How to File a Malpractice Suit in Pennsylvania

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Tip 1 - PA Statutes Of Limitations On Medical Malpractice Claims

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by adrianpeterson | permalink

The statutes of limitation in PA medical malpractice is usually two years. Call (412) 281-4100 to schedule a free attorney consultation.

For further reading: https://www.meyersmedmal.com/pennsylvania-statutes-of-limitation/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations - Nolo.com

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by astroboy 5 | permalink

What is the statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in Pennsylvania?

For further reading: http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/what-the-statute-limitations-filing-medical-malpractice-lawsuit-pennsylvania.html ^[2]

Tip 3 - Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Laws & Statutory Rules - AllLaw.com

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Khaled Farrag | permalink

The modest cap on patient damages in a medical malpractice claim make it easier for injured patients to recover compensation in Pennsylvania.

For further reading: http://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/medical-malpractice/laws-pennsylvania.html ^[3]

Tip 4 - Medical Malpractice in Pennsylvania | MacElree Harvey

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Troy Petersen | permalink

I often get questions about possible legal claims arising out of poor outcomes from medical treatment. The mere fact that a complication, injury or death occurred during medical treatment does not necessarily justify a Medical Malpractice case. Instead, Pennsylvania law requires proof of several elements and the sworn testimony of expert witnesses before a case will be decided by a jury. The following is an outline of the important legal concepts in a Medical Malpractice case. In order to have a viable Medical Malpractice case, a patient who has had a poor outcome from medical care must prove three things: (1) a Violation of the Standard of Care; (2) that the Violation was a Factual Cause of Damages or Increased the Risk of Harm; and (3) the extent of the Damages. Pennsylvania also has a special rule requiring a patient to obtain a Certificate of Merit from an expert when pursuing a Malpractice claim. Violation of the Standard of Care Every medical professional must have the same

For further reading: http://www.macelree.com/medical-malpractice-in-pennsylvania/ ^[4]