Blog: Medical Malpractice
- Medical malpractice trial to begin in PA doctor’s death
Mar 16, 2016
Doctors are no different than anyone else in the world, and sometimes they get sick or hurt and need medical care from other doctors. This was the case for a 26-year-old Pennsylvania woman when she entered a Plains Township emergency room. The doctor complained of severe and recurring headaches that did not go away. Sadly, the young doctor passed away and her family alleges negligent behavior amounting to medical malpractice on the part of the...Read More - Certificate of merit and Pittsburgh medical malpractice claims
Feb 17, 2016
There are instances where medical actions or advice do not have a favorable outcome for the patient on the receiving end. When medical treatment is inappropriate or even harmful, it is possible that this is due to doctor or hospital error. Legal claims arising out of these kinds of circumstances are referred to as medical malpractice cases. These claims seek compensation for the financial and emotional woes that Pittsburgh residents affected by medical malpractice have...Read More - Respondeat superior and PA medical malpractice claims
Jan 21, 2016
Medical conditions, treatments and surgeries can be some of the most complicated topics Pittsburgh residents may come across in their lifetime. There is a reason that doctors earn so much; it’s because they are the experts when it comes to the human body and how to treat it. Sometimes, despite a medical professional’s best intentions, there is an error that can have negative implications on a patient’s life. Aspects of legal recourse can sometimes seem...Read More - Order an autopsy after loved one’s death in PA hospital
Jan 13, 2016
When a sudden health issue arises most Pittsburgh residents head for their nearest hospital. If there is a medical emergency, this is the normal reaction. However, it has been proven that Pennsylvania hospitals and medical professionals do not always administer care in a way that is beneficial to a patient. Sometimes it can even lead to their death and thus a medical malpractice suit. If a loved one dies in the hospital, it is important...Read More - Errors related to medical malpractice can have long-term affects
Dec 30, 2015
After a devastating bodily injury it can be overwhelming just deciding what a Pittsburgh resident should do next. When that personal injury was suffered at the hands of a doctor or hospital staff, the decision can become even more complicated. People who have suffered injuries at the hands of hospital or doctor error usually have a hard time trusting medical care again, and for good reason. However, there are ways to recoup the financial losses...Read More - Pittsburgh medical malpractice victims may seek recourse
Dec 2, 2015
Hospitals aim to offer only the best in medical care prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. But what happens when that treatment is incorrect or even harmful to the patient? Most Pittsburgh residents never imagine that their lives or health could be in danger due to a medical diagnosis or course of treatment. However, this is a possibility, as too many Pittsburgh residents already know. What should a patient do when an injury has occurred due to...Read More - PA logger awarded over $2M in hospital negligence suit
Oct 28, 2015
It is always bittersweet to hear stories about injured people who recover for wrongs made to them or loved ones. Bitter, because it is terrible to hear about their unfortunate situation, but sweet because they won their case alleging negligence. For those who have been afflicted by similar situations, you may be wondering what this case means for you. Read on to hear the details of this man’s incident and how he sought compensation for...Read More - Birth-injury claim: Elements of caregiver’s malpractice
Sep 30, 2015
Anxious soon-to-be parents dream of the day their little bundle of joy will enter the world. Most often the parents are focused on how to be the best parents they can be. The last thing on their mind is assessing and double-checking the medical care provided by their doctor and medical professionals. Sadly, mistakes can be made by these professionals that can lead the child to be put at risk. Delivery mistakes can happen and...Read More - Failure to diagnose can be considered medical malpractice
Jul 17, 2015
Patients put their trust in doctors in a way that is unique. When a patient strolls through the door of their doctor’s office or gets wheeled into the surgical room, he should feel confident in his doctor’s ability to get him well. This patient-doctor trust gets shaken up when a patient receives news that she or a family member has not been diagnosed for a medical ailment that should have been noticed, treated or diagnosed...Read More - Pittsburgh victims of medical malpractice injury may seek justice
Jul 8, 2015
Many doctors and medical professionals pride themselves on their high level of medical care and quality bedside manner. However, many Pittsburgh residents realize that this is not always true because of their own experiences. Medical malpractice is a legal term for a medical incident that causes harm to a patient’s health and that should have been avoided. Since medical malpractice incidents can occur one time or over the course of many treatments, it can be...Read More