What is an Anesthesia Error? Anesthesia errors occur when a mistake is made prior to, during or after the patient is administered the drug. Here are the most common types of anesthesia errors: Delayed delivery of anesthesia Failure to monitor the patient’s vitals Dosage errors Faulty equipment Prolonged sedation Failure to respond to anesthesia complications Failure to intubate Failure to…
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 MoreThousands of medical malpractice claims are brought every single year by patients who claim that their doctors misdiagnosed or failed to diagnose a health condition. Why Doctors Miss Diagnoses Medical conditions can often be hard to diagnose. Many conditions share the same list of symptoms but must be treated in wildly different ways. Doctors can fail to diagnose…
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 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 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…
Read MorePaul Lagnese and David Paul, of Berger & Lagnese, LLC presented a 2-hour CLE as part of the WPTLA (Western PA Trial Lawyers Association) Past President speaker series. The CLE was titled “RETTGER: The Long and Winding Road.” The Rettger case stems all the way back to 2003 when Mr. Rettger was first transported from a hospital in West Virginia…
Read MoreOverview of Medical Mistakes in Pennsylvania Who do you trust the most with recommendations about your physical health and well-being? If you answered your doctor, then you’re not alone. Most Americans agree that they highly trust their medical professional with their health decisions. Despite this, a startling statistic has captured the attention of the media. Medical mistakes are now the…
Read MoreMedical Malpractice Overview The National Center for Health Statistics reported that over 48 million inpatient surgical operations were conducted throughout the U.S. in 2009. All surgical operations carry a risk, but oftentimes surgery is necessary for a patient’s physical well-being. Below we’ll get into details about what postoperative care is, how errors happen and what patients can do if they’re…
Read MoreMedication Errors We trust our doctors and pharmacists to help us find the right prescription drugs to cure what ails us. The complicated makeup of pharmaceuticals and each individual’s body chemistry means that these professionals must keep a close eye on patients when it comes to the type of medication, dosage, and other factors that keep us safe. These two…
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