The burden of proof is one of the most complicated rules in Pennsylvania’s court system. Understanding the burden of proof presents two issues: defining the standard of care that all health care givers must fulfill and what level of proof must the plaintiff produce to...
Month: March 2021
What to do when a loved one dies due to medical malpractice
Losing a loved one is never easy, but when the person’s death is due to medical malpractice, the pain can be unbearable. Additionally, the expenses involved in treatment can be astronomical. Pennsylvania family members left behind may seek compensation through a...
Surgeon burnout may lead to increased risk of surgical error
Surgeons have the power to change the course of individual’s lives for the better, but they also have the power to cause enormous harm. That’s why their undivided attention has to be given to each and every patient with whom they come into contact. That might sound...
Moro reflex and the lack of it indicating a birth injury
Whether one is a first time parent or not, each pregnancy and birth is an exciting, emotional and scary event. While one is hopeful for everything to go smoothly and to birth a healthy baby, this unfortunately is not always the case. Parents in Pennsylvania and...