Category: Medical Malpractice

Do You Have a Medical Malpractice Case?

Do You Have a Medical Malpractice Case?

If you think that a doctor or another health care professional might have made medical mistakes that caused your injuries but are unsure whether you have a viable malpractice claim, you are not alone. Many people are unsure whether they might have grounds to file a malpractice claim. While some forms of medical malpractice are […]

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Does Pennsylvania Cap Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases?

Does Pennsylvania Cap Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases?

In Pennsylvania, people see their doctors or go to the hospital with the expectation that they will receive good treatment for their medical conditions or injuries. While people place a lot of trust in their doctors and other health care providers, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and others sometimes make mistakes. While doctors are not expected to […]

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Recognizing When Medical Malpractice Has or Has not Occurred

Recognizing When Medical Malpractice Has or Has not Occurred

Medical malpractice can result in serious injuries or death and can occur in many different ways. However, it is important to recognize that not every case involving a patient’s worsened condition will also involve an act of medical negligence. Being unhappy with the outcome of treatment does not mean that the doctor or other medical […]

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What Is Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice?

What Is Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice?

In most cases involving allegations of medical malpractice, determining whether the defendant engaged in negligence when treating or failing to treat a patient who was injured as a result. Medical malpractice claims measure negligence allegations against the applicable medical standard of care that applied to the treatment the patient received under the circumstances. Determining the […]

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