One of the most critical elements of safe driving is seeing what is around your vehicle to prevent harm to yourself and others. Certain vehicles are at a higher risk of getting into an accident because of the vehicle size and height, such as semi-trucks and other...
Harrisburg Medical Malpractice Blog
Perinatal asphyxia can lead to permanent brain damage
Most pregnant women make a concerted effort to take good care of their health for the sake of their baby. They eat the right foods, take their prenatal vitamins and go to all scheduled doctor’s appointments. They check into the delivery room when labor starts...
Surgical error latest issue for Pennsylvania hospital
Pennsylvanians who need medical care are inclined to trust doctors, nurses and others involved in the treatment process. This is due to the belief that they are trained professionals with experience who know how to adhere to proper protocol, hygiene and safety....
Pharmaceutical company may have known of drug dangers
When Pennsylvanians and people around the nation take medication, they are expecting it to have been thoroughly tested and deemed safe. This is true for prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications. However, sometimes, issues come up and people get sick or die...
Will your pre-existing condition impact your claim?
The injuries that you’ve suffered in your car accident may be extensive, leaving you unable to live the normal life that you once enjoyed. While you should be compensated for your injuries, fighting for and actually recovering those financial resources can be...
How might you get injured on the job?
Most people in Pennsylvania probably don’t go to work each day thinking about the danger of a workplace accident. However, we all know it is possible, from construction site accidents, for example, to repetitive stress injuries, and everything in between. How might...
Taking aggressive action following a diagnostic error
It is not easy news to digest, hearing that you have cancer. Your whole world changes as you begin to imagine what treatment will look like and feel like. As you embark on an aggressive, lengthy and serious treatment plan, your mind is on your family, job and the...
What are the most common medical errors?
When we go to the doctor, hospital or emergency room, we expect care from trained professionals who are knowledgeable in their specialties and experienced in their field of medicine. However, medical staff, including doctors, are subject to human error. Medical errors...
What kind of damages can I receive for a misdiagnosis?
There are many ways that you can be a victim of a medical misdiagnosis. A misdiagnosis might involve your doctor telling you that you have something you do not, reading your test results wrong or failing to diagnose your illness or injury altogether. A medical...
How common are medical mistakes?
While most people in Pennsylvania live their entire lives without becoming victims of a serious medical mistake, such errors are more common than you might think. In fact, medical malpractice kills more Americans than just about anything, according to experts. One...