On behalf of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP | May 20, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Our readers in Pennsylvania may have heard that medical malpractice claims can be notoriously difficult. In many cases, that is true. However, as long as potential plaintiffs understand the basics of a medical malpractice claim, they will likely have a better grasp of...
On behalf of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP | May 15, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
From receiving the incorrect medication or taking the wrong dose, medication errors are a common medical error. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) receives more than 100,000 reports of these errors every year, and these errors can put you at serious risk. Victims...
On behalf of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP | May 1, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Everyone makes mistakes from time to time, but when nurses make mistakes in the day-to-day care of patients they could result in serious health conditions. Preventable errors in a medical setting are more common and more harmful than you may think. Medication errors...
On behalf of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP | Apr 27, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
When Pennsylvania residents go to the doctor, they expect their medical professional to give them accurate advice and prescribe medicines accordingly. Unfortunately, what many do not realize is that doctors are humans like us, and susceptible to making mistakes as...
On behalf of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP | Apr 9, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Cerebral palsy (CP) includes a group of disorders that affect a person’s muscle tone and posture as well as their movements. It’s caused by damage during the brain’s development, and most often happens before birth. Symptoms usually emerge while a child is still an...
On behalf of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP | Apr 8, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Health issues are a common concern for pregnant women in Pennsylvania. If there are underlying worries about the mother’s health during the pregnancy, it is especially important for the medical professionals to do whatever possible to take precautions and address...
On behalf of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP | Mar 23, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Recently on the blog we discussed how common diagnostic errors are in the medical field and the dangers they pose to unsuspecting patients. We wish we could tell you that this is the only type of medical malpractice that puts individuals at risk, but the truth is that...
On behalf of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP | Mar 19, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Individuals should trust their doctors. After all, these medical professionals obtain an extensive amount of education and training in order to perform their jobs to the best of their abilities. Yet, even these smart doctors are human, and they make errors. The sad...
On behalf of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP | Jan 7, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
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,...
On behalf of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP | Nov 5, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
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...
