Hospital errors, which would include Outpatient Clinics and Remote Surgical Centers, are far too common across Pennsylvania.
A lack of staff, particularly a lack of experienced doctors, nurses, and technicians, is a leading cause of Hospital Errors that can lead to serious harm to patients, or even death.
Hospital errors can take many forms, ranging from misdiagnosis and medication errors to surgical mistakes and inadequate patient care. When such errors result in harm to a patient, they may give rise to a medical malpractice claim under Pennsylvania law.
Successful Hospital Error Lawyers
At Lenahan & Dempsey, we have successfully handled medical malpractice cases, including cases involving Hospital Errors.
Our success in winning Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients has led to Judges and our peers voting us for inclusion in The Best Law Firms in America, and we are listed as a Tier 1 law firm (the highest rating). Eight of our lawyers are listed in Best Lawyers in America, and eight are listed as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers.  Three, including Firm President John Lenahan, Jr., Managing Partner Timothy Lenahan and Attorney Matthew Dempsey are listed in The Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania (out of over 48,000 Pennsylvania lawyers).
Timothy Lenahan is also Best Lawyers in America’s Top Insurance Lawyer for his representation of the injured fighting against large insurers for the region of Northeastern/Central Pennsylvania and the Pocono Mountains. He has previously been named Best Lawyers Top Personal Injury Lawyer for that region for his work fighting for the rights of injured people.
Our team is available to provide you with a free, no obligation case consultation and evaluation at 1.866-843-1548.
Establishing A Hospital Error Case in Pennsylvania
To establish a medical malpractice case in Pennsylvania, several important elements must be proven:
- Duty of Care: The healthcare provider, including doctors, nurses, and other hospital staff, owed a duty of care to you or your loved one.
- Breach of Duty: The healthcare provider breached the professional standard of care expected in similar circumstances. This means that the provider's actions fell below the accepted medical standards.
- Causation: The breach of duty caused or increased the risk of harm or injury to you or your loved one.
Damages:Â You or your loved one suffered damages as a result of the hospital error. These damages can include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and other losses.
In Pennsylvania, medical malpractice claims involving hospital errors are subject to specific rules. For example, before filing a lawsuit, we must provide a certificate of merit signed by a qualified medical expert attesting to the merit of the claim and confirming that the medical provider deviated from accepted medical standards which caused you harm.
Statute of Limitations
The statute of limitations to file a medical malpractice action is two years, but it can be difficult to determine when the statute of limitations begins to run in these cases, which often requires a complete analysis of all of the facts and circumstances.
If you feel you or a loved one has been a victim of a hospital error, it is important to call our office quickly for a consultation so you do not lose your right to sue based upon time limits.
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We’re available 24/7 at 1.866-843-1548. Call us today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. There are no fees until you get the money you deserve.
What Can You Expect When Working With Lenahan & Dempsey
We have recovered Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients across almost all fields of Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith and Workers’ Compensation law.
We fully understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll a case can take on victims and their families. Our highly dedicated team of lawyers and paralegals can point to a history of success supporting our clients and winning the money they need to rebuild their lives.
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