Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Legal Questions

An answer to your question is much more difficult than you would expect.  However, it is likely that your limitations period is 2 years from the date you contracted MRSA.  Medical malpractice claims are very complicated and difficult and they really do require the assistance of an attorney experienced in this area.  Medical malpractice cases also usually requiring the  hiring of an expert witness to testify that your contracting MRSA was a result of negligence on the part of the doctor or clinic or hospital (whoever you are wishing to sue).  However, some state laws allow for a longer statute of limitations period if you did not find out about the injury/negligence until a period of time after it actually occurred.  A lawyer will not be able to tell you the exact date your statute of limitations period started to run without reviewing all your medical records related to this incident -- it all depends on the facts of your individual potential case.  I recommend contacting a medical malpractice attorney in your area and try to get a consultation (most are free).  They will probably want to review your medical records off the bat so it may be a good idea to go ahead and start requesting them.  I hope this information helps.  Best of luck! NOTE:  This response is general in nature and should not be considered legal advice.  No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this information.  ... Read More

This is a personal injury case which deals with possible intentional torts and the supervision of the security officer which could be negligence as well.  You should contact an attorney who specializes in personal injury lawsuits immediately to investigate all of your potential claims.  Also, make certain to photograph any scarring and residual abrasions to document the physical injury.   Scott B. Cooper 717-232-6300 scooper@schmidtkramer.com... Read More

Ordinarily, you would not expect a person to die from sepsis related to a surgical incision while they are in a medical facility. You should contact a local medical malpractice attorney to investigate the case. These attorneys offer free initial consultations and work on a contingency basis. Good luck. ... Read More

The standard of care for prescribing medication is generally known in the medical community or in the inserts for the different medications.  if you believe you may have a claim for medical negligence then you need to obtain your medical records from the physician and contact a lawyer who specializes in medical negligence claims. Scott B. Cooper scooper@schmidtkramer.com 717-232-6300... Read More

Generally a midwife will be covered under a doctor's medical malpractice insurance.  If you believe there was medical negligence then you need to contact a lawyer who handles medical negligence cases immediately.  These cases take a long time to investigate and there are certain statutes of limitations in which to file a claim. Scott B. Cooper 717-232-6300 scooper@schmidtkramer.com  ... Read More

You need to contact an attorney who handles insurance issues.  As part of any investigation the attorney will need to see the entire paper trail and the copy of your health insurance plan book.  There are many different laws (both state and federal) which may apply.  Also, you may have certain time limitations to act.  There also may be recourse by filing a complaint with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Insurance Department or Consumer Protection Division of the Attorney General.   Scott B. Cooper 717-232-6300 scooper@schmidtkramer.com... Read More

I am sorry to hear about your wife and these issues.  The best thing to do would be to gather the medical records from the hospital and all other records from health care providers related to this incident/injury and then call a local attorney to make an appointment.  You should call an attorney who focuses on medical malpractice.  The attorney will review the medical records and hear from you and your wife and then make a determination if they think there is a medical malpractice case.  Medical malpractice cases are very difficult to win and thus, an attorney should be consulted.  They require expert witnesses and can take years to litigate.  Each state has different laws and restrictions regarding medical malpractice suits so it is best to seek an attorney's advice as soon as possible.  You should be able to get a free consultation with an attorney in your area.  I hope this information helps.  NOTE:  This response is general in nature and should not be considered legal advice.  No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this information.  ... Read More

It is possible that the non-union could be a product of negligent surgery, but that is not necessarily so, because in some instances failure of a fusion to "fuse" is an accepted complication of the procedure. If you are a smoker, that can contribute to a non-union. Parenthetically, while you might see a foot drop because of a negligently performed lumbar spine surgery, you would not expect to see this as a result of cervical spine fusion surgery. Consequently, your assumption that the spine surgery caused the foot drop might be misplaced. ... Read More

There is a time limitation for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit, known as the Statute of Limitations. The Statute of Limitations varies by state and depends on the circumstances surrounding your case. In many states, the time limit is a certain amount of time from the date the injury occurred, or when you discovered the injury occurred. I recommend contacting a medical malpractice attorney in your area who can help you determine the Statute for your case. -Steve Levin & Perconti325 N. LaSalle St. Suite 450Chicago, IL 60654Phone: 312-332-2872Email: questions@levinperconti.comwww.levinperconti.com  ... Read More