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New Jersey

856.219.2481

Philadelphia

215.914.6919

Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyer

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Leading Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

When a patient receives medical attention that’s below the professional standard of care and that care then results in an ensuing injury and subsequent damages, Pennsylvania’s laws allow them to pursue a medical malpractice claim to compensate the victim for those damages.

But it’s important to realize that bringing a medical malpractice lawsuit comes with an assortment of legal challenges. Medical malpractice claims are often time-consuming, complex, and expensive. It is not enough that a patient was harmed due to the action or inaction of a physician. It must be proved that a doctor violated the applicable standard of care.

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The Cost of Medical Malpractice in Philadelphia

The consequences of medical negligence extend far beyond physical injuries. Victims often face:

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Treatment for malpractice-related injuries can be expensive, including hospital stays, surgeries, medications, and rehabilitation. Medical mistakes such as surgical errors and medication errors can significantly contribute to these mounting medical bills.

If your injuries prevent you from working, you may lose income and face financial hardship.

The emotional distress caused by medical malpractice can be significant, impacting your quality of life and well-being.

In severe cases, permanent injuries may limit your ability to work and earn a living.

Our goal at Mattiacci Law is to help you recover the full compensation you deserve for all of these damages. We’ll fight to ensure you receive the financial resources necessary to rebuild your life.

What to Do After a Medical Malpractice Incident

If you suspect you’ve been a victim of medical malpractice, take these important steps:

Your health and safety are paramount. Seek prompt treatment for your injuries.

Keep detailed records of your medical treatment, symptoms, expenses, and any communication with healthcare providers.

Contact an experienced medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible. They can advise you on your legal rights and options.

Insurance companies may try to contact you early on. Avoid discussing your case with them until you’ve consulted with an attorney.

While your case is pending, prioritize your physical and emotional healing. We’ll handle the legal complexities while you focus on getting better.

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How Mattiacci Law Can Help

Our experienced and qualified medical malpractice lawyers have a proven track record of success in these complex cases. Here’s how we can help you:

Don't Delay, Contact Us Today

If you suspect you or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Time is of the essence in these cases. We offer free consultations to discuss your situation and determine the best course of action. Let us fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.

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Thorough Investigation

We’ll meticulously investigate your case, gathering medical records, interviewing witnesses, and consulting with medical experts to build a strong foundation for your claim.

Negotiation and Litigation

We’ll skillfully negotiate with insurance companies to secure a fair settlement. If necessary, we’re prepared to take your case to trial and fight aggressively for your rights.

Compassionate Support

We understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll that medical malpractice can take. Our team will provide personalized support and guidance throughout the legal process.

The Challenges of Medical Malpractice Claims

Medical malpractice lawsuit cases are notoriously difficult due to several factors:

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Proving negligence requires testimony from medical experts who can establish the standard of care and how it was breached. These experts can be costly to retain.

Hospitals and insurance companies often have teams of lawyers dedicated to defending against malpractice claims. They may employ various tactics to delay or minimize payouts.

Pennsylvania has strict time limits for filing medical malpractice lawsuits. Failing to act within the allowed timeframe can permanently bar your claim.

Take the First Step – Contact Mattiacci Law

We understand the challenges you’re facing. Let our dedicated team guide you through the legal process and fight for the justice and compensation you deserve. Schedule your free consultation today. We’re here to help you every step of the way.

Common Types of Medical Malpractice in Philadelphia

While we’ve touched on a few examples, it’s important to understand the breadth of medical negligence. Here’s a deeper look at some prevalent cases we handle:

Surgical Errors

This can include performing the wrong procedure, operating on the incorrect site, leaving surgical instruments inside the body, or causing nerve damage.

Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis

Failing to diagnose cancer, heart conditions, or other serious illnesses can lead to delayed treatment and worsened outcomes.

Medication Errors

Prescribing the wrong medication, incorrect dosage, or failing to consider drug interactions can cause severe harm.

Birth Injuries

Negligence during labor and delivery can result in injuries to both mother and child, such as cerebral palsy or Erb’s palsy.

Anesthesia Errors

Administering too much or too little anesthesia, failing to monitor the patient’s vital signs, or using faulty equipment can lead to complications and even death.

It’s also important to note that other medical professionals such as nurses and anesthesiologists can also be held accountable for medical malpractice.

Filing a Medical Malpractice Claim

The team at Mattiacci Law, LLC is here to assist you or your loved one in terms of properly filing your medical malpractice claim and ensuring that you’re provided with aggressive representation that holds your negligent medical providers accountable.

Medical malpractice is a very complex legal issue, which is why it’s crucial that you hire a medical malpractice law firm that can coordinate with skilled medical experts to help present the best possible case.

If you believe that you or a family member was the victim of medical malpractice, it’s imperative that you contact us for a free consultation so we can review your case, answer your questions, and ultimately provide you with the legal advice that will help set you on the right course toward a legal recovery.

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Speak to a Skilled Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyer Today

It takes knowledge, skill, and tenacity to handle medical malpractice cases in Philadelphia. There is no substitute for experience. Our Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys have handled medical malpractice cases in Philadelphia for nearly twenty years. When you need help you can rely upon the team at Mattiacci Law to fight for you.

Our Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys stand ready to answer your questions. We are here to help. Contact our firm now for a free consultation. The initial consultation is completely free. Call us now at 215-914-6919 or call toll free at 866-617-0050.

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Medical Malractice FAQs

Medical malpractice within the purview of Pennsylvania law entails a healthcare professional’s overall failure to meet the applicable standard of care. This can, of course, take many different forms, but the two main legal requirements that we will ultimately have to prove to include the following:

  1. Your medical professionals or hospital violated the medical standard of care
  2. This failure to abide by the medical standard of care directly lead to your injuries/damages

Medical mistakes such as surgical errors and medication errors can constitute medical malpractice when they result from a healthcare professional’s failure to meet the standard of care.

Some common examples of medical malpractice include the following:

  • Surgical errors/Emergency room errors
  • Providing an improper/false diagnosis, or any other type of misdiagnosis
  • Delayed diagnosis/Failure to diagnose
  • Brain damage/Cerebral palsy due to negligent medical errors/medication errors
  • Providing an inaccurate prescription
  • Not obtaining a patient’s consent prior to surgery
  • Birth injuries
  • Anesthesia errors
  • Wrongful death

Any type of omission in the treatment of a patient, or negligent act that ultimately injures a patient, can form the foundations of a medical malpractice claim. There’s no denying that these personal injury claims are challenging, and they will require experienced Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers.

Our team of Pennsylvania medical malpractice attorneys will fight to successfully establish your claim and hold your negligent healthcare professionals fully accountable for their actions in violating the standard of care.

This simply means that your medical team had a professional obligation to you and to provide your treatment. Doctors and hospitals owe their patients a duty of care that abides by their industry’s professional standards.

The standard associated with a medical team’s duty of care essentially is how healthcare professionals are supposed to treat their patients. There are always specific procedures that healthcare teams must follow given certain symptoms and specific situations, and if a doctor or hospital fails to follow these procedures then they subsequently failed to abide by the industry’s standard of care. They breached their duty to follow the standard of care.

Proving this crucial factor within any medical malpractice case requires the assistance of medical expert testimony.

It may seem rather obvious, but one of the main requirements in medical malpractice cases is the fact that the patient suffered from a serious, physical injury. Without an actual injury, it would not be feasible to bring a medical malpractice action. Even if a doctor violated the standard of care but no injury occurred, the costs of bringing that action would be outweighed by any recovery. A claim should be based on an actual injury.

Your injury has to be directly related to the violation of the standard of care by your doctor or healthcare professional. If you weren’t harmed by the failure to abide by the standard of care, then this violation of the duty of care is irrelevant to your medical malpractice case.

It must be apparent and proven that your injuries were established or exacerbated by a specific violation of the standard of care that your medical prof

If a violation occurred and the injury resulted, then any case would need to be brought within the applicable statute of limitations. This is the time limit you have in which to file suit in court. Generally, it is two (2) years from the date of the malpractice. At times, this can be extended if a patient would not have reasonably known about the malpractice until a later time.

Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Blogs

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  • What Happens in a Medical Malpractice Case in Pennsylvania?

    November 1, 2024 | Read Time: 10 minutes

    In Pennsylvania medical malpractice cases, here’s a general overview of the process: Consultation: Speak with a medical malpractice attorney to assess your case. Investigation: Gather medical records, expert opinions, and evidence. Filing a Lawsuit: If your case has merit, the attorney will file a complaint. Discovery: Both sides exchange information, documents, and expert testimony. Settlement […]

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  • What Evidence Do I Need to Win a Medical Malpractice Settlement in Pennsylvania?

    August 1, 2022 | Read Time: 6 minutes

    You’ve gone to the hospital or doctor with a painful, debilitating condition. You received care, but the problem continued to grow worse, failed to improve, or an entirely new medical issue resulted.  You may have been the victim of medical malpractice. Often, when your gut tells you something is wrong with the medical care you […]

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  • Do Most Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Cases End in Settlement?

    March 22, 2022 | Read Time: 6 minutes

    Medical malpractice is a frightening term. Everyone who goes into the care of a medical professional—whether it is a doctor, surgeon, dentist, optometrist, allergist… the list goes on!—wants to know that they are being taken care of to the best of that professional’s ability. After all, you, as the patient, are the customer! You’re paying […]

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