Atty. Ryan Thomas Gannon
Since joining Marshall Dennehey in 2012, Ryan's practice is primarily in the firm's Health Care Department. Ryan focuses his practice on medical, dental and nursing home malpractice.
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Ryan Thomas Gannon is a Shareholder based in Roseland, New Jersey, practicing at Marshall Dennehey. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice and elder law. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2008), U.S. District Court District of New Jersey (2008), and New York (2009). Educated at Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of Maryland, College Park (B.A., 2005). Active member of New Jersey State Bar Association Passaic County Bar Association. Serands clients in Roseland, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Since joining Marshall Dennehey in 2012, Ryan's practice is primarily in the firm's Health Care Department
- Ryan focuses his practice on medical, dental and nursing home malpractice
- He has also represented nurses in New Jersey Board of Nursing matters and dentists in New Jersey Dental Board matters
- Ryan is admitted to the New Jersey and New York State bars, as well as the United States District Court, District of New Jersey
- Following completion of law school at Seton Hall University, where he graduated cum laude, Ryan served as law clerk to the Honorable Ralph L. De Luccia, Jr, J.S.C., in the Civil Division of Passaic County
- Since beginning his legal career, Ryan has concentrated his practice in medical malpractice defense
- Honors & Awards •New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Star (2014-2023) The Super Lawyers list is issued by Thomson Reuters
- A description of the selection methodology can be found here
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- Results No-Cause Jury Verdict Secured in Wrongful Death Trial We successfully obtained a no-cause jury verdict in a 13-day wrongful death trial
- The decedent, a 59-year-old man, was admitted to the emergency room on February 15, 2019, with complaints of abdominal pain, decreased appetite, and constipation, despite the use of laxatives
- The patient did not complain of any nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- He had a significant medical history including diabetes, hypertension, prior coronary artery stenting, morbid obesity (with past gastric bypass surgery), longstanding ventral hernia, and back pain
- A CT scan revealed multiple hernias and a potential closed-loop bowel obstruction, leading to a surgery consultation
- Our client, an emergency general surgeon, interpreted that the patient did not have a closed loop or any significant obstruction and recommended non-surgical management
- The patient was approved to have clear liquids, and had a vomiting incident shortly after, but our client was not notified
- The patient was returned to NPO status, and after improving overnight, he was returned to “clears” and additional medical and renal consults were ordered
- Our client did not receive any communications from the residents/nurses of any changes in the patient’s condition
- On February 18, 2019, two rapid responses were called due to increased heart rate and vomiting
- It is believed that the vomiting resulted in aspiration, causing sepsis, ultimately leading to the patient’s death
- During the trial, the plaintiff’s sole medical expert highlighted imaging on the wrong hernia, which called into question all of his opinions in the case
- We made key objections related to the expert testimony, limiting what the allegations were, and preventing new allegations from being made
- After approximately two and a half hours of deliberating, the jury returned a no-cause verdict
- Won Unanimous Defense Verdict in High-Exposure Birth Injury Case We secured a unanimous defense verdict in a high-exposure birth injury case, successfully proving that our client’s obstetric care met accepted standards despite claims of negligence and lasting injury.The plaintiff, the mother, alleged the obstetrician defendant was negligent in failing to identify her baby as large for gestational age in the prenatal period, in failing to proceed with a cesarean section during the labor, and in negligently performing a forceps delivery
- The plaintiff alleged, as a result of her injuries from the delivery, she suffered pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence, and ongoing pain and suffering
- The plaintiff underwent two subsequent gynecologic surgeries and alleged, as result of her ongoing pain, she would never be able to return to work for the remainder of her life
- Through the testimony of our client and experts, we were able to establish the care provided by the obstetrician was within accepted standards of care and the decision to proceed with the delivery as performed was the safest option for the mother and baby
- The jury returned a unanimous verdict in favor of our client
- News Marshall Dennehey Announces 2023 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars March 17, 2023
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Why local counsel matters in New Jersey
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Roseland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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