Harrisburg Medical Malpractice Blog
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...
Is it a birth defect or a birth injury?
The birth of a child always represents a huge event in the life of a Pennsylvania parent, especially if this will be your first child. You dream about what (s)he will look like and about all the things you will be able to do with and for him or her once (s)he becomes...
What are the symptoms of cerebral palsy?
Cerebral palsy affects hundreds of thousands of people in the United States. Every year, roughly 10,000 babies receive a cerebral palsy diagnosis at birth. For those children, the condition continues to affect them for the rest of their lives, and it greatly...
What should I do if involved in a hit and run?
Pennsylvania drivers must be considerate and conscientious on the road. However, some motorists fail to abide by the rules, which can lead to a hit and run accident. Because this can be a stressful experience, it’s important for you to take the proper steps...
Semis involved in Pennsylvania pileups due to winter weather
Hazardous conditions due to winter weather can set the stage for a chain-reaction roadway collision involving multiple vehicles and dozens of people. Particularly unforgiving snow squalls last Wednesday led to two massive pileups on Pennsylvania highways at...
Is your emergency department too crowded?
Pennsylvanian residents often have the option of going to the emergency department (ED) of their local hospital if they have an acute, sudden, or severe medical issue that needs to be looked at immediately. However, there are some problems unique to the ED that can...
