What Are the Top Causes of Malpractice Claims Involving Nurses? Nurses are named as defendants in thousands of malpractice cases yearly. Their involvement is typically not as clear as that of doctors or other medical professionals. If you or a loved one has been harmed in this type of incident, … [Read more...]
Birth-Related Medical Malpractice Overview
August 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
What You Need to Know About Birth-Related Medical Malpractice For parents, there's nothing more important than the health and well-being of their child, but sometimes things can go wrong during the birth process. According to the CDC, for every 1,000 children born, about seven of them will suffer … [Read more...]
Common Medical Errors in the Emergency Room
July 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
6 Common Emergency Room Medical Errors It may surprise you to learn that the third leading cause of death in the United States is not a common disease, but in fact, it is medical errors. This is unusually high compared to other developed countries, including Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada and … [Read more...]
When Are Pharmacists Liable for Your Medical Injuries?
April 4, 2022 by Leave a Comment
When Pharmacists Are Liable for Injuries Each year, roughly 1.5 million people suffer from medical errors. Though the majority of medical malpractice cases are filed against doctors, there can be some situations where a pharmacist is at fault. If you're dealing with an injury after incorrect … [Read more...]
Who Should Take Responsibility for a Prescription Medication Error?
February 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Who Is Liable for a Prescription Medication Error? More than 131 million Americans use at least one prescription medication every day, and the average American takes four prescription medications daily. Each year, between 7,000 and 9,000 Americans die as a result of prescription medication errors. … [Read more...]
Proof That Must Be Obtained for Medical Malpractice
September 17, 2021 by Leave a Comment
How to Prove Fault in a Medical Malpractice Case Medical malpractice claims can occur for any number of reasons, which include everything from an incorrect dosage being prescribed to a surgical error that results in further injury. It's estimated that more than 250,000 people die as a result of a … [Read more...]
What Types of Common Birth Injuries Count as Medical Malpractice?
August 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
For every 1,000 children born in the U.S., approximately seven of them suffer birth injuries. A birth injury is any type of physical harm resulting from a traumatic birth, and in many cases, birth injuries are entirely preventable. If your child is injured because a medical professional did not … [Read more...]
Reasons for the Early Misdiagnoses of COVID-19
July 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Why Doctors Missed Early Cases of the Coronavirus In 2020, the novel coronavirus has affected millions of people around the world. In the United States alone, COVID-19 is responsible for over 100,000 deaths. In addition, the coronavirus pandemic has closed businesses, canceled sporting events and … [Read more...]
Medical Malpractice and the Failure to Diagnose Cancer
February 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
When Doctors Fail to Diagnose Cancer Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in Pennsylvania, but early detection and treatment can make all the difference when it comes to outcomes and survival. When doctors fail to diagnose cancer, the disease may spread, rendering treatment more difficult … [Read more...]
Pharmacy Errors Can Result in Serious Injuries
March 19, 2019 by Leave a Comment
In Pennsylvania, claims for injuries resulting from medical malpractice are largely governed by the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Act. A component of the MCARE Act is that health care providers must report all injury incidents and near misses, and the Pennsylvania Patient Safety … [Read more...]