Medical Malpractice

Although not every medical procedure results in a favorable outcome, in some cases, injuries can be the direct result of a physician’s negligence. Medical malpractice is the legal term for an injury inflicted on a patient due to a doctor or health care professional’s negligence or recklessness. However, not all cases of adverse results can be attributed to this offense.…

Hernias are a common medical issue, and over one million repairs are performed every year in the United States alone. Hernias occur when the muscle and connective tissue around the belly are weak. Patients often feel discomfort, pressure, or a small bulge as organs push out through the softer tissue. Today, a mesh product is often used to repair hernias.…

Wrong site surgery is unfortunately still a common occurrence. Though there have been many attempts to resolve the issue and a universal prevention protocol in place, operations on the wrong side of the body, the wrong site, or the wrong patient still occur many times per week. Surgery comes with its own multitude of risks, and should not be taken…

Many parents may ask themselves if their child’s cerebral palsy was preventable. Though the majority of cases are not, trauma during birth can potentially be the cause. Birth trauma can occur for a variety of reasons, one of which being medical negligence. Cerebral palsy refers to a group of disorders that affect a person’s movement. It can affect body movement,…

When you suffer from an injury that you believe was the result of your doctor or health care professional’s negligence, you may be wondering what your next steps are. You could file a medical malpractice lawsuit, but it may be difficult to determine what qualifies as a legitimate case. Below are three common lawsuits for medical malpractice in Pittsburgh, PA.…

Hernias occur when tissue or organs bulge through a weak spot or tear in the abdominal muscle. Hernia mesh is a screen-like surgical implant used to repair this condition. Hernia mesh has been shown to be effective at preventing reoccurrence and is currently the standard repair procedure. Unfortunately, there have been some mesh products that have been recalled, resulting in…