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• February 8, 2022

  Common Emergency Room Errors in Pennsylvania

  When someone goes to the emergency room, they anticipate that their needs will be met quickly and with competent care. However, emergency rooms can be a chaotic environment at times, and many of them are understaffed. Even well-intentioned medical professionals have several possibilities to make mistakes as a result of this.  Patients may suffer major problems or die as a result of errors in...

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• January 25, 2022

  Six Common Medical Errors and Mistakes

  Medical providers are educated, highly trained people and we trust them with our health.  Unfortunately, medical mistakes and errors are common. When they occur, they can have major impacts on patients. At The Weitz Firm, LLC., our Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys provide trusted legal representation victims and their families can count on in these cases. We hold those at fault...

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• January 11, 2022

  Commonly Misdiagnosed Conditions Among Older Adults

  Older adults today enjoy a more full and active lifestyle than prior generations. Proper diagnosis and management of illnesses and chronic medical conditions play a key role in maintaining your overall health. Unfortunately, medical misdiagnosis is common and can lead to dangerous delays in treatment. Our Norristown medical malpractice attorneys want you to be aware of some of the most...

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• December 30, 2021

  A Comprehensive Guide to Failure to Diagnose Medical Malpractice Cases

  One area of medical malpractice that concerns a growing number of individuals is failure to diagnose. To many people’s surprise, failure to diagnose is a type of medical malpractice case that can be taken to court. While these issues are oftentimes written off as simple errors that cannot be pursued in a court of law, this is a misconception. The...

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• December 14, 2021

  Birth Injuries and Delayed Delivery in Camden

  Birth injuries can be extremely serious, leading to issues such as cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, disability, or even death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around seven in every 1,000 children suffer from a birth injury. One of the many ways that birth injuries increase in probability is delayed delivery. Unfortunately, mothers sometimes inexplicably experience pregnancies...

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• November 29, 2021

  The Complications and Risks of Cosmetic Surgery

  Every year, more and more people decide to embark on plastic surgery journeys. While these cosmetic procedures might be the result of a desire to look a different way or mediate the topical effects of a serious burn or injury, complications are a serious concern to consider. There are seemingly hundreds of different kinds of plastic surgery procedures, each with...

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• November 15, 2021

  Philly Hospitals Under Fire for Egregious Missteps

  New reports from various media sources have been calling out Philadelphia hospitals for their roles in issues relating to medications, newly-delivered babies, and their mothers. As more and more stories come out concerning infant mortality rates and accidental opioid prescriptions given to babies, law firms across Philadelphia are stepping up to the plate to defend those affected. The Weitz Firm,...

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• October 28, 2021

  Nation’s Leading Cause Of Accidental Death: Medical Errors And Accidents

  Perhaps no professionals are more trusted than those working in the medical field, and usually, this trust is well-placed. However, the fact that the nation’s leading cause of accidental death is medical errors and accidents underscores the fact that there is a problem among doctors, nurses, anesthesiologists, pharmacists, and other medical professionals tasked with keeping Americans safe from harm. The Weitz...

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• October 12, 2021

  Male Nurse Charged Accused Of Assaulting Elderly Female Residents In PA Nursing Home, Admits Sexual Touching

  Vulnerable elderly and disabled individuals living in nursing homes across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania deserve the best possible care, but many nursing homes and their staff fall short on the care rendered to this defenseless segment of the population. Nursing home abuse is not uncommon, unfortunately, as was seen this week when a male nurse was charged with assaulting two elderly female...

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• September 28, 2021

  Why The Statute Of Limitations Matters In Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Claims?

  If you or someone you love is a victim of medical malpractice, you may be feeling confused and overwhelmed by what you have been through. Pursuing the compensation you are entitled to can seem impossible, but with the right legal team by your side, you can rest easier. When important legal details, like the statute of limitations, come up, your...

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