Posts by Tracy L. Liberatore Esq, PA

As we approach 2026, the medical malpractice legal landscape continues to evolve in ways that will materially affect how attorneys evaluate, prepare, and litigate claims. From shifts in legal standards to legislative and tort reform pressures in state legislatures, medical malpractice practitioners must remain vigilant in tracking and adapting to emerging developments. This article highlights…

The relationship between hospital discharge practices and patient safety has long been discussed in clinical literature, but recent findings from the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority bring the issue into sharper focus for both healthcare providers and the lawyers who represent patients and institutions. In 2024, the Authority reported 35,450 patient falls across the state, a…

Introduction Medical malpractice litigation in the long-term care context often hinges as much on procedural maneuvering as on the underlying claims of negligence. The recent decision in O’Shea v. Loyalsock Rehabilitation Center, LLC, Aristacare Health Services, Embassy Loyalsock, LLC, and Embassy Healthcare offers a detailed roadmap for litigators navigating preliminary objections, arbitration clauses, and the…

In 2024, the Joint Commission released its Sentinel Event Data Annual Review, revealing a troubling statistic: traumatic patient falls reached the highest number ever recorded, representing 49% of all sentinel events. For the fifth consecutive year, patient falls topped the list of the most frequently reported sentinel events in healthcare. The trajectory is unmistakable—falls in…