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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…

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…

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…

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…

A pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a blood clot (usually originating in the legs) travels to the lungs and blocks one or more pulmonary arteries. This obstruction can restrict blood flow, strain the heart, and become life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated quickly. These claims typically include two primary categories of damages. Economic damages…