On behalf of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP | Aug 19, 2018 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
For people in Pennsylvania with serious medical conditions like cancer, the ability to have access to good diagnostic testing is critical. These tests can not only be used to make an initial diagnosis but to monitor one’s progress throughout the treatment period...
On behalf of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP | Aug 3, 2018 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
Pennsylvanian residents like you are encouraged to get a yearly checkup. For some, this may include mammograms, which are used to check the health of your breast tissue. This is a valuable tool when it comes to figuring out whether or not you could have breast cancer....
On behalf of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP | Jul 19, 2018 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
When Pennsylvanians hear about misdiagnosis of a medical condition, your focus is likely on the doctor and his or her error. But what if the error comes from the radiologist who reads the images? Or what if the diagnosis is correct but could have—and maybe...
On behalf of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP | Jun 27, 2018 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
Most people in Pennsylvania know that there may be risks associated with a given medical treatment, medication or procedure but they may often need to pursue those things in order to take care of a problem bigger than the risk they deem to be present. Working with...
On behalf of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP | Jun 3, 2018 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
Most people in Pennsylvania would agree that when they or a close family member is given a serious diagnosis from a doctor, a lot of fear and concern can come rushing over them immediately. Along with those emotions often also come a lot of questions. If you are...
On behalf of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP | Jun 1, 2018 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
Claims of medical malpractice leveled against doctors in Harrisburg often come down to issues regarding the accepted standard of care. Patients may argue that their doctors deviated from it; doctors may counter that they did nothing wrong and that their work was...
On behalf of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP | May 21, 2018 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
Parents in Pennsylvania who have concerns about their children’s health should be able to trust their instincts but also their pediatricians. Unfortunately the latter is not always as reliable as moms and dads would hope or may need. When doctors fail to provide...
On behalf of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP | Apr 29, 2018 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
A generation ago, it seemed relatively rare to hear about someone having breast cancer. Today, a large number of people in Pennsylvania have either had breast cancer themselves or have personally known someone who has had this form of cancer. As many advances have...
On behalf of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP | Apr 23, 2018 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
Most Pennsylvania residents understand that to err is human. However, this sentiment becomes incredibly complex when a life is at stake. Although medical mistakes can be common, those involving cancer diagnoses have little room for error. Below are some common types...
On behalf of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP | Apr 5, 2018 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
When a doctor diagnoses a loved one with a terminal illness, life can change in an instant. Suddenly, routines, daily errands and even work shifts can become the complete opposite of what they once were. With all of the life changes that a serious illness can bring,...
