Medical Malpractice

This past weekend much of the world observed World Hepatitis Day. On this day many took some time to reflect upon the progress that has been made in the treatment of the disease.  The once incurable disease affects the liver...

Hospitals across the country and in states like Ohio, have strict policies with regard to the sterilization of hospital tools and equipment. Hospitals that fail to ensure tools and equipment are in proper working order and sterilized, put patients at...

On this blog when we discuss medical malpractice claims, we often do so in the context of medical mistakes that arise in the course of treating a patient that result in harm. These are not the only situations that could...

There is no doubt that the use of technology has greatly improved modern medicine. Today, various technological advances are routinely used throughout the medical field to aid in everything from complex surgical procedures to the distribution of prescription drugs. A...

Residents of the state of Pennsylvania rely upon their physicians to diagnose and treat their medical issues. Most patients have the expectation that based on the symptoms displayed and tests available, a doctor will correctly identify the issue. As we...

Individuals who undergo surgical procedures often have some concerns and reservations. Every medical procedure, even those deemed as being routine, carries with it certain risks. A patient could have a bad reaction to the anesthesia while unconscious or an infection...

Readers in Pittsburgh are likely aware of the damage caused by the Exeter Hospital hepatitis C outbreak. The hospital negligence associated with this case is well-documented. However, a recent report shows that hepatitis C infections resulting from negligence affect more...

A $6.4 million jury award was granted to an individual that suffered a stroke in 2007 due to alleged medical malpractice.  He and his wife claim that a failure of doctors to diagnose an infection is what ultimately led to...

We recently reported how misdiagnosis and failure to diagnose are the leading factors in most medical malpractice lawsuits. Both medical errors often result when a doctor is pressed for time, fails to perform adequate diagnostic tests or simply fails to...

In many cases, once a medical mistake is made there is nothing that can be done to undo the harm inflicted. Situations such as these often result in medical malpractice lawsuits. These claims may be filed by either the injured...

Many individuals in Pittsburgh go to a doctor when they experience an injury or illness. The assumption is that the doctor will provide them with the treatment necessary to address that issue. Sometimes that means a patient will need to...

Every day, thousands of Ohio residents seek medical treatment for a variety of illnesses and ailments. In some cases, patients may have symptoms that signify a more serious underlying medical condition. Oftentimes, however, doctors choose to merely treat bothersome symptoms...