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Medical Malpractice Attorneys – Negligence Lawyers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
With more than 60 years of combined experience, our medical malpractice attorneys in Philadelphia have a solid foundation of knowledge on which to expertly build your medical negligence case. As a testament to our lawyers' proven success, many of our new clients have been referred to us by past medical malpractice clients or past opposing counsel. In order to present the best possible medical malpractice case, our attorneys maintain an extensive medical library on our premises that any private practice physician would be proud to own, we learn the utmost about the doctors and hospitals involved in your medical negligence case, and we work closely with our own physician / consultant.
Because the medical malpractice lawyers at our Pennsylvania firm respect the confidentiality and privacy of our clients, we can't divulge the specifics of case settlements, but we can tell you that Shrager, Spivey & Sachs has handled more than 100 cases that resulted in a settlement or verdict exceeding $1,000,000. Also, we're proud to have been one of the first firms to obtain a court ruling in a medical negligence lawsuit holding an HMO responsible for its negligent acts. If you have been a victim of medical negligence, contact our medical negligence lawyers in Philadelphia today.
The medical malpractice lawyers at our Pennsylvania law firm handle many types of cases, including those involving the following:
- Anesthesiology
- Birth Injury
- Blood Transfusions
- Cancer Misdiagnosis
- Emergency Room Negligence
- Failure to Diagnose
- Hospital Mistakes
- Hospital Negligence
- Improper/Bad X-Rays
- Improper Medication
- Medical Negligence
- Medication Errors
- Negligent Amputation
- Surgical Injuries
Anesthesiology
Undergoing anesthesia involves risks, even for routine outpatient procedures, and complications can occur. When an anesthesiologist makes a mistake, either in the amount of anesthesia given or in monitoring the sedated patient, the consequences can be devastating, permanent, or fatal. Our medical malpractice attorneys understand the intricacies of this type of case. Contact our office in Philadelphia today to speak with our medical malpractice lawyers. At our Pennsylvania law firm, we offer assistance for those harmed by anesthesiology medical malpractice.
Birth Injury
Injuries occurring just before, during, or immediately after the birth of a child can be emotionally traumatic and financially overwhelming for victims and their families, especially if these injuries are the result of medical negligence. An interruption in the flow of oxygen to the brain can result in birth injury such as brain damage and cerebral palsy. Erb's palsy - an injury to the nerves that control the arm - can result from shoulder dystocia. When a physician acts appropriately during a birth emergency, birth injuries can be avoided. In the unfortunate circumstance when a physician doesn't act quickly or appropriately to prevent a birth injury, medical negligence may be the cause. If you or a family member has suffered as a result of birth injuries, please contact our medical negligence lawyers in Pennsylvania for a review of your case.
Blood Transfusions
Blood transfusions are meant to save lives. Unfortunately instances of medical negligence can lead to complications in blood transfusions. For patients in need of a blood transfusion, either because of blood loss due to trauma or certain blood disorders like hemophilia, it's vital that any blood received via transfusion is the correct type and has been properly screened for diseases. AIDS and hepatitis are two of the many blood-borne illnesses that can be spread by improperly screened blood. Medical personnel are responsible for ensuring your safety and health if you are in need of a blood transfusion. Contact us if you believe you or a family member has been the victim of medical negligence involving an improper blood transfusion. Our medical malpractice attorneys will review your case.
Cancer Misdiagnosis
Misdiagnosis of cancer is often involved in medical malpractice lawsuits. Cancer is a serious and sometimes deadly disease. The proper diagnosis and early detection of cancer are necessary for its successful treatment. A misdiagnosis of cancer by a medical professional could delay treatment, and even put a patient's very survival in jeopardy. Cancer misdiagnosis can be the result of not performing the appropriate medical tests, misinterpreting tests results, or laboratory errors. Whatever the reason, cancer misdiagnosis is medical malpractice. If you or a loved one has been the victim of the misdiagnosis of cancer, please contact the medical malpractice attorneys at Shrager, Spivey, and Sachs in Philadelphia for a case review.
Emergency Room Negligence
A trip to a hospital's emergency room can be a frightening experience, typically involving an unexpected trauma that requires immediate assistance. Patients and their families rely on staff in the ER to make split-second decisions regarding appropriate diagnosis and methods of care. Medical negligence in the emergency room is a result of misdiagnosis or improper treatment of an ER patient that leads to serious injury, disability, or death. If you or a loved one has suffered from medical negligence in the emergency room, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact our medical negligence lawyers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to discuss your case.
Failure to Diagnose
Proper diagnosis of a medical condition or ailment is the crucial first step in finding a remedy. If left untreated, most medical conditions become worse. A delay in treatment can jeopardize a patient's chance of survival or lead to the patient's demise. Failure to diagnose a medical condition is a form of medical negligence. When a healthcare professional fails to recognize a patient's symptoms and medical negligence results, we can help. Contact our medical negligence lawyers in Pennsylvania to review your failure to diagnose medical malpractice case.
Hospital Mistakes
Medical mistakes can and do happen in hospitals. From giving a patient the wrong drug to treating the wrong patient, hospitals are responsible for errors made by their healthcare professionals, staff, and employees. Hospital mistakes can lead to serious or permanent injury. When a doctor, nurse, assistant, or other hospital employee makes an error, it is a form of medical malpractice. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a hospital mistake, please contact our medical malpractice lawyers in Pennsylvania to get the help you deserve.
Hospital Negligence
When reasonable care is not taken to prevent injury to a hospital patient, the end result can be a form of medical malpractice called hospital negligence. Exposure to hazards, substandard care, unclean facilities, and tainted instruments are a few examples of hospital negligence. Hospitals are responsible for providing healthcare that is beneficial to patients. Unfortunately, hospital negligence is not a rare occurrence. For a review of your hospital negligence case, consult our medical malpractice attorneys in Philadelphia.
Improper/Bad X-Rays
X-rays are used to identify broken bones, pneumonia, lung disease, and other conditions. Diagnostic tools such as X-rays enable medical professionals to see into the body. An improper or bad X-ray is one that was not taken correctly, or one that was not interpreted in the right manner. Bad X-rays could cause a patient's improper diagnosis or delayed treatment. To determine if you have a case due to improper or bad X-rays, please contact our medical malpractice attorneys in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania today.
Improper Medication
A medication may be deemed improper for many different reasons, including a patient's allergy to it, the medication's intended use does not match the patient's condition, or drug interaction concerns because a patient is already taking other medications. Severe allergic reactions, major health problems, and even death could be caused by improper medication. If you have been the victim of improper medication, please contact our firm.
Medical Negligence
Medical negligence happens when a physician or other medical professional causes injury to a patient instead of helping treat his or her condition. This type of medical malpractice can occur when the wrong drug is prescribed, or when a patient's condition is misdiagnosed, or because of many other reasons. Frequently, medical negligence causes financial and emotional hardships to patients and their families. Contact our qualified medical negligence lawyers in for a full review of your medical negligence malpractice case.
Medication Errors
Errors in medication can befall a patient for a variety of reasons. For example, an error happens when a pharmacist mistakenly fills a prescription not intended for the patient, or because a physician prescribes a drug not intended for the patient's condition, or when a physician prescribes a drug dosage that is too high or too low for the patient. These medication errors and others can cause adverse reactions, coma, or death. If you or a family member has suffered injury because of medication errors, please contact us to have our medical malpractice lawyers evaluate your claim.
Negligent Amputation
Surgeons are medical professionals whom patients trust to perform amputations only when medically necessary. Unfortunately, in some cases the wrong limb is amputated or the amputation was not needed at all. These are circumstances of negligent amputation. Nothing can replace a limb once it has been removed, and the pain and suffering of the patient are life-long. Surgeons are held responsible for this egregious type of medical malpractice. For a review of your negligent amputation case, please contact our medical negligence lawyers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Surgical Injuries
When surgeons make mistakes, the outcome can be devastating for patients and their families. There are risks associated with having any kind of surgery, but surgical injuries are the direct cause of a surgeon's mistake. Improperly using equipment, foreign objects or instruments left in the body after surgery, and performing a surgical procedure incorrectly are a few examples of surgeons' mistakes that can lead to a patient's injury. If you or a loved one has suffered a surgical injury, please contact the medical malpractice attorneys at our Philadelphia firm.
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