You have reason to believe that the medical treatment you received caused you injury or made your illness more severe. You’re not alone. Negligence and mistakes made by medical professionals happen more often than you think, and it’s normal to feel fearful, alone, confused, and frustrated afterward. But here in Pennsylvania, there may be something you can do. Pennsylvania medical malpractice claims exist to recover the cost of harm a provider caused, including medical bills, lost income, and long-term care. Medical Malpractice Lawyer explains:
Birth injury, misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose, and mistakes in administering anesthesia are all examples of violations of Pennsylvania malpractice law. But there may have been something else that happened to you, and you feel like you should look into a medical malpractice case. What’s the first thing you should know?
Medical Malpractice occurs when something called the Standard of Care is violated by a healthcare provider who commits some form of Medical Negligence. A Standard of Care is defined as the commonly practiced medical techniques used by medical professionals in the same geographic area for people suffering from a particular disorder or illness. Because that standard is measured locally, a Lackawanna County case turns on what other providers in the area would have done with the same patient. Our Scranton medical malpractice lawyers work with expert witnesses who can testify to that local standard.
In Pennsylvania, you have 2 years to file a Medical Malpractice case before the Statute of Limitations expires. The 2 year countdown begins when you discover or should have reasonably discovered that you sustained an injury due to your medical treatment. Basically, as soon as you suspect anything, you should call a lawyer.
A Medical Malpractice Lawyer will not take money from your pocket. If you think you may have a case, you can call and talk about it for free. Fees come out only if your case is settled or won. Patients in Luzerne County can reach a Wilkes-Barre medical malpractice lawyer at (570) 822-1400. Talk to us for free by calling us at (570) 346-2600 or filling out the contact form.
Peter Paul Olszewski, Jr., a shareholder and managing partner at Scartelli Olszewski, P.C., brings 37 years of litigation experience. He is a renowned trial lawyer in Pennsylvania, specializing in medical malpractice, personal injury, and criminal defense. Peter's notable achievements include securing multi-million-dollar verdicts and serving as District Attorney and Judge. He is committed to community involvement and is actively engaged in various legal associations.
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