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 […]
Many patients suffer serious injuries each year because of their healthcare provider’s negligence. When a medical provider’s treatment deviates from the standard of care expected of medical professionals in the same practice field and geographic area, a patient who is injured as a result can pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit to recover compensation. However, before […]
A common misconception about medical malpractice lawsuits is that many that are filed are frivolous and are pursued by overly aggressive attorneys. Some politicians press the idea that medical malpractice lawsuits do nothing other than drive up the cost of health care. However, statistics about medical malpractice demonstrate that these ideas are untrue. Instead, the […]