Every year in the United States, over 50 million surgeries are performed. Among those 50 million procedures, an estimated 7,000 to 9,000 people lose their lives to medical errors, anesthesia errors included. Unfortunately, even with modern technology, anesthesia errors persist, leading to alarming consequences, including permanent, debilitating injuries. In fact, out of every 1 million patients […]
When individuals experience medical malpractice, they often find themselves in a challenging predicament. Not only are they dealing with the physical and emotional toll of medical errors, but they must also make critical decisions about pursuing legal action. You may find that pursuing a settlement where you do not have to go to trial is […]
The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a transformation in the delivery of healthcare in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States. Although telemedicine was growing more popular prior to the pandemic, concerns about the novel coronavirus forced many healthcare providers to see patients virtually. While telehealth is convenient and helpful for many, there are also some legal […]
Wrong-site surgery is a shocking deviation from the expected standard of care and one of the most egregious examples of medical malpractice. For the victims of wrong-site surgery, the consequences may be life-altering. As such, you or a loved one impacted by wrong-site surgery may be seeking to begin a medical malpractice case. The medical […]
Medical misdiagnoses are more prevalent than you might imagine, and they can lead to serious injuries or even fatalities. Researchers at Johns Hopkins estimate that diagnostic errors cause between 80,000 and 160,000 deaths each year in the United States, making them the primary cause of medical malpractice claims. If you or a loved one has […]