Every doctor must have a license from the state to practice medicine. Licensing guidelines are very strict, and malpractice issues could lead to licensing issues for a doctor. If you have a situation where you feel your doctor has violated some law or ethical...
Malpractice
Off-label prescriptions: Can they lead to medical malpractice?
Is it medical malpractice in Pennsylvania if injury occurs due to an off-label medication? The practice is a slippery medical slope. Taking a misappropriated drug for what it was not intended sounds wrong. But it is relatively common in medical communities. It's not...
Top 3 most misdiagnosed cancers
Many cancer patients in Pennsylvania are misdiagnosed. It could mean that a cancer diagnosis was delayed or that a cancer patient was diagnosed with a disease that they don’t have. Either way, a misdiagnosis can be dangerous, especially when it is not corrected before...
Common types of surgical errors
Statistics show that around 225,00 people die from medical malpractice annually, and some reports say it could be higher. Medical malpractice in Pittsburg means a doctor or medical professional fell below the standard of care. Reports show that many medical errors...
What if you’re diagnosed with oral cancer too late?
If caught in the early stages, oral cancer can be treated. The longer it takes to detect, the lower the mortality rate. A late diagnosis can be the result of negligence. In Pennsylvania, that's an argument for medical malpractice. Oral cancer exam The American Cancer...
Damages to claim in birth injuries
Birth injury lawsuits may require significant compensation for injured children and their families. Cerebral palsy is one of the most common issues that families face because of medical negligence. If you live in Pennsylvania and need to file a medical malpractice...
What are the most common errors that lead to medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice is extremely common in Pennsylvania and occurs when healthcare professionals are negligent with the medical care they provide. Some of the most common errors that lead to medical malpractice include misdiagnosing or failing to diagnose patients....
Medical malpractice and costly medication errors
One of the most commonplace types of medical malpractice in Pennsylvania involves medication errors. A study has revealed that almost 1.5 million medication errors occur in the United States annually. That translates to a medication error occurring in the country...
Hospital medication dispensing errors can be harmful
Approximately 6,800 different types of prescription medications are available in the United States and dispensed in Pennsylvania hospitals. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 7,000 to 9,000 people die in the U.S. annually as the result of some sort of medication error....
Medical malpractice can cause these types of birth injuries
Sometimes, the cause behind a birth injury in Pennsylvania is medical malpractice. If you suspect that negligence from your health care provider injured your newborn, you could speak with a lawyer to see if there is a case that you can pursue compensation. Negligence...