Medical Malpractice

Residents in Youngstown, Ohio, often watch their favorite sports stars on the television and elevate them to a god-like status. Often, individuals forget that our favorite sports stars aren't gods, but rather they are humans with human medical issues. As...

A Pittsburgh man filed a six-count lawsuit in December 2011 for a 2010 2-month admission at a skilled nursing facility in Danville, West Virginia. The short term admission ended in the death of the resident, who is the subject of...

All across Ohio, proud new parents are taking home their precious new bundle of joy. New parents taking home their baby may feel excited, nervous, eager or a million other emotions. One thing they should not be experiencing is heartbreak....

If some Pennsylvania legislators get their way, dentists throughout the state will face a change to their businesses. Last year, a bill was introduced that would require every dentist in the state of Pennsylvania to purchase malpractice insurance. Known as...

When the medical malpractice of a doctor or nursing home caretaker causes harm to or even the death of a patient, the victim of the negligence or the victim's surviving family can seek compensation for their loss. Damages in a...

A recent survey of orthopedic surgeons reinforced a reality known to health care observers for years. As a perceived protection against medical malpractice lawsuits, doctors order numerous superfluous medical tests. Commonly called "defensive medicine," this practice is estimated to cost...

When patients seeks treatment at a hospital, they are putting their trust not only in the doctors and the nurses but in the hands of the entire staff. A patient trusts that each person will act in their best interests and...

Anesthetists in Pennsylvania have a very important job: these doctors are responsible for keeping you and your loved ones alive during surgery. Too much anesthesia causes the patient to slip away. Too little, and anesthesiologists condemn a patient to awareness...

It is probably fair to say that no one wants to have to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. They can be complicated and a positive outcome is not guaranteed. Still, most are likely glad that the opportunity to do so...

In a recent study, over 2000 doctors were asked whether they ever lie to patients. Many member of the public were shocked by doctors' self-reported rates of untruthfulness.Some 20 percent of doctors admitted they had not told patients the truth...

There are of course many reasons that patients are injured while in the care of medical professionals not only in Pennsylvania, but throughout the country as well. As is the case in virtually any situation where accidents occur, many of...

For many people seeking to improve their appearance, undergoing some sort of plastic surgery is the route they choose. Residents of Pennsylvania considering this option might want to do their homework before they decide to do it. Throughout the country...