Understanding Vicarious Liability in Medical Malpractice
A medical mistake can change your life in a way that feels hard to put into words. Pain, lost time at work, and fear about what comes next can all hit at once. In Pennsylvania, vicarious liability is one of the legal tools that can help connect the dots when the provider who caused the […]
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Common Surgical Mistakes That Lead to Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Surgery should fix a problem, not create a new one. When preventable mistakes harm a patient, the issue becomes surgical error malpractice. Patients often ask how a medical malpractice lawyer will help after a bad outcome. Under Pennsylvania law, the case will turn on whether the surgical team failed to meet accepted medical standards and […]
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Wrongful Death From Medical Malpractice: What Families Can Do
Your loved one trusted their doctor. They went to the hospital expecting help, expecting healing, expecting to come home. Instead, you’re planning a funeral. The grief is unbearable, made worse by the gnawing suspicion that something went terribly wrong, that the death was preventable, that someone made a catastrophic mistake. You’re not imagining things. Medical […]
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Filing a Lawsuit for Medical Misdiagnosis in Philadelphia
You trusted your doctor with your health and maybe even your life. You described your symptoms honestly, answered every question, and followed their advice. Then everything went terribly wrong. Maybe you were told your chest pain was anxiety when it was actually a heart condition. Maybe a radiologist missed the cancer on your scan. Maybe […]
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How Long Do You Have To File a Medical Malpractice Claim in NJ?
In cases of medical negligence, it may be possible to sue the healthcare provider responsible for your injuries. However, be aware that there is a filing deadline and act accordingly. Learn more about the medical malpractice statute of limitations in NJ, including the general lawsuit cutoff date and whether exceptions apply. Understanding Medical Malpractice Before […]
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Understanding Medical Malpractice for Surgical Errors in PA
When a surgeon makes an error during surgery that results in injuries or further medical complications, the patient may consider filing a medical malpractice claim. Surgical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional breaches the medical standard of care and causes damages. Learn more about claiming medical malpractice after a surgical error in Pennsylvania. For legal […]
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Can Medical Malpractice Cause a Stroke?
Yes, medical malpractice can cause a stroke. Whether your healthcare professional did not take certain risk factors into account or prescribed you the wrong medication, they can be held liable in court. If you’ve been hurt by a doctor, our team could help you learn more about medical errors that can cause a stroke and […]
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$7M Verdict Won in Medical Malpractice Case
Recently, Attorney Richard Godshall represented a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case in Western Pennsylvania, and his client received $6.95 million. Attorney Godshall demonstrated to the court that his client’s healthcare providers caused a 13-month delay in his diagnosis of colorectal cancer. Case Details The case, Delavern v. Health Services of Clarion, was held in […]
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Pennsylvania Venue Law Has Changed for Malpractice Cases
In the past, Pennsylvania law not only set out strict restrictions on when and how you were allowed to file suit against a negligent doctor, but it also restricted where you could bring this type of claim. These “venue laws” were put in place in 2002 as part of a wide-reaching effort by state legislators […]
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Medical Malpractice in Nursing Home Care
It’s difficult to know what to do if your family member suffered harm in a nursing home. In fact, it could be nearly impossible to get answers from the facility, let alone seek justice. You may be getting the runaround from staff or physicians. But your loved one is hurting, and you have a right […]
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