Blog: Medical Malpractice
- Medical malpractice: a preventable Pittsburgh tragedy?
Jul 8, 2016
When the average Pennsylvanian thinks about preventable tragedies, most think of car accidents. This is for good reason, many lawmakers have spoked about driving Pennsylvania roads to zero deaths. But, what about other preventable areas of personal injury? We believe that medical malpractice is a preventable area of injury and fatality that should be considered avoidable. This is because medical malpractice claims are, by their nature, avoidable. Preventable medical errors are responsible for as many...Read More - Suit filed after York county man died from rare heart infection
Jun 29, 2016
Surgery is a very controversial idea, even today with all the technological and medical advances made in the field. This is because, even if in otherwise perfect health, there is no guarantee that the surgery will go according to plan. Such an incident has been alluded to as negligent. This happened after the patient, a Pennsylvania business owner, died of a rare heart infection linked to a medical device used in his open heart surgery...Read More - Vicarious liability and Pennsylvania medical malpractice
Jun 24, 2016
As a patient, we put the utmost trust in the care and expertise of doctors and hospital staff. But, what happens when an egregious error is made that affects you or a loved one’s health? There is a specific type of liability to cover instances where a hospital is also responsible for medical errors that are directly caused by a doctor. It is called vicarious liability. Under respondeat superior, hospitals can be held responsible for...Read More - Arguments that could be made against a medical malpractice claim?
Jun 15, 2016
When an injured Pennsylvanian thinks about seeking out compensation by means of a medical malpractice claim, they often wonder what the odds are of winning their claim. In order to answer that question, it is important to look at the types of arguments that the defense may employ to refute a medical malpractice accusation. Depending on the situation, the defense may put up a viable defense. But, it is likely they will attempt one. What...Read More - Are patients’ electronic medical records telling the whole story?
Jun 2, 2016
With technologic advances have come unparalleled access to patient medical records. Since the internet has advanced, so has the flow of patients’ medical records into online records and thereby, more accessible means. While this, in theory, sounds beneficial and complete, some doctors have questioned the ability of electronic medical records to tell the whole story. Are patients’ medical records as complete and accurate as they should be? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act gives...Read More - Details of who can be sued in PA medical malpractice claims
Jun 1, 2016
U.S. medical care facilities have been praised for their quality of care and innovations in healthcare. On the flip side of that coin, there have been unprecedented medical malpractice settlements across the 50 states, including in Pennsylvania. For those who worry that they or a loved one did not receive appropriate medical care, and that improper care resulted in injury, there are legal options. Medical malpractice is a category of personal injury suits that covers...Read More - Decline in locations, quality medical care for pregnant PA women?
May 12, 2016
Recent trends in healthcare costs consolidation and the effects of government-run healthcare are being felt around Pennsylvania. Of the 124 obstetric clinic that once occupied Pennsylvania, 28 clinics have been lost. Obstetric clinics provide medical care to expecting mothers. What this means for some PA women who are expecting is not favorable for them or their child. Some areas of the state now have no obstetric unit within 50 miles of them. For women who...Read More - Hospital malpractice can result in injuries, compensation
Apr 27, 2016
The age-old saying, accidents happen, cannot be more true for victims of medical malpractice and hospital negligence. People is hospitals may be more vulnerable because their health is not in the best condition if they are seeking medical care. Most of the time, people seeking medical care receive it in a way that is beneficial to their health and well-being. But, some people do not receive the appropriate medical care, and it results in further...Read More - Can a doctor or hospital be held responsible for personal injury?
Apr 13, 2016
The general answer to this question is, yes. However, the specific answer to a situation is dependent on specific factors that have resulted in the injury. When a person has suffered bodily injury at the hands of hospital staff or even a doctor or practitioner, there can be a lot of questions related to liability. While doctors cannot prevent all injuries or illnesses, they can ensure that their own actions aren’t a contributing factor to...Read More - Preparing for a PA medical malpractice suit after injury
Mar 18, 2016
Health and well-being are two of the most treasured and sought-after aspects in life. That is why when a person is suffering from illness or injury, they seek to have the best in medical care. While a person’s intentions may be to seek quality care; sometimes the care received isn’t up to snuff. If an injury or worsened medical condition is the result of a doctor error or hospital’s negligence, it may be in the...Read More