Jonathan C. Reiter

Cancer is a leading cause of death in every country in the world. In 2017, the U.S. alone spent $147.3 billion on medical care related to cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute. Experts expect this to increase as the population ages. As devastating as a cancer diagnosis can be, experiencing a delay in treatment due to a cancer misdiagnosis makes things worse.  Why Does Cancer Misd...

New York City According to multiple studies, women are far more likely than men to be misdiagnosed by doctors says Medical Malpractice Lawyer Jonathan C Reiter.  Women are 50 percent more likely to be misdiagnosed when they’re having a heart attack. When it comes to strokes, women are 33 percent more likely than men to be misdiagnosed. When women don’t receive the medical care they need for s...

Most people have experienced negotiating deals. Maybe you’ve purchased a car or two and had to bargain with the dealership for a monthly payment you can afford. Or perhaps you bought an apartment or house and spent weeks going back and forth at a good price. Not everyone enjoys bargaining, but most of us have at least a little bit of know-how when it comes to negotiations.  However, car accid...

When a loved one dies due to suicide, grieving family members and friends left behind are often left wondering if the death could have been prevented. In some cases, they may question whether the doctors or health professionals who treated their loved one missed warning signs or failed to provide adequate care and intervention.  In these cases, it may be possible for survivors to obtain compe...

Doctors are not perfect, but when they are negligent and make medical mistakes, it can lead to misdiagnosis, serious injury or death. Electronic health records (EHRs) are now used by 90% of all doctors, hospitals and medical professionals. These EHRs are contributing to medical malpractice lawsuits. The number of lawsuits involving EHRs has tripled in the last 8 years. If you have suffered in...

After a car accident, it’s normal for life to be turned upside down and unsettled for a while. This is especially true if you’re dealing with serious personal injuries. For many people, the prospect of filing a personal injury lawsuit gets pushed back by medical concerns, damaged property, the stress of time off work, and the impact of the accident on their family.  However, there are strict ...

According to data from the National Safety Council, there were more than 34,000 deaths due to falls in 2016. Both at home and in the workplace, slip, trip, and fall accidents are among the most common injuries. These accidents involve “slips” due to friction-related conditions such as foreign substances on floors and stairways, ice and snow on walkways, steps, and streets. Falls can also be c...

New York City, NY — Cervical cancer, which occurs in a woman’s cervix, is treatable if it’s detected in an early stage. The cervix is the lowest part of the uterus, made up of strong muscles, with a narrow opening into the vaginal canal. When doctors fail to conduct screenings, or when they mistake cervical cancer for a different health problem, women can experience a more aggressive form and...

The new legislation regarding E-bikes does little to clarify whether people seriously injured by E-bikes will be able to receive adequate compensation because it classifies most if not all E-bikes as bicycles, not motor vehicles, and accordingly, mandatory motor vehicle liability insurance will not be applicable. Can I recover damages if I am hit by an E-bike? New York City - On January 3, 20...

New York, NY — Around 1 in 9 men will receive a diagnosis of prostate cancer during their lifetime, making it the most common type of cancer among men. (To put that number into context: 1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer.)  Each year, there are approximately 174,000 new prostate cancer diagnoses in the United States, and it results in nearly 31,000 annual deaths. “Prostate cancer i...