Jonathan C. Reiter

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...

The effects of a missed or delayed cancer diagnosis can be devastating. The longer the disease has to progress, the more invasive the treatments will have to be. In many such cases, patients may be forced to take long periods of time off work or stop working entirely, and cope with a diminished quality of life during treatments and surgeries. Cancer misdiagnosis can even lead to preventable d...

Electronic health records (EHRs) are now used by 90% of all doctors, hospitals and medical professionals. While it would seem that such technologies would increase efficiency, convenience, and awareness of patient history among medical professionals, the number of lawsuits involving EHRs has tripled in the last 8 years.  The following are the 8 most common reasons your EHRs may cause medical ...

New York, NY — In many personal injuries and medical malpractice cases, the individual’s injuries are catastrophic and life-changing. A life care plan can be an invaluable tool in a settlement negotiation or trial.  Under New York law, persons harmed by accidents and medical mistakes are eligible to be compensated for damages, including lost wages, medical bills, the loss of earning capacity,...

Being diagnosed with cancer is a scary experience. Lymphoma is a type of cancer that occurs in the blood and impacts your lymphatic system, which plays an important role in regulating the body’s immune system. This is why lymphoma can be difficult to treat, particularly after it has spread and worsened due to delayed treatment.  According to the American Cancer Society, about 731,000 people...

According to a report from the Institute of Medicine, 1 in 20 adults in the United States each year seeks out urgent or outpatient care for a medical issue that is misdiagnosed. Over the course of their lifetime, the majority of Americans will receive some kind of incorrect or delayed diagnosis. This is a contributing factor in approximately 10 percent of all patient deaths. The following fiv...

New York, NY — According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer causes more deaths in the United States than colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined, making up 13 percent of all new cancer cases. Lung cancer is also the second most common form of cancer among both men and women. Each year, there are about 228,000 new cases of lung cancer. Annually, over 142,000 people die from lung ...

Because of the sheer size and weight of large trucks, auto accidents involving commercial trucks often have catastrophic consequences. Passengers and drivers in cars often sustain serious injuries in truck accidents. Fatalities also often occur due to truck accidents. Located in Manhattan and serving truck accident victims throughout New York, Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm, PLLC helps injury vi...

New York City, NY — New York City medical malpractice lawyer, Jonathan C. Reiter, explains the consequences of surgical errors in an interview with Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is an organization that aims to aid the public in their search for the right attorney, and provide a database of information from reputable lawyers. Being named a Super Lawyer involves an intensive multistep process, ...

New York City, NY — Amazon has completely changed the way people shop, due in part to its lightning fast shipping. In the past, individuals who paid for a “Prime” membership could receive free two-day shipping on most items, but the company has recently announced that it will now deliver many items in just one day.  Some safety experts have expressed concerns that a switch to one-day shipping...