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Our Pennsylvania medical malpractice law firm has been handling a variety of hospital malpractice and misdiagnosis cases (stroke, heart attack, cancer) for a combined 100 years. Over the last 20 years, we have seen a sizeable increase in the number of successful (plaintiff verdict) medical malpractice lawsuits throughout Pennsylvania. This is especially true in…

When a loved one dies and you suspect a medical error or malpractice, it is always advisable to get an autopsy and contact an experienced medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible. An autopsy is the only definitive way to confirm and determine the cause of death. Without an autopsy, the wrongdoers may later…

Medical malpractice and medical negligence cases in Pennsylvania are some of the most difficult cases to litigate, especially medical misdiagnosis cases. For example, proving that an emergency room doctor misdiagnosed a stroke or heart attack typically requires proving that the doctor failed to take some action that’s required under the applicable standard of care,…

Medical studies and reports often identify a medical diagnostic error rate of between 10-15% which applies to all medical settings, including hospitals, primary care, etc. In the U.S. alone, the 10-15% medical misdiagnosis rate translates into 100-200 million errors per year. However, these errors are not always serious. According to a 2020 study, of…

As of January 1, 2023, a significant change to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure gives plaintiffs the ability to choose where to file medical malpractice lawsuits. Quick History of Venue Rules in Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Cases Twenty years ago, the PA legislature passed the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Act (Act)…

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…

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…

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….

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….