Overview 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…
Read MoreUnderstanding Medical MalpracticeIf you’ve suffered damages due to the actions of a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional, you have the legal right to bring a medical malpractice case for your injuries. One of the most important things to know about bringing a medical malpractice suit is that there is a specific time limit that you have to file a…
Read MoreNursing Malpractice in Pennsylvania Hospitals Like with doctors and medical malpractice, nursing malpractice occurs when a nurse fails to act in the way a reasonable nurse of similar training and experience would in similar circumstances, and that breach of the standard of care harms a patient. As nurses are responsible for much of the hands-on care for patients, there are…
Read MorePennsylvania Medical Malpractice Every surgical procedure, no matter how “minor,” can result in complications. Every surgery presents risks to the patient. But when complications occur due to an error during surgery, does that mean your surgeon has committed medical malpractice? Sometimes, the answer is no. Let’s look at the factors that can determine when a surgical error is medical malpractice.…
Read MoreCancer as a Result of Medical Malpractice Getting cancer anywhere on the body can be a terrifying and very dangerous situation. Pancreatic cancer is known for being one of the more difficult types of cancer because of the way it develops, the symptoms it shows, and how easy it is to miss. Medical malpractice involving pancreatic cancer misdiagnosis can be…
Read MoreMedical Misdiagnosis If you have suffered from a heart attack, stroke, cancer, or any type of infection, you know very well how difficult the experience can be. If you had obvious symptoms or signs that a doctor should have noticed and did your best to get medical care, it can be especially frustrating when these conditions are missed and not…
Read MoreMedical Malpractice Injury to an infant can be a devastating situation and result in permanent damage to the baby, which causes complications as they grow and develop into an adult. Anyone can make a mistake, but a doctor has a standard duty of care to their patients and the babies they help come into this world. When birth-related medical malpractice…
Read MoreMedical Malpractice Claims in Pennsylvania Medical malpractice claims are some of the most talked about yet least successful personal injury claims. According to research published by the National Institutes of Health in 2009, physicians were successful in defending 80% to 90% of medical malpractice claims that were presented to a jury when the medical evidence of malpractice was weak, 70%…
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