When Pottsville residents visit the doctor, they often place a great deal of trust in what the doctor has to say. Patients depend heavily on that trust when they follow a doctor's advice to undergo a certain procedure, take a specific medication or go through some...
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice claims can compensate suffering victims
A doctor's training imposes upon him certain duties of care that he must exercise when diagnosing and treating his patients. Pennsylvania residents rely on their doctors each and every day to meet those important duties to help ensure that their injuries and illnesses...
Holding nursing homes accountable when injuries occur
Tragedy can strike at any time for Pottsville residents. As discussed last week in this blog, no person is immune from being the victim of a medical error, whether they are of advanced age or just a baby.While any person can be the victim of medical malpractice, so...
What relief does one have after a birth injury is suffered?
When a new member is added to Pottsville residents' family, it is supposed to be one of the most joyous times in someone's life. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, such as when a premature delivery results in serious injury to the child.Birth injuries can...
Famed comedian’s family settles medical malpractice lawsuit
When it comes to sensitive matters like health care, even a relatively routine visit to the doctor can turn into a very serious matter for Pottsville residents. Whether a doctor misses a serious diagnosis that causes later harm to the patient or commits some error...
Navigating through the maze of medical malpractice issues
When Pottsville residents visit their health care professionals, they expect that their doctors and nurses will care for them properly and improve their health. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, as many patients suffer injury at the hands of those who are...
Is a doctor’s apology admissible in a malpractice case?
In the legal system, even the simplest of issues can become complicated in some cases. This is because a seemingly minor detail can have major legal significance, whether Pottsville residents realize it or not.For instance, last week this blog discussed the...
Doctors refuse to apologize after removing wrong rib on woman
Every Pottsville residents makes mistakes from time to time. Everyone is human, after all, and a basic part of the human experience is making mistakes and learning from them. The important thing is that individuals understand how to make the situation right after a...
New study ties users’ tweets to medical errors
The technological advances over the past several years have been amazing for Pottsville residents to watch and experience. The computing power that used to take up the space of a room can now fit conveniently in the palm of one's hand, and the functions of smartphones...
Finding relief when doctors make things worse, not better
When Pottsville residents go to see their doctor, the goal is to make things better, not worse. Unfortunately, this does not always occur, as doctors make errors from time to time that negatively impact the patient's health.There are many causes of doctor errors. For...