Firm Blog: Medical Malpractice

Surgical Injury Statistics Statistics indicate that over 4,000 patients undergoing surgery are injured each year. These medical mistakes can be disastrous on a patient’s health, and they are preventable in most cases. Read on to learn more about the common causes of surgical errors and what your legal rights may be if you have been […]

Experts estimate that over 10,000 newborns are diagnosed with cerebral palsy each year. In addition, about 764,000 Americans report suffering from at least one symptom of the condition on a regular basis. The prevalence of this disorder is caused by medical mistakes that occur during pregnancy or as the child is being delivered. Unfortunately, the […]

According to research conducted by the Mayo Clinic in 2017, more than 20 percent of patients who sought a second opinion regarding a diagnosis at the Clinic had been misdiagnosed – meaning that the condition they were told they had was incorrect. That same research found that only 12 percent of those seeking a second […]

Medical diagnostics errors occur more frequently than one would think. In a 2015 study published by the National Academy of Medicine, it was reported that most people will receive an incorrect or delayed diagnosis in their lifetimes, which can sometimes have serious consequences. Moreover, the National Academy of Medicine reported that approximately 12 million people, […]

Cancer is a silent killer; a genetic mutation that occurs in the cells of our own bodies that can end up becoming a widespread disease that overtakes healthy cells and cause death. Cancer symptoms can manifest in a variety of ways and may cause symptoms that are seemingly unrelated to cancer, leading patients and doctors […]

Cervical cancer is a form of cancer that affects the cervix, which is located at the lower part of the uterus and connects to the vagina. The most common cause of cervical cancer is the human papillomavirus, or HPV. HPV is transmitted with skin-to-skin sexual contact. It is a virus that can be carried by […]

Many people across the country wake up in the morning, grab a glass of water, and swallow a few prescription pills to start the day. These medications are typically prescribed by doctors and put together by pharmacists — all in an effort to treat a person’s condition or improve their health. You, as a patient, […]

Not much is more important than your health. Making sure your body is as healthy as your mind will only make life easier and more enjoyable. Not to mention, a healthy body will lend a hand in living a long and fulfilling life. While many people make it a point to see a dentist every […]

According to the National Cancer Institute, there exist more than 100 types of cancer in the world today. Cancer, which is a disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body, can target any person, at any age, at any time. It is scary to think about, especially when […]

The 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 […]