Suffering injuries or illnesses can be stressful for patients and their families. When you seek medical care from a doctor or another healthcare professional, you likely expect that you will receive quality treatment for your condition. Doctors are expected to provide care meeting certain medical standards. Unfortunately, however, things can go wrong and cause you […]
If you believe the care you received from your doctor or another healthcare provider was substandard, you might be considering a medical malpractice claim. However, unhappiness with the outcomes you received is not enough by itself to support a viable claim. Instead, the care you received must have deviated from the type of care a […]
Plastic surgery is increasingly popular as people search for ways to increase their aesthetics together with the need for reconstructive procedures following injuries and illnesses. According to an annual report from the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery National Databank, plastic surgery procedures increased by 54% year-over-year in 2021 vs. 2020, largely due to practices reopening following the […]
Most Pennsylvanians receive competent medical care when they go to the hospital or their doctor’s office. However, some people have bad experiences that cause serious injuries or even death because of medical errors. When a medical provider’s care fails to meet the standard that is expected of competent medical providers in the same medical practice […]
While medical malpractice falls under the umbrella of personal injury law, medical malpractice cases are known to be more difficult to prosecute and win for plaintiffs than other types of injury claims. To prove medical malpractice, plaintiffs must understand complex medical terms, partner closely with medical experts, and have access to extensive resources. Because of […]