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Medical Malpractice
When a health care professional commits an error which results in injury or death, this negligence is commonly referred to as medical malpractice. Not all bad outcomes are the result of medical malpractice. Not all medical mistakes cause injury. But when a health care professional’s negligence causes injury, the injuries tend to be devastating. Victims of malpractice can suffer from catastrophic injuries caused by negligence during labor and delivery, surgical errors, or a delay in the diagnosis and treatment of a disease. Each type of medical error is different and the attorney handling each case must have specialized knowledge of medicine. We are committed to not only knowing the law but also staying up to date on medical advancements in obstetrics, surgical techniques, and diagnostic tools.
We have extensive experience and expertise in medical malpractice cases. We have successfully prosecuted almost every type of medical malpractice case. To make sure your case is handled proficiently, we have medical professionals on staff to help prosecute your case. Many Central Pennsylvania attorneys refer their medical cases to us because of our history of success in these cases and the time commitment and expense associated with medical negligence cases. The firm’s established reputation as a preeminent medical malpractice firm is a powerful factor in how the defendant usually views potential settlement and trial. We have a proven commitment to evaluating our cases thoroughly so that the defendants know we are not just looking for a quick settlement. Our thoroughness and determination significantly increases the recovery for our clients.
In Wagner v. York Hospital, AH&B represented a young man left in a permanent vegetative state because of negligence on the part of the hospital allowing his ventilator to become disconnected. The jury awarded $6.5 million, the largest medical malpractice jury verdict award in the history of Central Pennsylvania.
We have had many other six and seven figure settlements and jury verdicts against physicians and institutions throughout the State of Pennsylvania. Our experience and determination in medical malpractice cases have resulted in proven results for our clients.
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