Tort reform is a benign term for describing the efforts of insurance companies and the medical profession to lobby federal and state legislators to enact laws that limit their exposure to settlements and large jury awards in medical malpractice cases. Tort reform has been no stranger to Pennsylvania as two primary changes in the law […]
With several decades of experience, James F. Mundy, Esq. is one of Pennsylvania’s most experienced malpractice lawyers and Powell Law’s leading litigator in actions involving medical mistakes, wrongful death, and product liability. Unquestionably, he has helped win some of the largest verdicts and settlements in the history of the Commonwealth in these types of legal […]
Because of the specialized rules and requirements related to medical malpractice cases, consulting with a personal injury lawyer with experience litigating and settling personal injury cases may be crucial to your case. Powell Law has several experienced medical malpractice attorneys, including James F. Mundy, Esq., on its distinguished staff of practitioners. Society attempts to facilitate […]
There are many misconceptions related to various areas of the law, especially medical malpractice. Certain myths related to medical malpractice have the potential to prevent individuals from seeking compensation to which they may be entitled when any healthcare professional makes a mistake that causes harm that may last an entire lifetime. No person wants to […]
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may result in long-term injuries and conditions, or death. Mild traumatic brain injuries may have temporary effects on brain cells and brain activity. TBIs typically result from a violent blow or jolt to the head or, even, the body. It is important, if not vital, to vigilantly look for signs of […]
After a delay of a month, the Pennsylvania General Assembly’s Legislative Budget and Finance Committee finally released its findings in a report about the potential effects of the current proposal to revise Pennsylvania’s venue rules for medical malpractice cases. The committee assumed the task of reviewing the possible effects of the controversial medical malpractice venue rule changes in February, following […]
While It has been recognized for many years that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) may produce similar symptoms, such as problems with concentration, memory, sleep, and mood, the medical profession has viewed them as two distinct conditions, one with an emotional cause and the other with a physical cause. An […]
The data suggests that, at least, as many as two hundred thousand patients die each year as the result of medical malpractice. This number may even be double based on current estimates. There are common medical errors that may give rise to a medical malpractice claim that are just pure mistakes. These events are known […]
There are many types of medical errors that may give rise to a medical malpractice lawsuit. The number of people who died as the result of medical malpractice increased by over 80% in 2010 (180,000) from the total number who died in 1998 (98,000). The current data indicates that the number is now over 200,000. […]
For most of the last century and well into the current one, Powell Law has held medical professionals accountable for their medical errors as it has litigated and settled countless medical malpractice cases. Powell Law lawyers have vast experience representing those affected by medical negligence. James F. Mundy, Esq. has decades of experience in legal […]
