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$31.5 Million Motorcycle Accident
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$4.8 Million Bicycle Accident
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$11 Million Police Shooting Victims
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$2.4 Million Pedestrian Accident
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$625K Premises Liability
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$4.25 Million Tractor-Trailer Collision
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$3.25 Million Cement Truck Accident
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$31.5 Million Motorcycle Accident
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$1 Million Truck Accident
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$11 Million Police Shooting Victims
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$1.65 Million Car Accident
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$1 Million Assault Injury
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$1.35 Million Drunk Driving Accident
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$1 Million Falling Object Injury
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$10 Million Tractor-Trailer Accident
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Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Medical Negligence Attorney in Philadelphia, PA Providing Advocacy for Malpractice Victims Throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania
The people of Philadelphia put a lot of faith in medical professionals to treat their injuries and illnesses. When doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers harm their patients during treatment, that faith is forever broken. The consequences of medical malpractice can be worse than the original ailment that a patient was seeking help for. If you or a loved one has suffered from medical malpractice, do not let healthcare providers talk you out of retaining an experienced Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyer and filing a claim for compensation.
The Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers at van der Veen, Hartshorn & Levin have decades of combined experience protecting the best interests of our clients. Healthcare providers, their insurers, and opposing legal teams will fight tooth and nail to avoid liability in a medical malpractice claim and to minimize any compensation they pay. Never make the mistake of representing yourself in your medical malpractice claim, as you risk leaving a considerable amount of money on the table.
You deserve a medical negligence attorney in Philadelphia, PA, who is capable of handling the complex, high-stakes situations that come from medical malpractice claims. When a reckless or negligent doctor or nurse causes you to suffer long-term health issues, extreme financial loss, and severe emotional trauma, our team is here to protect your rights and future.
Find Out What Your Case is Worth
We invite you to reach out to us today to schedule a free consultation with a member of our team. Call (215) 610-3440 or contact us online to learn more.
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When Does an Injury Qualify as Medical Malpractice?
Not every injury or ailment that comes from medical treatment qualifies as medical malpractice. To have a valid claim, you must establish these four standards of medical malpractice:
- The duty of care that the healthcare provider owed to you as the patient
- How the provider violated that duty
- How the breach of duty caused you to suffer harm
- The total damages resulting from that incident
Any action where a healthcare provider fails to meet the standard of care outlined in typical best practices may qualify as a breach of duty. Our Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers can review the factors of your injuries to determine if you suffered from a breach of duty, no matter what kind of medical malpractice you experienced.
How Medical Malpractice Can Harm a Patient
There are many different ways that a healthcare provider could make a critical error that causes lifelong consequences for a patient. Some examples of medical malpractice include:
- Surgical errors: Performing the wrong operation or leaving medical instruments inside the body
- Diagnostic errors: Misdiagnosing a patient’s condition or delaying a diagnosis, resulting in harm
- Medication errors: Prescribing a patient the wrong prescription, administering the wrong dosage, or failing to consider interactions between multiple medications
- Birth injuries: Causing injury to an infant through negligence, such as using too much force during the birth procedure
- Emergency room errors: Failing to recognize serious conditions or making harmful triage mistakes
- Failure to treat errors: Releasing a patient too early or failing to provide them with proper care
If you believe you have suffered from medical malpractice in a different way, we still encourage you to reach out to our Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers. We can review your case and determine if you qualify for a medical malpractice claim.
- Abuse Injuries
- Airbag Injuries
- Amputation Injury
- Birth Injury
- Burn Injury
- C-Section Injury
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Child Injuries
- Construction Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Jail Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Police Brutality
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- SEPTA Accidents
- Slip & Fall Accidents
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Surgical Errors
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trip & Fall Injuries
- Workplace Accidents
- Wrongful Death
Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Malpractice Claims in Philadelphia, PA
Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 215-610-3440 today!
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If you believe your healthcare provider made a serious error while treating you, and you suffered injuries from their mistake, you may have a case. We can review the events surrounding your injury to determine if you are eligible to file a medical malpractice claim.
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A consent form does not make your healthcare provider immune from liability for negligence or recklessness. We can review any paperwork you have signed and help you explore all options for pursuing compensation for your injuries.
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If the healthcare provider or their insurer is willing to negotiate, it may only take a few months to a year to resolve your claim. If litigation is necessary, it could take well over a year to settle a medical malpractice claim.
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If the victim of medical malpractice is not able to act in their own best interest or has passed away due to their injuries, a legal guardian or representative can file a claim on their behalf.
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Not every case will go to court. Our goal is to minimize the time it takes to resolve your claim while maximizing the money you receive from it. Oftentimes, this goal is achieved through negotiation, but litigation may be necessary depending on the specific facts of your situation.
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