Blog: Medical Malpractice
- Making sense out of medical negligence cases
Oct 10, 2014
Imagine losing a loved one because of a medical error. Still grieving from the loss, you realize that you not only lost a loved one but you will also have to pay a significant amount of money for medical costs and other miscellaneous expenses. Then there are also the funeral costs to consider. If your loved one was the primary earner for the family, this also means that the household income has been compromised. In...Read More - When is a medical complication considered medical negligence?
Sep 10, 2014
Infections and other medical complications can occur even after a visit to the best hospitals in Pennsylvania. After all, medical practitioners, despite their education, training, numerous years of experience and exceptional skill, are only human and prone to possible errors. However, not all complications are caused by human error, some are just a patient’s bodily responses to medication, operation or treatment and are considered normal reactions. So how does a patient know if the complication...Read More - What should Pennsylvanians do when medical malpractice occurs?
Aug 20, 2014
Medical negligence in the United States has risen to a shocking rate. In fact, the Journal of the American Medical Association reports that medical negligence currently ranks as the third highest cause of death in the country. Only heart disease and cancer rank higher. With such a high risk for something that is clearly preventable, Pennsylvanians should be aware of the prevalence of medical malpractice and ways to protect themselves. To begin with, what is...Read More - Medical malpractice: preventable medical deaths hit record high
Jul 31, 2014
When thinking about death, Pennsylvanians may often think about fatal accidents and illnesses like cancer and heart disease. While the two diseases do top the charts in terms of causing deaths in this country, the third leading cause can be quite surprising: medical errors. Medical errors may not only cause health complications, but they can also cost them their lives. The more disturbing fact is that such medical errors are very much preventable. In a...Read More - High-profile surgeon settles medical malpractice lawsuit
May 21, 2014
In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, local residents go to their doctors whenever they have health problems or for regularly scheduled checkups. Doctors are well-trained individuals who follow strict standard procedures to ensure the safety of their patients. However, numerous cases of doctor errors and medical malpractice cases can sometimes make an individual think twice before undergoing a procedure as it may cost their lives or result in a worsened physical condition. People also go to their doctors...Read More - Medical malpractice and the dirty truth about drug addiction
Apr 24, 2014
As Pennsylvania readers already know, medical malpractice has serious consequences, which often include a patient’s permanent loss of health and quality of life. Even if one were to set the politics of malpractice aside, there are still certain instances when everyone can agree that the egregious misconduct of members of the medical community need to be addressed and addressed aggressively. Pittsburgh readers might find the following information on medical malpractice and the American prescription drug...Read More - Pennsylvania families cited in VA wrongful death report
Apr 9, 2014
The loss of a loved one is always a tragedy, but when the loss is caused by medical negligence, the tragedy grows exponentially. Unfortunately, these kinds of losses happen everyday. In fact, a new report suggests that in the last decade the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA), has paid nearly 1000 families for wrongful death claims . Pennsylvania readers may find this blog on medical malpractice and the VA interesting. It was recently reported that...Read More - $55 million Pennsylvania medical malpractice verdict
Dec 31, 2013
Getting pregnant and the subsequent birth of a child are joyous times for any Pennsylvania family. However, not everything always goes smoothly as planned. Medical negligence is a possibility, especially since an infant’s life is so fragile. One Pennsylvania couple faced the harsh reality of just how fragile their baby’s life is. Their baby was born four years ago. The birthing process was quite complicated. The parents claim that as a result of medical malpractice,...Read More - Doctor apology bill signed into law
Oct 31, 2013
By no means is anyone perfect. However, there are certain professionals that are held to a higher standard in light of the significant amount of training they received and how much society relies upon their knowledge and skills. One professional position that is clearly revered as such is that of a doctor. And in light of these high standards of deference to doctors, medical negligence cases can be quite complicated. A recent development in Pennsylvania...Read More - $10 million Penn medical malpractice appeal denied
Oct 4, 2013
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently declined a defendant’s appeal of the highest medical malpractice verdict in Philadelphia history. The case illustrates the serious ramifications of a medical negligence lawsuit. The case began in 2008. A former patient at the Neurological Institute at Pennsylvania Hospital filed the suit after his doctor apparently misdiagnosed him. The doctor claimed that the patient had Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis — Lou Gehrig’s disease — a condition about which little is known...Read More