If you or a loved one suffered due to medical negligence, surgical errors, misdiagnosis, or other healthcare mistakes in Pennsylvania, our dedicated PA medical malpractice lawyers are here to fight for you. We serve clients across PA, including Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
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Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider—such as a doctor, surgeon, nurse, or hospital in Pennsylvania—deviates from the recognized "standard of care" in the treatment of a patient. The "standard of care" is defined as what a reasonably prudent medical provider in a similar specialty and geographic area (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh) would or would not have done under the same or similar circumstances.
In Pennsylvania, medical malpractice claims require proving that a healthcare provider's negligence—a breach of the accepted standard of care—caused injury or harm to a patient. These cases are notoriously complex, demanding specialized knowledge of both intricate medical procedures and specific Pennsylvania medical malpractice law. Our PA medical malpractice lawyers possess this crucial expertise.
To successfully pursue a medical malpractice claim and obtain compensation in Pennsylvania, your attorney must establish four key elements:
At PA Attorney Source, our experienced PA medical malpractice lawyers deeply understand the complex interplay of medicine and Pennsylvania law in these challenging cases. We collaborate with a network of distinguished medical experts across Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and statewide to build compelling claims that clearly demonstrate negligence by doctors, hospitals, or other healthcare providers, and vigorously fight for the maximum compensation our clients in Pennsylvania deserve.
$56.2 M+
Total medical malpractice payouts in Pennsylvania in a recent year (Source: NPDB)
1,300+
Medical malpractice lawsuits typically filed annually in Pennsylvania
Top 5
Pennsylvania is often among the top 5 states for medical malpractice payouts per capita.
Leading Cause
Diagnostic errors are a leading cause of malpractice claims in PA.
A frequent basis for PA medical malpractice claims, this occurs when a doctor in Pennsylvania fails to correctly identify a condition like cancer, heart attack, or stroke, or diagnoses it too late, causing the patient to miss vital treatment opportunities and suffer preventable harm. Our lawyers handle complex misdiagnosis cases across PA, from Philadelphia to Erie.
Surgical mistakes, such as wrong-site surgery, operating on the wrong patient, retained surgical instruments (e.g., sponges, clamps), nerve damage, anesthesia errors, or negligent post-operative care in Pennsylvania hospitals (e.g., in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, or Allentown medical centers), can have devastating consequences. We hold negligent surgeons and hospitals accountable.
Prescribing incorrect medication, the wrong dosage, failing to check for dangerous drug interactions, or pharmacy errors in administering medication can lead to severe harm or fatality. Our PA medication error attorneys investigate these complex cases against negligent doctors, pharmacists, and hospitals across Pennsylvania.
Medical negligence during pregnancy, labor, or delivery in Pennsylvania can cause catastrophic birth injuries like cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, brachial plexus injuries, or brain damage due to oxygen deprivation. Our compassionate PA birth injury lawyers help families in PA secure their child's future care and compensation.
Errors by anesthesiologists or CRNAs in Pennsylvania, such as improper dosage, failure to monitor vital signs during surgery, intubation errors, or ignoring patient allergies, can lead to brain damage, paralysis, or death. We investigate anesthesia malpractice claims throughout PA, including major hospital centers in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
Pennsylvania law requires doctors to obtain informed consent before most medical procedures. If a healthcare provider fails to adequately explain the material risks, benefits, and viable alternatives of a treatment or procedure, and you suffer harm you weren't properly warned about, it may constitute medical malpractice.