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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…

Doctors are responsible for carefully evaluating patient symptoms, ordering appropriate tests, and reaching an accurate diagnosis within a reasonable time. When a physician fails to recognize a serious medical condition, the delay can allow the illness to progress and become far more difficult to treat.  In some cases, these diagnostic failures may form the…

Early detection is one of the most important factors in successfully treating many types of cancer. Unfortunately, some cancers are frequently missed or misdiagnosed, leading to a worse recovery prognosis for patients.  In some situations, diagnostic mistakes are a form of medical malpractice, particularly if a medical provider failed to recognize warning signs, properly…

Medical malpractice cases are a type of personal injury case. Most personal injury cases are based on negligence, meaning an at-fault party breached a legal duty of care and caused injury to another party.  Medical malpractice claims in Philadelphia function in much the same way. However, these cases focus on whether a healthcare provider…

Not every poor medical outcome qualifies as medical malpractice. The law recognizes a clear distinction between unavoidable health complications and negligent medical care. If a provider exercised appropriate judgment and followed accepted practices, an unfortunate result alone does not establish malpractice. Even when doctors and nurses follow accepted medical standards, complications can arise. Surgeries…

When a newborn child comes into the world with a birth injury, families may have the ability to file a birth injury claim against the responsible medical provider. However, you won’t have unlimited time to take legal action. Pennsylvania law places strict time limits on when a medical malpractice lawsuit can be filed. Most…

When a baby is born with a medical condition or physical complication, parents are left in shock and grief. Naturally, parents want to know whether a medical provider was responsible for the condition. However, not all complications are the result of malpractice.  Birth defects are typically the result of genetics and may not be…

A Philadelphia medical malpractice claim is a type of personal injury lawsuit based on medical professional negligence. Malpractice claims focus on whether a healthcare provider violated their professional standard of care, which is the level of skill and treatment that a reasonably competent medical professional with similar training would have provided. Any medical provider…

Medical malpractice cases are often confused with ordinary personal injury claims. While both involve injuries caused by negligence, medical malpractice lawsuits require proof that a healthcare provider violated a professional standard of care. These cases also depend heavily on expert testimony to establish what a competent medical professional should have done under similar circumstances. …

Medical malpractice is one of the leading causes of injury and death in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. Pennsylvania law allows injured patients and their families to pursue compensation through a Philadelphia medical malpractice claim against the medical facility or professional who injured them. This compensation breaks down into two main categories: 1) economic…