Harrisburg Medical Malpractice Blog
Who pays after an auto accident?
In the aftermath of an auto accident, your thoughts probably go to who will pay for all the damage. Since Pennsylvania is a no-fault state that requires you to carry Personal Injury Protection, your insurer will help you with the medical costs you incur up to your...
Why time matters in a medical malpractice case
Almost every legal action has a time limit on how long the law may hold a person accountable for his or her actions. This includes everything from criminal activities to personal injury situations. When a person considers a medical malpractice lawsuit in Pennsylvania,...
How long are truck drivers allowed to be on the road?
Large semi-trucks traveling in and around Harrisburg are a common sight. It can be easy to forget that the drivers of these massive vehicles often have to drive them over long distances. An extended trip in any vehicle can be taxing on the driver, and while truckers...
3 ways preeclampsia can harm your baby
Pregnancy is quite demanding on your body, and it is different for every woman and every pregnancy. Sometimes, you sail right through a pregnancy with no issues, but when you become pregnant again, things may not be so smooth. One condition that you and your...
Possible complications of cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy is a condition that results from brain development that is abnormal or disrupted, either prior to birth or in early infancy. The abnormality can lead to neurological, motor and cognitive disabilities. A number of factors occurring during birth can lead...
Why you should seek a second opinion for a cancer diagnosis
When you are dealing with severe health issues, you want answers and solutions so you can feel better. You go to the doctor trusting in his or her years of education and experience to pinpoint the problem and formulate an effective treatment plan. This usually happens...
5 factors that contribute to birth injuries
The term birth injury refers to trauma that affects a newborn during labor, childbirth or the period immediately after birth. While some birth injuries are minor, others carry severe, lifelong consequences. Understanding these five common factors that lead to birth...
Did a negligent nurse harm you?
When in the hospital, whether it is for an injury or other medical condition, you expect the staff to take care of you–especially the nurses. Most nurses are professional, competent and kind people. But, unfortunately, there are negligent and reckless...
Who is responsible for drug interactions?
When your doctors explain an outpatient procedure to you, they would probably describe it as a simple and straightforward. Pennsylvania doctors are well versed in these types of treatments, and, for the most part, everything happens exactly as planned. Unfortunately,...
Why pedestrians may be on the interstate
Pennsylvanian interstates can be dangerous places. Due to the way shipping routes cut through the state, there are always a lot of large trucks sharing the road with other drivers. This can unfortunately make pedestrian interstate accidents even more dangerous. But...
