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If you think your doctor ordered tests you did not need, start by requesting your full medical records. Ask your doctor to explain why they ordered each procedure and what symptoms justified them.  If their answer does not make sense, consider getting a second opinion from another physician. If the extra testing caused you…

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg grows outside the main cavity of the uterus, usually inside a fallopian tube. If a doctor fails to diagnose an ectopic pregnancy, it can cause a fallopian tube to burst. This leads to heavy internal bleeding, emergency surgery, or even the loss of the ability to…

Medication errors are a common medical mistake and a leading cause of adverse reactions. To cross the line to medical malpractice, however, a medical provider’s conduct in prescribing or administering the medication must have fallen below the accepted standard of care for a patient’s situation.  Not Every Adverse Reaction Is Malpractice Some medications carry…

Medical malpractice cases, on average, may take longer than general personal injury cases. They involve pre-suit requirements and expert testimony demands that aren’t automatically necessary for a basic negligence case. Accordingly, a Philly malpractice case can take anywhere from a year to three years or more, depending on the complexity.  Pre-Suit Investigation: Weeks to…

Medical negligence during labor and delivery in Philadelphia can cause serious complications for a mother and baby. However, such negligence can be difficult to detect at the moment and may require extensive investigation to uncover ultimately.  Common signs of medical malpractice in these settings include: When any of these failures cause injury to a…

Most medical malpractice lawyers in Philadelphia charge nothing up front for legal representation. Instead, they work on a contingency fee basis, meaning their fee is a percentage of whatever compensation they recover for you, typically between 30% and 40%. If your attorney does not win your case, you generally owe no attorney’s fees at…

Most Philadelphia brain injury lawsuits take roughly one to three years from filing to resolution; severe or complex cases can take longer.  The exact timeline depends on the severity of the injury and whether the case settles or goes to trial. Most cases move through several predictable stages. What Are the Stages of a…

After a fatal accident, family members of a deceased loved one have the right to file a Philadelphia wrongful death claim to recover damages for the losses they suffer due to the untimely death.  Additionally, the deceased person’s estate can initiate a survival action to recover money for the losses the person experienced before…

Surgical errors are one of the most common and catastrophic forms of medical malpractice. But not every disappointing result qualifies for a malpractice claim; surgery carries known risks even when performed correctly.  Surgical mistakes are considered medical negligence when a provider’s conduct violates accepted medical standards and causes harm to the patient. The key…

When dealing with urgent medical symptoms, one has to put their health in the hands of the emergency department and trust that they will be correctly diagnosed and treated.  It’s natural to assume that emergency rooms (ERs) always get it right, but the data says otherwise. A 2022 report, Diagnostic Errors in the Emergency…