What is Medical Malpractice?
Medical Malpractice is, “bad, wrong, or injudicious treatment of a patient, professionally and in respect to the particular disease or injury, resulting. in injury, unnecessary suffering, or death to the patient, and proceeding from ignorance, carelessness, want of proper professional skill, disregard of established rules or principles, neglect, or a malicious or criminal intent .” (Black’s Law Dictionary 1111. 4th Ed. Rev. 1968). Like general malpractice, it refers to negligence in a professional setting. However, it is limited to healthcare providers, such as a doctor or hospital.
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider deviates from the applicable standard of care, intentionally or unintentionally, and harms a patient. Cases such as Napier v. Greenzweig show that medical malpractice can be as blatant as ignoring understood rules, or it can be a mistake like a severe surgical error or a misdiagnosis. Medical malpractice is considered to be a serious issue, and healthcare providers found liable for malpractice often pay extensive damages. Occasionally, a doctor may lose their license to practice medicine if malpractice is severe enough or repeated.
Fully understanding cases of medical malpractice often involves some level of medical knowledge. Because of this, it is difficult to prove medical malpractice in court, and expert witnesses are typically needed to testify about a healthcare provider’s negligence.
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Pittsburgh Wrongful Death Lawyer
As personal injury lawyers, it is Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys’ mission is to make things right for people who have suffered terrible injuries and losses because of someone else’s negligence. But there are some wrongs that can never truly be made right. Losing a loved one to wrongful death is absolutely devastating. While we cannot bring that person back, our Pittsburgh personal injury lawyer can and will aggressively pursue the justice your family deserves with a wrongful death lawsuit.
If you lost someone because of a car or truck crash, workplace accident, medical error or other preventable incident in Pittsburgh, you may be entitled to compensation. While no amount of money will ever replace your loss, financial compensation can bring some peace of mind and security for your future. And, a wrongful death lawsuit is often the only way of holding the at-fault party accountable for their actions. […]
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East Stroudsburg Personal Injury Lawyers
Whether you’ve been involved in a car or motorcycle accident or experienced medical malpractice such as a surgical error, you might be overcome with the many new challenges you now have to deal with. The physical toll your injury has taken on you and your family, the mounting medical bills, and lost wages due to missed work, coupled with trying to understand your legal rig,hts can become overwhelming. If you have tragically lost a loved one, you might be considering a wrongful death case, but you don’t know where to begin.
At Munley Law, we’ve been fighting for personal injury victims since 1959, earning national recognition for our expertise in personal injury litigation. Our attorneys have been named among the Best Lawyers in America, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, and are board certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Our proven track record has secured numerous multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for our clients. […]
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Bloomsburg Medical Malpractice Lawyer
We trust healthcare providers to care for us when we are at our lowest. While most provide exceptional medical care,
there may be situations where patients wonder what went wrong. Unfortunately, medical errors happen, leaving victims with more complications than they had in the first place.
If you or a loved one suffered from medical negligence in Columbia County, call the Bloomsburg medical malpractice lawyers of Munley Law. Our personal injury attorneys have decades of experience representing clients with complex medical malpractice claims and have taken on some of the area’s biggest hospitals and healthcare facilities. From day one, we will fight on your behalf to secure the justice and compensation you deserve. Submit a contact form today to connect with us for a free medical malpractice case review.
Trusted Medical Negligence Lawyers in Bloomsburg
Pennsylvania had the third-highest payout rate for medical malpractice claims in 2022, […]
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Towanda Personal Injury Lawyer
Accidents happen daily, but that doesn’t mean the victims should shoulder the financial burdens of someone else’s negligence. Serving Towanda, the personal injury lawyers of Munley Law handle a wide range of accident claims,
helping victims recover compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and more. With a commitment to quality client service, our lawyers handle the most complex cases and represent injured victims.
With multi-million dollar recoveries for clients, Munley Law is the firm to call when you’re injured. Call today for a no-obligation consultation.
Towanda Personal Injury Cases Our Attorneys Handle
Our comprehensive, full-service law firm handles the following personal injury cases in Towanda.
Car Accidents
In 2022, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reported over 500 car accidents in Bradford County alone. With auto accidents being so common, victims need to know what options they have for financial recovery. […]
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Hospital Negligence Lawyer
Whether you’ve been hurt in an accident, are receiving specialized treatment, or are sick, being in a hospital can be a stressful experience. We trust medical professionals to provide the best standard of care, yet hospital negligence
happens. Be it inadequate hospital staff, rushed doctors, or unsanitary conditions, if your hospital stay ends in more issues, you deserve justice. That’s where the hospital negligence lawyers of Munley Law come in.
For decades, our medical malpractice attorneys have fought for the fair treatment of the sick and injured. Allow our experienced attorneys to review your case and get you the compensation you deserve.
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What Is Hospital Negligence?
Hospital negligence is a form of medical malpractice where a hospital employee–a nurse, doctor, surgeon, etc.– fails to provide the standard of care to the patient, […]
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