Medical Malpractice

Patients can file a medical malpractice claim if any medical provider (including pharmacies) owes a patient a duty of care, breaches that duty, and the breach causes the patient harm. Pharmacists owe patients a duty of care if the patient has a prescription from a physician and the pharmacist agrees to fill the prescription. Our…

In Pennsylvania, “informed consent” goes beyond simply signing a paper before a procedure. It’s about making sure patients have honest conversations with their doctor. This conversation should cover the treatment, possible risks, potential benefits, and other available options—including what could happen if no treatment is given. Patients have the right to all the information they…

According to recent court records, injured patients in Pennsylvania filed almost 1,500 medical malpractice cases in 2023. While data suggests that malpractice cases are technically declining statewide, we still encounter hundreds of malpractice victims each and every year as part of our local law practice. In these cases, knowledge is power – the more you…