Blog

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…

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…