Articles Posted in Doctors and Hospitals

Compensation for Victims of Sex Abuse at Rockefeller University Hospital At Injury Lawyer Team, we represent survivors of sexual abuse with compassion, determination, and a commitment to justice. The allegations of Rockefeller University sexual abuse, centered on decades of misconduct by hospital physicians and administrators who failed to protect vulnerable patients, remain among the most…

We Fight for Survivors of High School Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse in a high school is a serious offense, and victims of these incidents often live with the consequences for the remainder of their lives. In Middlesex County, New Jersey, Saint Thomas Aquinas High School has been the subject of a major scandal in recent…

Vicarious liability is a legal doctrine that allows one person or entity to be held responsible for the wrongful acts of another. In simple terms, it means a party, such as an employer, school, or organization, can be vicariously liable for harm caused by someone under their authority or control, even if they didn’t personally…

Therapy is a vital aspect of the healthcare system in the United States. Therapists are held to a high professional standard of ethics and social services because they often help vulnerable individuals. This is why therapist ethical violations are a serious concern, especially if they involve a sexual relationship or abuse. National organizations, such as…

Ethical violations in healthcare occur when a healthcare professional, provider, or institution breaches accepted standards of ethical practice, even if their actions don’t break the law.  These violations involve ignoring established healthcare ethics, such as maintaining patient confidentiality or upholding informed consent. While some breaches may seem minor, they can lead to serious consequences for…

Negligent security occurs when a property owner fails to take reasonable steps to protect visitors, tenants, or customers from foreseeable harm. Under premises liability law, owners and managers must provide adequate security measures such as working locks, security cameras, and adequate lighting to help prevent crimes like assaults or robberies. When the owner’s negligence allows…

Understanding the difference between willful misconduct vs gross negligence is key in many personal injury cases, especially those involving serious harm or wrongful death. While both involve conduct that goes beyond ordinary negligence, they carry different legal implications. Willful misconduct involves an intentional or conscious disregard for the safety and rights of others. Gross negligence…

Medical misconduct refers to unethical, negligent, or abusive actions by healthcare providers that violate professional standards and harm patients. It goes beyond traditional medical malpractice and includes ethical, sexual, and professional violations by doctors, nurses, therapists, and other licensed professionals. Misconduct occurs when a provider acts, or fails to act, in ways that breach medical…

Everyone has a certain level of responsibility to avoid putting others in danger. If your behavior results in someone else getting hurt, there could be legal and financial consequences. One legal term that is often used in civil claims is “gross misconduct.” A behavior may be considered gross misconduct if it is so serious that…

One of the most troubling cases of abuse in college athletics involves Bradford Bomba, also known as Dr. Brad Bomba or Bomba Sr., a former team physician for Indiana University’s basketball program. Dr. Brad Bomba sexual abuse allegations are now the subject of multiple lawsuits in district court, claiming that Indiana University and its leadership…