Blog: Medical Malpractice
- Three Things to Know about Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Rules
Apr 20, 2016
Certain Pennsylvania laws can affect the outcome of a person’s medical malpractice claim – and even whether that claim can be filed at all. Below are three important rules that apply to Pennsylvania medical malpractice cases. 1. Time Limits for Filing a Medical Malpractice Claim Statutes of limitations limit the amount of time person has to file a lawsuit. In Pennsylvania, the deadline to file a medical malpractice claim is two years after the date the plaintiff...Read More - Effects of NJ Statute of Limitations on Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Apr 19, 2016
New Jersey limits the amount of time injured patients and their families have to bring a medical malpractice lawsuit. It’s important for those who suspect they were harmed by malpractice to know about these laws to ensure they are able to protect their legal rights. A state’s statute of limitations refers to specific deadlines for filing a lawsuit. In New Jersey, a person injured by medical malpractice must file suit within two years of the alleged...Read More - Medical Malpractice Involving Drug Errors May be Higher Than Reported
Apr 13, 2016
Since 1992, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received nearly 30,000 reports of medication errors. As these reports are voluntary, the Agency believes the number of medication errors that actually occur is much higher. A medication error is “… any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while the medication is in the control of the health care professional, patient, or consumer,” according to the National Coordinating...Read More - Medical Malpractice during Emergency Care
Apr 12, 2016
Health care professionals must act quickly during medical emergencies, which can lead to mistakes and patient injury. However, whether an injured patient can file a medical malpractice lawsuit depends largely on which medical personnel acted negligently – a first responder, a doctor or nurse, or an emergency room (ER) staff member. While the vast majority of states have laws protecting first responders from medical malpractice lawsuits, no such protections apply to ER doctors and nurses. First...Read More - Can a Pharmacist be Held Liable for Medical Malpractice?
Apr 12, 2016
Errors can happen at any stage during medication administration, but there are steps you can take to help prevent them. Millions of people in the U.S. trust pharmacists with the task of giving them the correct prescribed medications. Pharmacists’ mistakes can have life-threatening consequences, but when can they be held liable for negligence and professional malpractice? A pharmacist may be responsible for tasks beyond accurately dispensing the medication, depending on their state’s specific laws. These additional tasks may...Read More - What Role Does Informed Consent Play in a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
Apr 5, 2016
Informed consent refers to the agreement established that patients have been fully informed by their doctor about a medical procedure’s potential risks. Patients are often asked to sign a consent form before undergoing a medical procedure. However, these forms alone do not necessarily prove that a person gave informed consent. Doctors have a duty to provide their patients with essential information that will help them make informed choices about their medical care. If a patient is...Read More - Can Nurses be Held Liable in Medical Malpractice Cases?
Apr 5, 2016
A mistake made by any medical professional can result in death or injury. Nurses often have a great deal of responsibility for their patients. A nurse must provide appropriate and proper care to his or per patient. Nursing malpractice occurs when a nurse fails to meet the standard of care that a competent nurse under the same circumstances would meet, and those negligent actions led to patient harm. Nursing Malpractice May Involve: Failure to take appropriate immediate steps...Read More - Can I File Suit Against a Physician for a Medical Misdiagnosis?
Apr 1, 2016
Patients can suffer permanent health consequences when a health care professional fails to make a timely and accurate diagnosis of a medical condition. Below are a few important questions and answers about misdiagnosis and filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. When is a Misdiagnosis Considered Malpractice? A patient’s lawyer must establish four elements in order to bring a medical malpractice claim. First, the physician must have owed a legal duty to act with the same skill, care and...Read More - Acting as the Voice for Medical Misdiagnosis Victims
Mar 31, 2016
A study published in the British Medical Journal has estimated that one patient in 20 who visit outpatient settings are misdiagnosed every year. That’s about 12 million American adults who suffer the consequences of a delayed, missed or incorrect diagnosis. Half of those errors in diagnosis could lead to serious harm, and it’s unacceptable. The attorneys at Anapol Weiss have been the voice of many patients and their families whose lives were turned upside down because...Read More - Will a Gap in Medical Treatment Affect Your Claim?
Mar 25, 2016
It’s important to seek medical help right away when you’re involved in a car accident – even if you don’t think you were seriously injured. Aside from the fact that the pain will likely increase in the coming days, having an official record of all car accident injuries is necessary when seeking compensation. Insurance adjusters will look for ways to devalue a person’s claim, and this begins with reviewing medical records to assess the documented injuries...Read More