Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Legal Blog
Putting a stop to elder abuse starts with reading the signs
Your loved ones need a lot more help as they grow older, but many may not realize just how much help. Millions of older adults experience abuse, but the same conditions that put them in a vulnerable place may also make it hard for them to ask for support. 10% of...
Issues involving medical negligence
Medical negligence occurs when a medical professional fails to take appropriate measures when dealing with a patient's condition. As a medical practitioner, therefore, it is important to understand what constitutes medical negligence to avoid getting into trouble...
What should you do when you become a victim of medical malpractice?
Every medical practitioner in Pennsylvania must take care of their patients by following a set of standard care procedures from consultation until the post-care of the patient. It is when a doctor deviates from these set practices that they conduct malpractice. A big...
How serious are falls in hospitals?
It may come as no surprise to you that people can slip or fall in healthcare settings. After all, hospitals are where people go for surgeries or to recover from illnesses, and it is not easy to get up and walk while recovering. You can expect falls even more in...
What to do if your doctor says it is “all in your head?”
When your Pennsylvania doctor assesses your symptoms, performs an exam and still cannot diagnose the issue, he or she may tell you that the condition is “all in your head.” Such a diagnosis can be both insulting and frustrating, and you may wonder what more you can do...
Do I have a chance to win a medical malpractice suit?
Taking a malpractice lawsuit against a medical professional may be a very long and unexpected ride. Chances are you are entitled to receiving financial compensation, or the doctor was right, and you are wasting your time. To determine the truth behind medical...
Safety steps to avoid prescription drug errors
Health care providers and medical facilities have a system of checks and balances to help prevent dangerous prescription medication errors. Despite these precautions, however, mistakes can still happen. If you or a loved one takes one or more prescription drugs,...
Confronting a health care professional about malpractice
There is a significant responsibility that comes with being a doctor, surgeon or other health care professional in Pennsylvania. People who are suffering from discomforting symptoms, diseases and illnesses rely on these medical professionals to provide them with...
Proving your claim in a medical malpractice case
You rely on healthcare professionals to care for you and provide treatment when you need it most. But unfortunately, some doctors make mistakes that can lead to serious issues. Whether you experienced a misdiagnosis that led to ongoing health problems, or you suffered...
How can you help reduce the risk of anesthesia errors?
When you have surgery, doctors put you under with anesthesia. Anesthesia makes sure you can’t feel the pain of surgery. It also keeps your body relaxed so doctors can operate without you moving. But doctors can make mistakes when giving a patient anesthesia. These...
