Those who seek medical treatment in Pennsylvania rely on the skill and expertise of doctors, surgeons and other health care providers. For any medical procedure to be successful, certain steps must be followed. However, if a physician or nurse makes a mistake in any...
Negligent dental care may be considered medical malpractice
It goes without saying that no person truly loves going to the dentist. However, appropriate dental care is a necessity. Like all medical professionals, dentists in Pennsylvania are required to treat their patients with a certain standard of care. If negligent dental...
When are there grounds for a medical malpractice claim?
When you entrust your health to a Pennsylvania medical team, you’re also entrusting them with your safety. Whether you have an appointment with your primary care physician to diagnose symptoms of illness or have a surgery scheduled in a Williamsport hospital, you can...
Wife gets nearly $3 million in medical malpractice lawsuit
When someone consults a doctor for any kind of medical condition, that individual assumes that he or she will receive quality and efficient medical care. Those in Pennsylvania who are sick or need treatment place their trust in the hands of capable providers. However,...
Beloved father lost to alleged medical malpractice
Many families in Pennsylvania know what it feels like to lose a dear loved one. It's no secret that the death of a beloved family member is one of the most difficult things to endure in life. However, when a loved one is lost as the result of medical malpractice, the...
Serious charges filed after alleged medical malpractice
Every day, thousands of people across the state of Pennsylvania visit surgeons, physicians and other health care professionals for a myriad of medical needs. Fortunately, the vast majority of these practitioners are skilled and highly capable. However, doctors are...
Patient’s family awarded damages after medical malpractice
The surviving family of a former patient was recently awarded millions of dollars because of evidence that the patient’s doctor had been negligent in her care. At the time she passed away, the women was experiencing heart failure. She received a diagnosis of heart...
Orthopedic birth injuries are preventable
Expectant parents in Pennsylvania do not want to hear that their newborn infant suffered orthopedic injuries during the birthing process. However, such birth injuries are not unheard of. Most importantly, they are preventable. During delivery, newborns with large...
Family awarded nearly $35 million in medical malpractice suit
It is safe to say all Pennsylvania expectant parents hope for a healthy newborn baby and assume medical professionals will apply their training and expertise to help them along the way. Unfortunately, labor, delivery or postnatal care may not proceed as planned in...
Were you the victim of a medical never event?
Many Pennsylvania residents find themselves needing some type of medical care during their lives. For some, that care could include major medical intervention, such as a surgical procedure or prolonged treatment for a serious condition. If this happened to you, you...