Category Archives: Medical Malpractice
Medical Misdiagnosis Can Be Deadly
It is common to think that medical malpractice is only doctors operating on the wrong body part or leaving surgical equipment inside a patient’s body. While these are examples of medical negligence that do happen much more than most of the public knows, many forms of medical errors constitute medical malpractice. Misdiagnosing a patient’s… Read More »
How the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Has Affected Medical Malpractice Cases
According to doctors and hospitals, obtaining liability coverage is an extremely difficult thing to do in regards to availability and cost, with cost being the biggest hurdle. In fact, a recent study on the subject in the Keystone State concluded that in Pennsylvania, a “crisis of affordability” is causing some medical professionals to leave… Read More »
Is Premature Discharge from a Hospital Medical Malpractice?
It is typically not a good day if you wind up being taken to the hospital. However, accidents and medical conditions can lead to injuries and illnesses that require care that can only be administered in a hospital setting. Depending on what your condition is, you may only have to stay in a hospital… Read More »
How to Win Your Medical Malpractice Case
Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional is negligent with their care and they harm their patient. It is something that happens often throughout the United States. According to the American Medical Association, as many as one in three clinicians will face a legal suit against them at least one time while they are… Read More »
Is It Hard To Win A Medical Malpractice Claim?
Medical malpractice is not something that rarely happens in the United States. It happens much more than the average American would believe. It is typically the understanding that when you go to the doctor, or you are scheduled to have a medical procedure done, it will be done by a responsible and ethical professional… Read More »
4 Elements Needed For A Strong Medical Malpractice Claim
Medical mistakes are so common that they come in as number three as the leading causes of death throughout the United States. According to a Johns Hopkins study, there are at least 250,000 deaths and more each year because of medical malpractice incidents in the U.S. If, after seeing a medical provider, you suffered… Read More »
Common Types Of Medical Errors In Pennsylvania And New Jersey
Were you recently injured after visiting a health care provider, or did you suffer harm because of a health care provider’s mistake? Medical errors can result in serious and deadly patient injuries, and it is important for patients and their families to know how to seek compensation and what types of mistakes are most… Read More »
Who Is At Fault For Medical Malpractice?
When you have suffered harm after seeking care or treatment from a health care provider, it is important to find out about your options for filing a medical malpractice claim. You should know that medical negligence commonly results in mistakes that lead to serious and deadly patient injuries. At the same time, it is… Read More »