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Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. If you or a loved one was harmed by a healthcare provider, you deserve answers — and you deserve an attorney who specializes in medical malpractice.

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Types of Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle

If you were harmed by a healthcare provider in any of these situations, you may have a case.

Surgical Errors

Wrong-site surgery, instruments left inside the body, nerve damage during procedures, or complications from unnecessary surgeries.

Misdiagnosis & Delayed Diagnosis

Cancer that wasn't caught in time, heart conditions misread as anxiety, infections diagnosed too late — when a doctor misses what they should have found.

Medication Errors

Wrong medication, wrong dosage, dangerous drug interactions, or failure to warn about side effects that cause serious harm.

Birth Injuries

Cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, brain damage, or other injuries caused by negligence during pregnancy, labor, or delivery.

Emergency Room Errors

Premature discharge, failure to run proper tests, misreading imaging results, or ignoring critical symptoms in the ER.

Anesthesia Errors

Too much or too little anesthesia, failure to review patient history, allergic reactions, or monitoring failures during surgery.

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250K+
Deaths Per Year from Medical Errors (US)
$250K–$1M+
Typical Med Mal Settlement
2 Years
PA Statute of Limitations
< 5 min
Average Response Time

What You Should Know About Medical Malpractice

Pennsylvania's Certificate of Merit Requirement

In Pennsylvania, medical malpractice cases require a Certificate of Merit — a written statement from a qualified medical expert confirming that the healthcare provider deviated from the accepted standard of care. Your attorney will handle obtaining this certificate as part of building your case.

The Standard of Care

Medical malpractice isn't just about a bad outcome. It's about whether the healthcare provider acted the way a reasonably competent provider would have in the same situation. If they fell below that standard and you were harmed as a result, you may have a case.

Compensation You May Be Entitled To

Medical malpractice victims may recover damages for additional medical costs, corrective surgeries, lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of quality of life, and in the most tragic cases, wrongful death. Pennsylvania does not cap compensatory damages in medical malpractice cases.

Time Is Critical

Pennsylvania has a 2-year statute of limitations for medical malpractice, starting from the date you knew or should have known about the injury. There is also a 7-year statute of repose. For minors, the deadline extends until 2 years after they turn 18. Don't wait — critical evidence like medical records and expert availability can be lost over time.

Other Types of Cases We Handle

Medical malpractice isn't the only situation where YourMedLegal can help. If you were in a car accident, injured at work, or hurt in a slip and fall, we connect you with the right attorney and doctor for your situation. Learn how YourMedLegal works.

Related: How Long Do You Have to File an Injury Claim in Pennsylvania?

Medical Malpractice FAQ

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider — doctor, surgeon, nurse, hospital, or other provider — deviates from the accepted standard of care and causes harm to a patient. A bad medical outcome alone isn't malpractice; there must be negligence. Common examples include surgical errors, misdiagnosis, medication mistakes, and birth injuries.
Most medical malpractice attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront, and they only get paid if you win your case. YourMedLegal's matching service is always 100% free to you.
In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations is 2 years from the date you knew or should have known about the injury (the “discovery rule”). There is also a 7-year statute of repose. In New Jersey, it's also 2 years with a discovery rule. For minors, the deadline extends until 2 years after turning 18.
In Pennsylvania, before filing a medical malpractice lawsuit, your attorney must obtain a Certificate of Merit — a written statement from a qualified medical expert confirming that the healthcare provider deviated from the standard of care. This is a legal requirement, and your attorney handles the entire process.
Yes. Hospitals can be held liable for malpractice committed by their employees, as well as for systemic issues like understaffing, inadequate training, or failure to maintain equipment. An experienced medical malpractice attorney can determine which parties may be responsible.
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