There are few things more nerve-racking than giving birth to a child. Of course, everybody wants nothing but the best for their child, and fortunately, there are countless talented and dedicated doctors throughout the state of Pennsylvania who do whatever it takes to successfully deliver babies every single day. Unfortunately,...

Though nobody ever wants to leave their loved one in a nursing home, the unfortunate reality is that sometimes, we have no choice. That being said, nursing homes are expected to care for our loved ones as they would their own, and in most cases, they do. However, if you...

We trust physicians of all kinds, quite literally, with our lives. Fortunately, here in the United States, we have access to some of the most competent, dedicated doctors in the world. However, there are times where doctors are negligent, and when this happens, people can suffer severe injuries and develop...

The new coronavirus has drastically impacted people across the United States, and the world. Unfortunately, among those impacted are individuals currently residing in nursing homes. Since nursing homes are so crowded, understaffed, and more, many people are contracting the virus in these enclosed, clustered spaces. Because of this, many families...

Oftentimes, we see physicians at our most vulnerable, and we expect that they will tend to our injuries or illnesses with care. Fortunately, our country is home to some of the most intelligent, dignified physicians in the world. However, if you are someone who has been injured at the hands...

Family members who grow older sometimes need extra medical care. When this happens, they may be placed in a nursing home by their loved ones. This is done with the expectation that they will be properly taken care of. However, this is unfortunately not always the case. There are many...

There are many things that you should know about medical malpractice and personal injury accidents. This includes how they may occur, how to prevent them, and what to do if you find yourself in such a situation. The attorneys at Friedman Schuman Layser take pride in providing the opportunity for...

If you or a loved one have undergone surgery, you hope that everything goes well and the doctor declares the procedure a success. In some unfortunate cases, mistakes are made. Though mistakes happen in surgery, it does not automatically mean that you have a case for medical malpractice. In order...

Medical errors occur all the time in Pennsylvania healthcare settings. Because medical care is human-oriented, mistakes happen. However, many of those mistakes are easily avoidable. Looking at the common causes of such issues, it is fairly easy to see that most are caused by human error and a result of...

Surgeries are very complex procedures, and patients trust their doctors to complete them properly. Unfortunately, not all physicians are equal in skill, and some may end up injuring patients rather than helping them. In the case of surgical error, a medical malpractice claim may be beneficial. Though it cannot undo...