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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…

Medical malpractice can cause serious and fatal injuries that leave victims unable to advocate for themselves. Such injuries may prevent a patient from pursuing a Philadelphia wrongful death claim, leaving families unsure of their rights.  In many situations, the law allows family members or legal representatives to take action on behalf of a medical…

When a medical provider makes a mistake and injures a patient, the patient may wonder whether they have grounds for a medical malpractice claim. Medical malpractice laws allow you to hold healthcare providers accountable when they fail to provide the proper standard of care. However, determining whether you have a valid claim requires complex…

Medical records are a key part of safe and effective healthcare. They document a patient’s medical history, medications, treatment plans, and more. Importantly, they help medical providers maintain an efficient chain of care and make informed treatment decisions.  However, errors in medical records can cause serious and even life-threatening consequences. For patients, these mistakes…