On behalf of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP | Jul 14, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
A serious medical mistake by a Harrisburg physician typically makes headlines when the victim or their family files a malpractice lawsuit. And rightfully so; the public needs to know when a local doctor has been accused of negligence. But so-called “near...
On behalf of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP | Jun 24, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Accidents can change your life and the affects of medical malpractice can be catastrophic. As the victim of misconduct, negligence or malpractice from a medical provider, you have the right to seek justice for the harm you have experienced. However, it is important...
On behalf of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP | Jun 23, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
A failure to diagnose can result in devastating consequences for victims. Victims of misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis or a failure to diagnose can suffer a worsened condition or even death which is why medical malpractice legal resources are available to them and their...
On behalf of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP | Jun 3, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Doctors take an oath not to cause harm, but they are human and not immune to making errors. In cases where a mistake was preventable, a doctor may wind up liable for the damages. Not all medical mistakes cause harm, and some mistakes may stem from conclusions that...
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...
