We expect our medical professionals to be prepared for anything – even a new disease like COVID-19. Even an illness that spreads quickly should be diagnosed and treated according to protocols and the standard of care. When that care is not given, patients might resort to medical malpractice claims to get the compensation they need […]
Medicine does many great things for us. From preventive care to palliative care, we’ve all been helped in some way by medical professionals. However, vaccinations used to prevent disease sometimes backfire and harm patients instead of helping. At what point does this lead to a medical malpractice case? Some Doctors Fail to Get Informed Consent […]
Filing a lawsuit might seem straightforward: you fill out a few papers, file them with a clerk, and pay a fee. However, the actual process of getting your case ready to file involves numerous important steps. Your medical malpractice lawyer can be with you every step of the way. Discussion and Analysis First, you and […]
After her son Patrick was born, Melissa’s family provided almost every type of support she needed. But she wondered how she would pay for all the medical treatments her child would need. You see, he was born with severe brain damage caused by prolonged oxygen deprivation. Melissa felt her medical providers failed to good care […]
We often expect professionals to treat us a certain way based on our understanding of their responsibilities. The medical field is no different. In fact, the standard of care applied to medical treatments gives rise to decisions that are literally life or death. Sometimes, a healthcare provider’s mistake breaches the standard of care and leads […]
Most of us expect the birth of a child to be a joyous occasion. A new life is coming into the world. Life changes completely. But sometimes life changes in ways we did not expect. Every year, many women and babies experience birth trauma. Sometimes, trauma is unnecessary and caused by a medical professional’s failure […]
A character on a popular medical show suffered serious complications a defect in his hip replacement device. But this kind of problem does not just happen in Hollywood. In fact, medical devices cause approximately 200,000 injuries every year. So, what should you do if you or a loved one was injured by a defective medical […]
Medical professionals are human, so they make mistakes like the rest of us. However, their mistakes can cause life-altering injuries or even death. When a healthcare worker or doctor has harmed you, you might file a medical malpractice claim. This article will explore some of the most common medical errors that might lead to such […]
Medical malpractice cases are often filed for the following reasons. Failing to Obtain Informed Consent Patients have the right to make decisions about their own care. The exceptions to this are decisions made during an emergency or when a patient is incapacitated. Otherwise, your doctors and healthcare providers have a duty to discuss your diagnosis […]
At one time, doctor’s offices were used for simple examinations with all the major medical action taking place in hospitals. Fast forward to today, where outpatient care for many services is the rule, not the exception. In 2018, Pennsylvanians made more than 1 million outpatient surgical visits. As the number of outpatient visits skyrockets, we […]
