Car accidents bring a high risk of pregnancy complications. When you’re involved in a crash and encounter issues with your pregnancy, you’d be right to wonder, “Can I sue for pregnancy complications after a car accident in PA?” You can sue over pregnancy complications, but you’ll need a car accident lawyer’s help. A Philadelphia car […]
Category Archives: Medical Malpractice
Do You Have a Medical Malpractice Case?
Undergoing treatment for a serious illness or disease is one of the most difficult things that a person can face. Every year in the U.S., millions of people visit a physician to address a health concern that they’re battling. Everyone hopes that they’re getting the best possible medical care. After all, we tend to trust […]
Understanding Emergency Room Negligence and Standard of Care
ER’s are unquestionably one of the most chaotic places in a hospital. This is even more true on busy days when there is a multitude of patients coming in that need immediate care. There’s no question that ER doctors definitely don’t have an easy job. Having said that, this doesn’t excuse them from making serious […]
Prescription Error: Who is Responsible?
No matter what type of personal injury case you are dealing with, determining fault is not always clear. And identifying negligence is typically even more so difficult in cases of medical malpractice. When you go to seek medical treatment, a team of trained experts work together to operate, treat, and observe you – especially when […]
Medical Negligence: 4 Questions to Ask Before Pursuing a Claim
The ever-changing medical landscape and unknown factors when it comes to medical treatment often make certain procedures and surgeries risky. Medical professionals are required to share any known, potential complications and side effects before treating a patient. But still, some patients suffer worsening conditions or injuries after a procedure – and not from any known […]
Dangerous Drug Lawsuits
Drug manufacturers are tasked with creating both safe and effective remedies that are labeled accurately and in compliance with the law. Yet, thousands of people suffer from injuries, complications, or side effects that were not warned about each year. These defective and dangerous drugs are the result of insufficient research and testing by drug companies […]
Medical Malpractice: What is a Certificate of Merit?
If you find yourself in a medical malpractice lawsuit, you will most likely be required to submit what is called a Certificate of Merit. This report may also be referred to as an Affidavit of Merit or Offer of Proof. Many states have enacted this portion of the process in an attempt to reduce the […]
What Can I Do to Protect Myself & My Family from Medical Malpractice?
How To Avoid Medical Malpractice A 2016 study by Johns Hopkins Hospital revealed that approximately 25,000 deaths result from medical error each year, making it the third leading cause of death in the United States. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do to prevent malpractice once your procedure or surgery has begun. However, there are […]
Anesthesia Malpractice Lawsuits
Anesthesia is not an uncommon medical practice. It is used to place a patient in an unconscious or semi-conscious state through drugs, medication, and gasses during surgery. Many overlook the responsibility and importance of anesthesiologists, but they are crucial to the surgical process. Anesthesia error can occur during surgery, but unfortunately, it is not until […]
How Surgical Errors Can Lead to Long Recovery Times
The number of medical malpractice cases occurring every year is estimated to be around 85,000 with the level of medical malpractice injuries approximating to be 1 million. Medical malpractice has significant effects on a patient due to its impedance on the patient’s healing process. The surgical errors made by surgeons can range anywhere from operating […]