Thousands of medical malpractice claims are brought every single year by patients who claim that their doctors misdiagnosed or failed to diagnose a health condition. What is Medical Malpractice? Doctors and other medical professionals are required to render treatment within the applicable standard of care. Not every adverse outcome in a patient’s treatment constitutes medical malpractice. Instead, a patient may…
Read MoreIf a child suffers harm or other negative outcome from a medical procedure, the child’s parents or guardians will obviously consider pursuing a medical malpractice claim against the provider who performed the procedure. Parents or guardians thinking about filing a medical malpractice claim on behalf of their child who has come out worse following a medical procedure should make the…
Read MoreAccording to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the country; the American Cancer Society estimates that over 220,000 adults are diagnosed with lung cancer every year. The more quickly lung cancer can be diagnosed, the better the patient’s prognosis will be. When lung cancer is misdiagnosed or when diagnosis is…
Read MoreOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As such, this month is the perfect opportunity for all of us to educate ourselves about breast cancer, which is one of the most common forms of cancer and potentially one of the most dangerous if not diagnosed and treated early. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, approximately one in eight women will…
Read MoreWhen we go in for surgery, we trust that the procedure will make us better. Unfortunately, surgeons are prone to making mistakes like any other person. When surgeons do make a mistake, however, it can cause serious or permanent injury, or even death, to a patient. Pennsylvania law allows patients to seek compensation from their physician who commits negligence. However,…
Read MoreBerger & Lagnese, LLC is proud to announce that Attorney Paul Lagnese has recently been elected the fifty-third President of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice. He will be officially sworn in on July 17, 2020 and will serve until July of 2021. Learn more about Mr. Lagnese, the Pennsylvania Association for Justice and the award-winning firm below. What is the…
Read MoreIf you’re here reading this page, then you’re most likely wondering how to get started on your personal injury claim. Below, we will answer some of the most commonly asked questions about filing a personal injury claim in Pennsylvania and how an experienced attorney can help. Pennsylvania is a Comparative Negligence State Pennsylvania is a comparative negligence state. This means…
Read MoreIf you’ve never been in a motor vehicle accident before, the entire process is going to be new. Between knowing who to call, how you’re going to pay for it, and when you should get a lawyer, it’s important to know the basics of what to do if you ever find yourself involved in a motor vehicle accident. One question…
Read MoreImmediately following an accident, your body is running off adrenaline. You’re likely left in a state of shock and wondering what happened. Always stop, get to a safe spot to pull over, and call the authorities after you’ve been involved in a crash. After that, it’s time to start figuring out who or what caused your accident. Learn everything you…
Read MoreIf you or a loved one has ever been pregnant, then you know just how nerve-wracking the whole experience can be. From finding out the news to the day of delivery, there’s so much that can go wrong. It’s especially devastating when your own doctor or healthcare provider fails to keep you safe. Learn everything you need to know about…
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