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Bariatric Surgery: Complications and Liability

Bariatric surgery refers to any procedure performed on the stomach or intestines to induce weight loss. It is a major type of surgery that is incredibly invasive. For this reason, it comes with a risk of…

Does Pennsylvania Have Caps on Medical Malpractice Damages?  

If a patient sustains an injury due to the preventable mistakes of a medical practitioner in Pennsylvania, he or she has the right to file a medical malpractice claim. This type of lawsuit can be filed…

Why Do Wrong Site Surgeries Occur?

Wrong site surgeries are among the most easily preventable medical errors. If surgeons, medical staff, surgery centers and hospitals proactively adopt and follow simple proactive measures, wrong site surgeries would not happen. There are universal protocols…

Pennsylvania Superior Court Rules on Transferring Case Venues

Recent Pennsylvania Superior Court Ruling Makes it Harder for Defendants to Transfer Cases to a Different Venue The Pennsylvania Superior Court ruling in Ehmer v. Maxim Crane Works, L.P., 2023 Pa. Super. 96 (June 7, 2023),…

What Is the Difference Between Cerebral Palsy & Erb’s Palsy?

If anything goes wrong during the birth or delivery of a child, it can cause serious injuries to the infant. Neurological conditions, broken bones, paralysis and palsies can all occur due to issues during labor and…

The Dangers of a Missed Meningitis Diagnosis

Meningitis is a serious bacterial infection that can lead to blood poisoning, brain damage, nerve damage or death if not caught and treated promptly. Unfortunately, medical malpractice can cause a delay in diagnosis of this dangerous…

What Are the Dangers of a Delayed Diagnosis?

Every year, medical errors affect thousands of patients throughout the United States. One example is a diagnostic error, such as a delayed diagnosis. Failure to promptly and accurately diagnose a medical condition can cause a patient…

How Do Brain Injuries Occur as a Result of Medical Negligence?

Brain injuries are some of the most devastating types of injuries imaginable. Careless or inappropriate treatment by a health care professional, known as medical negligence or malpractice, could cause a patient to suffer a brain injury….

What Are the Four Most Common Causes of Anaphylaxis?

Anaphylaxis is an extremely dangerous physical reaction to an allergy. If not immediately treated, anaphylaxis can be life-threatening. It can lead to trouble breathing and heart problems that may be fatal. Learn the four most common…

Identifying Obstetric and Gynecology Malpractice    

Obstetricians and gynecologists, often shortened to OB-GYNs, are medical practitioners who provide care related to the female reproductive system, pregnancy, labor and child delivery. If you or your child have suffered an injury that you believe…