The Leading Medical Malpractice Law Firm in Pittsburgh PA
Medical malpractice is a far larger problem than most people realize. Every day, patients suffer injuries or death in our nation’s hospitals and at the hands of highly paid and respected doctors. The Pittsburgh medical malpractice lawyers of Rosen & Perry are committed to holding medical professionals responsible for their mistakes.
Any lawsuit involving a medical error that results in death is also referred to as a Wrongful Death case. There are many types of medical negligence that lead to death or serious injury in Pennsylvania from surgical mistakes and misdiagnosis to birth injuries and medication errors. Our site offers a representative sample of the medical malpractice cases our firm has handled.
Get Answers. Get Justice.
Do you suspect your loved one suffered serious harm because of medical negligence? Are you getting stonewalled by the hospital when you ask questions? Reach out to us at 412-281-4200 for a free consultation and case evaluation.
Proven Results for Medical Malpractice Cases Throughout Pennsylvania
Our law firm possesses the experience and resources to uncover the truth and hold medical providers accountable. Perry Calder has a long record of favorable verdicts and settlements in medical negligence cases, such as:
Diagnosis Errors
Delayed diagnosis of cancer, failure to identify life-threatening conditions, misdiagnosis leading to harmful treatment
Surgical Malpractice
Wrong procedure, scalpel damage, objects left behind, anesthesia errors, post-operative negligence, unnecessary surgery
Birth Injuries
Cerebral palsy, nerve damage and other injuries from excessive force, delayed C-section or other negligence in pregnancy, labor and delivery
Medication Errors
Doctors and nurses are busy, but that is no excuse to give patients the wrong prescription or forget to give them medication. Medication errors lead to serious consequences
Lab and Radiology Errors
Misinterpreting X-rays, mammograms, CT scans or MRIs, mishandling of blood tests, pap smears or biopsies
Failure to Diagnose Cancer
Many common cancers have very high cure rates provided they are correctly diagnosed and detected in an early stage.
Emergency Room Errors
Emergency rooms operate under intense time pressure and staffing constraints. When ER physicians fail to properly triage, diagnose, or treat a patient, the consequences can be life-altering.
Hospital Negligence
Hospitals themselves can be held liable when inadequate staffing, poor training, faulty equipment, or systemic failures contribute to patient harm. Our attorneys investigate not only the treating physician’s conduct but the broader institutional failures that allowed it to happen.
“Do I Have a Medical Malpractice Case?”
When you contact our firm, a medical professional will speak with you first to gather relevant information. Our legal team of experienced attorneys and on-staff physicians and nurses then reviews the medical records together to evaluate whether a preventable error occurred and whether you have a viable medical malpractice claim. Most law firms don’t have that. Learn more about our screening process.
You deserve compensation if our investigation reveals that medical professionals caused or allowed serious injury through their negligence. If we cannot negotiate a fair out-of-court resolution, our medical malpractice lawyers are prepared to take your case to a jury.
What You Need to Know About Medical Malpractice in Pennsylvania
To bring a successful medical malpractice claim in Pennsylvania, three elements must be established:
- A medical provider deviated from the accepted standard of care.
- That deviation directly caused your injury.
- The injury resulted in measurable damages including medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, or loss of quality of life.
Pennsylvania has a two-year statute of limitations for most medical malpractice claims, meaning you generally have two years from the date of the negligent act, or from when you discovered the harm, to file suit. Waiting too long can permanently bar your claim. If the victim is a minor, different rules may apply.
Medical malpractice cases in Pennsylvania require a Certificate of Merit which is a formal statement from a qualified medical expert confirming that the care provided deviated from accepted standards. This is one reason why experience in Pennsylvania med mal law matters. Our on-staff physicians and attorneys work together from day one to build cases that meet this evidentiary threshold.
Additional Resource: What Is Medical Malpractice in Pennsylvania?
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have a medical malpractice case?
A bad medical outcome alone does not equal malpractice. You need to show that your provider failed to meet the standard of care and that failure caused your injury. If you believe something went wrong, or if a hospital is being evasive about what happened, contact us. Our team includes on-staff nurses and physicians who review cases at no charge before we take any legal action.
How much does a Pittsburgh medical malpractice lawyer cost?
Perry Calder handles medical malpractice cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. We advance the costs of investigation, expert witnesses, and trial. If there is no recovery, you owe us nothing. There is never a fee for your initial consultation.
What damages can I recover in a Pennsylvania medical malpractice case?
Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to recover past and future medical expenses, lost wages and earning capacity, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and, in cases involving wrongful death, damages on behalf of surviving family members. Our attorneys calculate the full scope of damages before negotiating any settlement.
What types of medical malpractice cases does Perry Calder handle?
We handle the full range of medical negligence cases in Western Pennsylvania, including surgical errors, misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis, birth injuries, anesthesia errors, medication errors, emergency room negligence, hospital negligence, failure to diagnose cancer, lab and radiology errors and more.
