In a stunning turn of events, the $45 million settlement negotiated by Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott to resolve litigation stemming from their former partner’s alleged malpractice involving a Ponzi scheme is now in doubt….
Let’s be honest. Going to the hospital is never a pleasant experience, even if you’re going there for something positive like the birth of a baby. Hospitals are places where the food is generally bad,…
From the time that we are small children, we are taught that physicians are voices of authority and knowledge who are to be trusted and relied upon. Perhaps that is why our society holds doctors…
If you have suffered harm as a result of a mistake or oversight made by a professional and are considering pursuing legal action, you may be unclear as to whether you’ve been a victim of…
When it comes to situations where people are injured or suffer some kind of harm in the course of seeking or receiving medical care, people often wonder whether they or their loved ones should file…
News coverage of nursing home abuse is a nightmare come-to-life for millions of Americans who have loved ones receiving care in long-term care and nursing home facilities. No matter how glossy and beautiful the facilities’…
With any amount of luck, you will never need major surgery, but if you do and your situation allows you the opportunity to do some planning, there are certain steps that you can take to…
When the official death certificate doesn’t reflect the actual cause of death, many families are alarmed to see the paperwork. In some cases, it may seem the hospital is attempting a cover-up. In others, it…
Medical accidents happen, but when does it qualify as medical malpractice? To qualify, there are certain specifications that must be met. It is considered medical malpractice when a hospital, doctor, or other health care professional…
Medical malpractice occurs when a patient is harmed by a medical professional, such as a doctor, due to the professional not fulfilling their duty of care. This means the professional did not competently perform their…