During labor and delivery in Pennsylvania, any number of things can go wrong. When the labor and delivery staff fail to take appropriate care during childbirth, either the mother or infant can suffer injuries and harm. One type of complication that can be caused by birth trauma is a condition called facial nerve palsy, which […]
Many Pennsylvanians go to their doctors’ offices, hospitals, or medical facilities to seek treatment for their medical conditions and injuries each year. While most doctors and other healthcare providers are competent professionals, some fail to meet the expected standard of care and negligently cause serious injuries or patient deaths. Medical mistakes are much more common […]
One category of compensatory damages that might be recoverable in Pennsylvania negligence claims is pain and suffering. Your potential pain and suffering damages include the non-economic losses you have suffered in your accident because of the defendant’s negligent or wrongful actions. The value of your pain and suffering damages will depend on multiple factors, including […]
Things can sometimes go wrong when people undergo surgery. While surgeries carry risks, and a good outcome cannot be guaranteed, some surgical errors amount to medical negligence. When a surgeon is negligent, you might be seriously injured and have a much longer road to recovery. A common type of surgical negligence that sometimes occurs involves […]
If you’ve been diagnosed with a mild concussion following an accident, you might be unsure about what it means for your long-term prognosis. Many Pennsylvanians have misconceptions about mild concussions and what they mean. The use of the word mild in your diagnosis does not mean that you shouldn’t take your diagnosis seriously. Even a […]