There are literally dozens of hospitals in the Philadelphia suburban area. Some hospitals rank high in terms of patient care. Many advertise patient care rankings in a bid to get more patients. However, no hospital is immune from medical malpractice. The reality is that medical malpractice, i.e., surgical errors, diagnosis mistakes, etc., occurs every day […]
Deciding whether to file a medical or surgical malpractice lawsuit in Pennsylvania is a tough decision for injured patients and their families. Oftentimes, a patient suspects that their medical professional committed malpractice, but can’t get a solid answer from anyone. Half of the time, simply knowing the truth is half the battle. Unfortunately, Pennsylvania law […]
Patients Who’ve Suffered Due to Medical Negligence Face Many Hurdles in Pennsylvania’s Civil Justice System 1. Pennsylvania’s Certificate of Merit Requirement In 2003, the Pennsylvania legislature severely limited injured patients’ abilities to bring medical malpractice actions against hospitals and doctors in this state. In 2003, the legislature enacted a law which requires special certificates to […]
Questioning Hospital Care in the U.S. Let’s face it, hospitals are big business. Hospitals are no longer the non-profit entities of the past. Many are for-profit corporations and thus drive profits with a focus on volume of patients, not necessarily quality. The hospital industry is a powerful one, lobbying for pro-hospital laws across the country. […]
Medical negligence is an unfortunate reality, one that no patient expects to encounter. However, medical negligence and malpractice does occur and in many cases, patients have no idea until much later. Patients who have suffered medical malpractice may be forced to bring legal claims against an ob-gyn, specialist/surgeon, and/or family doctor. In some cases, more […]
Everyone makes mistakes, even doctors, and under the law, just because a doctor made a mistake does not mean the doctor committed medical negligence. In other words, not every mistake is actionable. That’s the way it should be. However, there are some medical mistakes that just shouldn’t happen. They actually have a name, “never” events. […]
Failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis cases are sometimes the most gut wrenching and heartbreaking cases. It’s particularly difficult when a mother or father comes to my office to talk about a case for their child, especially when a doctor’s negligence led to the injury or death. The medical profession is by no means free from […]
