Medical Malpractice

It’s certainly no secret that there is a crisis in the healthcare industry. Hospitals, nursing homes and medical practices are struggling to find direct care staff across the United States. Unfortunately, the lack of adequate staffing is causing harm to patients. Why...

The reality is that no matter how experienced a doctor is, there’s always a possibility that they may misdiagnose a patient. For a misdiagnosis to result in a successful lawsuit, it must lead to delayed treatment, improper medical care, worsened health outcomes, or...

As a patient in a hospital, you place a lot of trust in the doctors and nurses looking after you. Most repay this trust amply, but sometimes there are exceptions. One of these exceptions is when the people attending you make a medication error.  As drugs are powerful...

The nerves play an essential role in the body's function. They carry signals to the brain about everything concerning your body, including balance, temperature, texture and pain.  So, what happens when the nerves get damaged during surgery? Once the communication...

According to a recent CNN report, about one in 18 patients are misdiagnosed in U.S. emergency rooms annually. What does that tell us, aside from the importance of getting a second or third medical opinion? It tells us that misdiagnosing illnesses in an urgent care...

In some cases, when you go to the doctor, they may believe that you have skin cancer. But they’re actually looking at a different type of condition that often mimics skin cancer or presents similar symptoms. One problem, however, is that this can also work in the...

Data recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that the U.S. maternal mortality rate – which has been rising for years – nearly doubled between 2018 and 2021. This upward trend is affecting Black mothers at a rate that is 2.6...

Some illnesses and diseases take years to advance. Others can do so in a matter of hours or even minutes. Patients rely on doctors to get their diagnosis right the first time, regardless of the speed at which their conditions may be manifesting. Unfortunately, many...

Pennsylvanians who need medical care are inclined to trust doctors, nurses and others involved in the treatment process. This is due to the belief that they are trained professionals with experience who know how to adhere to proper protocol, hygiene and safety....