- PA Supreme Court to Reexamine Evidence in Medical Malpractice Case
March 28, 2018
Read MoreThe Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has decided to reexamine one case’s acceptance of evidence in a recent medical malpractice lawsuit. The original case alleged that a doctor was negligent during the victim’s hysterectomy and that he accidentally severed her bowel during the surgery in 2013. At trial, the judge allowed the defense to explain to […]
- Signs of Colon Cancer You Should Not Ignore
January 23, 2018
Read MoreAccording to the American Cancer Society, it can be very difficult to treat colon cancer if it spreads to nearby areas, therefore it’s important to recognize early signs and symptoms of colon cancer. Constipation. It’s an important sign of colon cancer in the colon. Medical literature indicates that there is correlation between constipation and an […]
- Beaver County Suit Claims Opioid-Related Industries Lied About Drugs’ Addictive Qualities
November 29, 2017
Read MoreBeaver County statistics report that there have been 279 reported cases of overdose deaths from 2012 to 2017. Pharmaceutical companies are legally protected by certain legislation. To hold these companies criminally liable, the Attorney General would need to bring a case against them. Individuals hurt in medical malpractice cases can still seek a resolution through […]
- Family of Patient Who Refused Blood Transfusion on Religious Grounds May Not Pursue Medical Malpractice Claim, Says Court
September 14, 2017
Read MoreA unanimous three-judge panel of the Pennsylvania Superior Court has ruled that the family of a patient who repeatedly refused blood transfusions on religious grounds may not pursue a medical malpractice claim related to the patient’s death, according to a recent article in the Legal Intelligencer. The patient involved in the case was hospitalized with […]
- FDA Sends Warning Letters to 14 Companies That Sold Illegal Cancer Treatments
May 19, 2017
Read MoreOn April 25, 2017, the Federal Drug Administration announced they had posted warning letters to 14 U.S.-based companies selling products that falsely claimed could cure, prevent, treat, or diagnose cancer. The FDA explains that despite their marketing claims, these products are not approved by the FDA and could be dangerous to consumers. Director of the […]
- Emergency Room Malpractice: Failure to Diagnose Stroke
January 19, 2017
Read MoreOftentimes, patients present to the Emergency Room with multiple complaints that can give rise to different potential diagnoses. For example, the patient may present to the Emergency Room with primary cardiac symptoms, but also complain of arm and hand numbness. In addition to including a cardiac problem (myocardial infarction or heart attack) as part of […]
- Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis of Spinal Epidural Abscess
January 03, 2017
Read MoreOverview A spinal epidural abscess can threaten the spinal cord or cauda equina by compressing the spinal cord or surrounding nerves and also by vascular compromise. If untreated, an evolving infection in the spinal epidural space can compress or impinge on the spinal cord, producing sensory dysfunction, motor dysfunction and ultimately progress to paralysis or […]
- Gentamicin Toxicity Malpractice Attorney
December 13, 2016
Read MoreGentamicin Toxicity is the single most common known cause of Bilateral Vestibulopathy. Gentamicin is a very powerful antibiotic that has very serious and dangerous side effects. It typically is only used to treat very serious infections caused by Gram-negative organisms and should not be used when treating common but less serious infections. Symptoms of Gentamicin […]
- Misdiagnosis of Lung Cancer or Delay Diagnosis of Lung Cancer
December 01, 2016
Read MoreWhen a suspicious lesion appears on an imaging study of the lung (X-Ray or CT Scan typically), the obvious concern is for lung cancer and the only way to exclude or confirm a cancer diagnosis is through a biopsy. A biopsy is indeed the “gold standard” when it comes to determining the true character of […]
- Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis of a Heart Attack
November 29, 2016
Read MoreMisdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis of a Heart Attack Oftentimes, people go to the emergency room, URGI Care centers (Med Express), or their family doctor complaining of symptoms that may be caused by an impending heart attack. Typical symptoms can include shortness of breath, chest discomfort, pressure, heaviness, or pain in the arm or below the […]
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