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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…

Patients have the right to make informed decisions about their medical care. Before performing certain procedures or treatments, healthcare providers are generally required to explain important information about the proposed treatment. When a physician fails to provide this information, and a patient suffers harm, the patient may have grounds for a Philadelphia lack of…

When patients agree to medical treatment, they have the right to understand what they are consenting to. Physicians cannot simply recommend a procedure and move forward without discussing important information that could affect a patient’s decision. Under Pennsylvania law, doctors have a duty to obtain informed consent before performing certain medical treatments and procedures….

Medication errors can occur at nearly every stage of medical treatment. Some medication errors are so severe that they justify legal action to help a patient recover compensation for injuries or conditions caused by malpractice.  If you were harmed by a medication error in Pennsylvania, you may have the right to pursue compensation through…

Medication errors are among the most common forms of medical mistakes in the United States. A medication error may result in severe illness, organ damage, prolonged hospitalization, or even death. If you were harmed by a medication mistake in Pennsylvania, you may have grounds to file a Philadelphia medical malpractice lawsuit. When Does a…