Medical Malpractice

March 13, 2017September 8, 2017
by Goldberg, Persky and White, P.C. Attorneys at Law

You cannot put a price on something as delicate as your health, and when placing your life in the hands of doctors, nurses, and medical professionals, the highest level of care is to be expected and received. Unfortunately, sometimes medical professionals fail to uphold and provide that standard of care, leading to devastating injuries that result in permanent damage, scarring, or even death.

Whether from botched surgery, medication errors, or birth injuries, we are able to determine liability by reviewing medical records, consulting independent medical experts, and interviewing specialists. If you have sustained injuries as a result of inadequate care from a medical professional, you should not have to suffer alone. Contact us today for a free case review and let us help you regain your spirit, as you regain your health.

Misdiagnosis

Recognizing symptoms and warning signs are a critical part of diagnosing an illness because a delay or misdiagnosis can actively prevent the patient from receiving the necessary care for survival. Receiving the wrong level of care as a result of a misdiagnosis can have serious health consequence that could result in permanent health damage, or even death. A misread chart from a lab technician, faulty diagnostic equipment, or contaminated samples can all be acts of negligence that can lead to your misdiagnosis lawsuit. Our experience in securing medical expert testimonies help to review the circumstances in which you were injured to validate your medical negligence case. Call our office today to speak with one of our misdiagnosis attorneys – weâ€™ll help you get the justice you deserve.

Burst Appendix; $220k

The acute onset of stomach pains sent our client, a 60-year-old woman, to a rural Pennsylvania hospital. With symptoms indicating Appendicitis, a CT scan was ordered, however, no further confirmation was made by a surgeon. As a result, our client received only pain management and was sent home. Â She returned to the ER shortly thereafter and by this time her Appendix burst as a result of the failure to diagnose appendicitis requiring bowel reconstruction surgery. The case was filed and settled on the verge of trial for $220,000.

Lung Cancer: $250k

Suffering with lung problems and a history of smoking, our 75-year-old client was sent for diagnostic testing. Despite X-rays and CT scans that were interpreted by three separate doctors at a rural Pittsburgh hospital, our client’s cancerous lung tumor was missed for 8 months.Â When his lung cancer was finally caught, it was too late and he passed away. The case was filed against the Hospital and three radiologists and was settled on the verge of trial for $250K.

Perforated Stomach; ~$500k

Our client was a 41 year-old-man with a history of diverticulitis. He complained of stomach pains and was treated off and on at hospitals with pain management. Eventually, he has to be taken to the ER by ambulance. Â Staff at a Pittsburgh area hospital emergency room ordered and then inexplicably cancelled a CT scan. His stomach perforated and he died as a result. We filed the case in the Pittsburgh area and settled on the verge of trial for nearly Â½ million dollars.

Colon Cancer: $1 Million

At just 41 years old, our client had an established medical history of colon and rectal complaints including diarrhea and rectal bleeding. She treated with her primary care provider for 5 to 8 years with these regular complaints. She moved to Nevada where her medical providers promptly prescribed a colonoscopy and subsequently diagnosed metastatic colon cancer. Unfortunately, our client passed away within three months of discovering her cancer. Her missed colon cancer lawsuit was filed and pending in Federal Court in Pittsburgh, PA, and settled for over $1 Million.

Gallbladder Cancer: $750k

Our client was a 63 year old woman suffering with stomach pains. After complaining for months to her family doctor, she was eventually sent for a CT scan. The images from her scan were interpreted by a radiologist who failed to note cancerous tumor on her gallbladder. Her cancer was not found until a full 7 months later. By that time, the gallbladder cancer was too advanced and our client passed away within 4 months of her diagnosis. This gallbladder cancer misdiagnosis lawsuit was filed in a surrounding Pittsburgh area county and eventually settled for $750,000 prior to going to trial.

Do I Have a Personal Injury Case?

If you have suffered a physical, emotional, or mental injury as a result of negligent action and have recoverable damage, you may have a personal injury case. Each case is affected of the unique combination of factors that led up to and resulted in the injury and review by an experienced personal injury attorney is the best way to determine if you have a personal injury lawsuit worth pursuing.

Find out if you have a case, right now. If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident, call 1-800-471-3980 today for a free consultation. Â You have nothing to lose: the call and confidential consultation are free. And remember, there is no cost to you unless we are successful in getting you compensation.

What Does it Cost to Bring a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

There are no upfront costs or fees:

You get a free legal consultation.
There are no out-of-pocket costs to research and build your case.
There are no hourly attorney fees.
In fact, you don’t pay us anythingÂ unless â€“ and until â€“ we successfully resolve your case.