Different medical negligence cases
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This document lists several types of medical negligence cases including performing surgery on the wrong body part, laboratory errors, unqualified medical professionals performing procedures, giving the wrong medication, misdiagnosis, and leaving surgical instruments inside patients. It also mentions that New Jersey Medical Malpractice is a company that settles medical negligence cases and provides legal remedies for patients with bad medical outcomes.
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