Medical Malpractice
An Attorney’s Guide to Orthopedic Malpractice Claims
Orthopedists and orthopedic surgeons are the third-most likely medical professionals to be sued in a medical malpractice lawsuit. As one report has indicated, more than 80% of healthcare providers in this field have been named in at least one malpractice suit, with 99% risk of orthopedic surgeons being sued at least once during their career.…
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Jury Awards $2.7 Million in Punitive Damages in Nursing Home Malpractice Case
This past September, a Pennsylvania jury awarded $2.7 million in punitive damages to the estate of a nursing home resident who had suffered a fall while under the home’s care. The punitive damages, which followed an award of $300,000 in non-economic compensatory damages after a trial this past April, sends a strong message to nursing…
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Lackawanna Pro Bono Helping Make A Difference: Med Legal Pro Donates $2,000
On Monday, May 1st, 2023, Tracy Liberatore, Esq, founder and CEO of Med Legal Pro, presented Lackawanna Pro Bono with a $2,000 check in support of LPB’s annual golf tournament fundraiser. In her remarks, Liberatore said, “We are delighted to be able to support Lackawanna Pro Bono and their members in their mission to provide…
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Covid-19 Lawsuits: Crushing Impact on Nursing Homes & Long Term Care Facilities
Covid-19 lawsuits are having a dramatic impact on Physicians, Nursing Homes & Long Term Care Facilities. Third-party liability lawsuits stemming from medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States, according to plaintiff’s lawyers. In a COVID-19-related lawsuit, we want to help you understand how having the right expert on your…
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Abdominal Compartment Syndrome – A Surgical Nightmare
Compartment syndrome is a well-recognized complication that occurs in the extremities. However, it can also occur in the abdomen and intracranial cavity. When it occurs in the abdomen, it refers to organ dysfunction caused by intra-abdominal hypertension and is called abdominal compartment syndrome or ACS. Increased intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) may lead to intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH)…
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