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With a combined 50+ years of experience in the area of medical malpractice, our law firm has seen hundreds of medical error cases, and the reality is that a majority of them involved women, minorities or the elderly. Studies and reports over the last 30+ years confirm this trend. A 2017 Harvard Health blog…

Are you married to a victim of medical malpractice in Pennsylvania? Medical malpractice claims in Pennsylvania typically involve a derivative claim known as a loss of consortium claim. This claim derives from the patient’s claim against their doctor or hospital but belongs to the spouse. Under Pennsylvania law, spouses of injured parties have a…

A jogger was struck by a car that had run a red light and sustained multiple bone fractures. Morris Wilson Knepp Jacquette obtained a $800,000 settlement prior to trial.

Morris Wilson Knepp Jacquette, P.C. secured a $2 million medical malpractice jury verdict against Phoenixville Hospital in September 2021. After a 2 week trial, the Chester County jury sided with the plaintiffs, an elderly couple.

Patients who suspect that they have received negligent care, i.e., medical misdiagnosis, by a doctor or in a hospital in Pennsylvania are often unsure about whether they have a viable case. Unfortunately, the only way to be sure is to consult with a medical malpractice lawyer. Two Things to Know About Medical Malpractice Lawsuits…

Join our law firm at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Williams Moore Reed Memorial Park in Philadelphia on August 5, 2021 at 11 am.

The firm obtained a $140,000 settlement for a woman who suffered multiple rib fractures in a t-bone car accident.

Medical malpractice lawsuits are one of the most complex types of civil cases. They often involve complicated medical conditions, extensive treatment, and patients with significant medical histories. The parties in a Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawsuit will vary from case to case, but most often include medical doctors, other medical professionals, hospitals, and emergency rooms….

The firm obtained a $300,000 car insurance policy limit settlement for a man who sustained leg fractures in a head on collision.

In most cases of medical malpractice, patients and their families have no way to tell for sure whether their doctor made a mistake in the diagnosis or treatment of a medical condition. Oftentimes, patients come to our office suspecting that something went wrong because a treating doctor or nurse gave vague answers to questions….