The smoke has cleared. And whether by settlement or jury verdict, a medical malpractice case comes to an end. The result: The plaintiff has recovered compensation for the harm caused by a healthcare provider’s professional negligence. Not all medical malpractice cases end favorably for plaintiffs, but many do. Typically, there are two options for payment […]
This is the continuation of an article discussing the events that occur in the timeline of a typical medical malpractice case. Today’s installment addresses litigating and settling the case once the lawsuit has been filed in a Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas. Powell Law’s attorneys have unmatched experience assisting individuals who have suffered damages caused […]
There is nothing usual or typical about medical malpractice cases. They are technically complicated and require resources such as time and money in substantial amounts at every stage of the litigation. In addition to doctors and nurses, hospitals may also be held legally responsible for harm caused by professional negligence. This is another part of […]
The first and foremost priority of the experienced personal injury and medical malpractice attorneys at Powell Law is helping our clients completely recover their losses. If you require legal counsel and assistance in litigating a claim for damages resulting from any incident of a medical mistake, contact Powell Law. A qualified Powell Law attorney may […]
For most of the last century and well into the current one, Powell Law has held medical professionals accountable for their medical errors as the attorneys at Powell Law has litigated and settled countless medical malpractice cases. James F. Mundy, Esq. has decades of experience in legal matters involving medical errors and defective medical devices. […]
This is the second part of a blog summarizing the timeline of a typical medical malpractice case. This installment focuses on the crucial case evaluation stage. The first part focused on the claim and hiring a qualified and experienced medical malpractice attorney to assert it. Collecting and Gathering Evidence Medical malpractice cases generate a paper […]
Medical malpractice lawsuits allow injured persons to seek and recover compensation for damages caused by the medical negligence of a medical professional. While there are specific, mandatory requirements for each medical malpractice case, no two medical malpractice suits are similar. The primary requirements of a medical malpractice case include establishing the medical professional’s duty of […]
In 2002, in an effort to affect tort reform, the Pennsylvania legislature enacted the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act. One of the features of this legislation is the inclusion of a statute of repose that applies to medical malpractice cases. While most people are familiar with statutes of limitations, many are […]
For most of the 20th Century and well into the current Century, Powell Law has held medical professionals accountable for their medical errors litigating and settling countless medical malpractice cases. Powell Law lawyers have vast experience representing those affected by medical negligence. James F. Mundy, Esq. has nearly five decades of experience in legal matters […]
Even without the presence of medical negligence, pregnancy and childbirth involve countless risks and potentially negative results, even in 2019. Pregnancies and their corresponding deliveries do not always follow the plans of parents and physicians. The unexpected often occurs. The presence of complications, whether foreseen or unforeseen, doesn’t necessarily mean that an incident of medical […]
