When someone suffers an injury and visits the emergency room in Pennsylvania, it is typically because immediate medical treatment is required. However, overcrowding, apathy or other issues can cause delays in treatment for emergency room patients. Unfortunately, when...
Lawsuit blames woman’s paralysis on medical negligence
In a perfect world, every Pennsylvania resident who undergoes a medical procedure would get the appropriate level of treatment and care that he or she deserves. In the real world, however, thousands of patients are killed or injured every year around the country due...
Leg amputation blamed on medical malpractice
Medical treatment is a step-by-step process. When a person in Pennsylvania is treated for an illness or injury, they trust that their ailment will be handled with an acceptable level of care. Unfortunately, a missed step or error at any time during the treatment...
Man’s near-death blamed on medical malpractice
When someone visits a medical provider for an illness, it’s assumed the individual will receive quality care and the necessary treatment, and rightfully so. Doctors and other medical staff in the state of Pennsylvania are required to undergo years of academic and...
Woman awarded $18 million in medical malpractice lawsuit
Successful medical treatment is a process of many steps. One of the most important steps in the treatment process is the correct diagnosis. A misdiagnosis can lead to a person receiving improper treatment or not enough treatment. The consequences of a misdiagnosis...
Woman’s death blamed on negligence and medical malpractice
The death of a dear loved one is one of the most painful and devastating experiences any Pennsylvania resident can go through. When a loved one’s death can be attributed to medical malpractice, surviving family members have options available to help them get through...
A misdiagnosis can prove very costly for medical patients
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,...