When expectant mothers have complications during delivery, or their doctors suspect or diagnose their infants with birth defects, many parents fear that their babies will have brain damage. In many cases, pediatricians tell parents that it is too early to tell whether a newborn or toddler has suffered brain damage. Early diagnoses of brain damage […]
People seek treatment from their healthcare providers with the hope that their conditions will improve. While the outcome of treatment cannot be guaranteed, there are certain situations in which a medical professional can negligently cause serious injuries or patient death. Medical malpractice is much more prevalent than many people realize. A study conducted by researchers […]
Prescription drug errors can be serious and result in severe injuries or patient death. These types of errors occur when doctors or other medical providers make mistakes when prescribing, administering, filling drugs. Some common types of prescription drug errors include prescribing the wrong drug, prescribing or filling the wrong dose, administering a drug to the […]
Many Pennsylvania residents believe that if they file a medical malpractice lawsuit, they will have to go to trial. If you are the victim of medical negligence, filing a claim does not necessarily mean that you will be forced to go to a jury trial. In fact, many malpractice cases are settled outside of court. […]
For expectant parents, the arrival of a new baby is frequently a cherished event. Thankfully, most births are relatively smooth. However, complications can occur during pregnancy and the delivery process and potentially cause injuries to the infants and mothers. When a baby suffers preventable injuries during pregnancy or delivery, it is critical to protect the […]