September 19, 2013 When a doctor, hospital, or member of their medical staff makes a mistake, the victim may be…
Read MorePennsylvania Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Payouts Second Highest In Nation
May 15, 2013 Last year, medical malpractice payouts from across the United States totaled $3.6 billion. Now, a new study…
Read MorePhiladelphia Couple Files Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Against Drug Rehab Center
January 24, 2013 A prominent Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, couple recently filed a Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice lawsuit in United States District Court against a…
Read MoreStudy Finds High Rates Of Medical Errors
December 20, 2012 Johns Hopkins University researchers found that despite efforts to improve patient safety in medical facilities, thousands of…
Read MoreWoman Faces Preliminary Hearing In Medical Malpractice Death
October 11, 2012 The 40-year-old Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, woman accused of both medical malpractice and killing a 22-year-old woman by performing…
Read MorePennsylvania Courts Award Family $6.4 Million For Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
June 28, 2012 A Pennsylvania jury recently awarded the family of a man, who died after his heart condition was…
Read MoreNew Jersey Anesthesiologist’s License Suspended After Botched Surgery
Doctors must undergo a rigorous examination process to ensure that they have the proper training to perform procedures safely on patients. If a doctor is engaged in medical malpractice, the doctor may be subject to having his or her medical license revoked.
Read MoreSurvey finds support for special courts to hear medical malpractice suits
May 31, 2012 The Hill (5/30, Baker) reports in its “Healthwatch” blog on a poll conducted for Common Good finding…
Read MoreMost medical malpractice claims are decided in physician’s favor
May 15, 2012 Medscape (5/15) reports, “Results of a new study of medical malpractice claims offer a mix of reassurance…
Read MoreNumber of Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Claims On The Decline
May 11, 2012 Philadelphia Magazine‘s “Be Well Philly” blog (5/8, Hingston) reported two significant rules changes made a decade ago…
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