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Potential Consequences of Delayed Diagnosis of Thiamine Deficiency

What Is Thiamine Deficiency? Thiamine deficiency is a condition where one’s thiamine level is too low.  Thiamine, also known as vitamin B1, is one of the B vitamins and is considered an essential vitamin.  Thiamine is…

Recent Pennsylvania Superior Court Ruling Is A Win For Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Victims

The Pennsylvania Superior Court’s decision in Ehmer v. Maxim Crane Works, L.P., 296 A.3d 1202 (Pa. Super. 2023), will make it easier for plaintiffs to keep their cases in the county of their choosing.  Mr. Ehmer,…

The Philadelphia Business Journal announced its 2023 “Best of the Bar” honorees

The Philadelphia Business Journal announced its 2023 “Best of the Bar” honorees, and Youman & Caputo was one of only two Philadelphia law firms to have an attorney honored in the plaintiff’s personal injury category. Read…

Fetal Distress Syndrome and Medical Malpractice     

Fetal distress syndrome is a dangerous situation during childbirth that requires immediate intervention by the labor and delivery team. When caregivers fail to recognize the signs of fetal distress or fail to take timely and appropriate…

Maternal Mortality: Why Does it Still Happen?

Maternal mortality – a death associated with pregnancy or childbirth – is a tragedy that still occurs daily in the United States despite medical advances. The U.S. is one of the most advanced countries in the…

How Do Surgical Infections Occur?

After undergoing a surgical procedure or operation, the last thing a patient needs is to suffer an infection. Post-operative site infections can be serious and even life-threatening, especially if they lead to sepsis – an extreme…

Can a Med Spa Be Held Liable for Medical Malpractice?

Med spas are growing in popularity as both men and women discover the benefits of medical care combined with spa services. Med spas offer medical-grade aesthetic procedures in a relaxing spa setting. Unfortunately, not all med…

U.S. Medical Malpractice Facts & Figures – 2022

Medical malpractice is a problem that pervades hospitals and health care centers around the United States. Patients assume their doctors are careful and will take all the proper steps when providing care. Unfortunately, health care providers…

How Does Medical Negligence Cause Shoulder Dystocia?  

Shoulder dystocia is a condition that can occur during childbirth when one or both of the infant’s shoulders get stuck in the birth canal, behind the mother’s pubic bone. If not handled correctly, shoulder dystocia can…

How Can Medical Malpractice Cause a Spinal Cord Injury?

Medical malpractice, or the negligent mistakes of a medical provider, can cause serious patient injuries, including damage to a victim’s spinal cord. Spinal cord injuries are extremely serious and can cause medical conditions that may last…