When a doctor or medical professional takes the wrong course of action or lack thereof, it can lead to serious harm for the patient at hand and sometimes death. The most recent report from the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania reveals that the number of medical...
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...
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...
What Takes Place in the Delivery Room? The birth of a baby is one of the most exciting and anticipated times in people’s lives. The delivery room should be a place where everyone is focused on the delivery of a healthy and injury-free baby. Lack of...
We depend greatly on doctors and medical professionals to do the best job they can. But, even the most trusted healthcare professionals make mistakes. Medical malpractice is an issue that is far too common these days. Anesthesia is essential to prevent patients from feeling any...
When you’re suffering from a health issue and go to seek professional medical help, you expect to be taken care of. While most doctors and nurses do their best to provide their patients with quality care, mistakes can still happen. In some cases, those mistakes...
When someone feels ill and they seek medical attention, they expect to receive proper care. But what happens when the care they received leaves them in worse health than before? It happens more often than you think. In fact, over 200,000 people die due to...
In October 2015, a jury awarded $2.2 million to a Pennsylvania man in a medical malpractice case. During the trial, a surgeon testified that had the plaintiff's spinal fracture been properly diagnosed the man would be able to walk. Instead, the fracture was overlooked, and...