophthalmologist's failure to diagnose and treat an eye infection appr...

According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer kills more people than colon, breast, and prostate cancer combined, accounting for 13% of all new cancer cases. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women. Each year, approximately 228,000 new cases of lung cancer are diagnosed. Lung cancer kills over 142,000 people each year. Although other common types of cancer ...

Premises liability is a legal term that describes a property owner's liability for specific actions on the property owner's land or building. Criminal activity or dangerous conditions on the property are examples of such actions. When the property in question is used for public purposes, the public has a reasonable expectation that it will be safe for all people to use. Discover the latest u...

Many construction sites in New York City are large and complex, with many moving parts. On a construction site, numerous parties may be involved, and each party may bear some responsibility for a construction worker's injury or death. Site owner - During the course of a construction project, the owner of the site is usually the owner of the property. As the owner or occupant of the land, the...

Medical misdiagnosis cases can range widely. At Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm, PLLC, some of the most common misdiagnosis cases we handle are: Delay in diagnosis - In such cases, doctors frequently fail to order or perform the necessary tests in time to treat a severe disease properly. Failure to diagnose: In these cases, doctors or medical specialists frequently misread charts or overlook ap...

What Do You Need to Know About Medical Malpractice Life Care Plans? Persons harmed by accidents or medical errors in New York are entitled to compensation for damages such as lost wages, medical bills, loss of earning capacity, and pain and suffering, among other things. Victims may also be eligible for compensation for future medical costs and custodial care. Medical malpractice and person...

90% of all doctors, hospitals, and medical professionals now use electronic health records (EHRs). While it would appear that such technologies would increase medical professionals' efficiency, convenience, and awareness of patient history, the number of lawsuits involving EHRs has tripled in the last eight years. Flaws in the design. EHRs frequently have technological or design flaws becaus...

Slip and fall accidents on icy or snow-covered sidewalks can result in serious injuries or even death. If you are involved in one of these accidents in New York City, you must understand your options. This short article discusses your legal options if you're injured in a slip and fall on a snowy sidewalk in the city. Suppose you are injured on a snowy or icy sidewalk in a slip-and-fall accid...

Accidents happen all the time on one small island with millions of people living and working. In addition to medical malpractice cases, mass transit accidents, and airline accidents,  Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm, PLLC handles the following more serious personal injury cases: - Manhattan wrongful death cases - Manhattan slip and fall accidents - Manhattan workplace injuries - Manha...