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  • May 26, 2022
    The Relationship Between Doctor Fatigue & Medical Malpractice
    Treating patients and performing any of the numerous other tasks involved in being a medical professional can be demanding both physically and mentally. To ensure patient safety, it is critical that health care workers get proper rest. Sadly, it is not uncommon for medical professionals to be fatigued at work. This can result in errors that may have serious consequences...
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  • May 10, 2022
    Doctors May Be Intoxicated More Often Than Patients Realize
    Performing surgery, diagnosing conditions, prescribing medications, and performing virtually any other type of complex medical task requires attention and vigilance. If a physician is not in peak mental condition, they can potentially make errors that can cause serious harm or even death to patients.  Naturally, it is absolutely unacceptable for a doctor or other such health care worker to be...
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  • February 24, 2022
    Recent Court Decision Would Redefine the Meaning of “Cause of Death”
    Currently, in Pennsylvania, there is no exact definition of the term “cause of death.” Lawmakers and medical professionals have come to a common understanding of what is meant by “cause of death.” Typically, this refers to what is written on the death certificate. However, recently courts have found the term to be broad and ambiguous.  The ambiguity of the term...
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • July 28, 2021
    “Selfless” High School Principal Dies After Donating Bone Marrow To A Stranger
    In 2019, 44-year-old Derrick Nelson arranged through a donor organization to donate his bone marrow to a 14-year-old boy in France. Nelson was a high school principal in Westfield, New Jersey, and did not hesitate to give his stem cells to a stranger, hoping it would save the boy’s life. Unfortunately, it was Nelson’s last act of kindness. After the...
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