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…

You expect the information on your medical records to be accurate. However, the more doctors you see and the more conditions, illnesses or injuries you have, the greater the possibility of a breakdown in keeping your records up to date. The accuracy of medical record documentation is a subject for…

If you have a loved one in a nursing home in Pennsylvania, you may be worried about his or her care. While most nursing homes offer exceptional care to their residents, at Friedman, Schuman, Applebaum and Nemeroff PC, we know there are some that are neglectful. To keep your loved…