Medical Malpractice
Unnecessary surgery. Failure to order proper tests. Prescribing the wrong medication or dosage. These are all examples of medical care that deviated from accepted standards of practice. When such deviations cause injury or death, it can be life changing.
You trust healthcare providers to deliver proper care. When a provider makes poor decisions or neglects to do something that negatively impacts your health, that provider (and possibly the institution in which he or she works) may be held accountable.
A successful medical malpractice lawsuit in Philadelphia will establish that the medical care provided strayed from accepted standards and resulted in significant disability or death. Often, the negative outcome is not the only proof needed. An experienced Philadelphia medical malpractice attorney understands how to review the diagnosis and treatment steps from the patient’s history to identify errors in provider behavior that contributed to the outcome.
The onus is on the patient and his or her family to establish that proof. Successful medical malpractice lawsuits may provide relief in terms of compensation for past and future medical expenses, loss of income, and pain and suffering.
The Duffy Firm has successfully pursued medical malpractice claims against most of the large teaching hospitals and universities in the Philadelphia area. We have an established record of significant verdicts and settlements, and also bring a host of other benefits, including:
- A panel of physicians, nurses and other healthcare experts who know how to interpret medical documentation, and who will help us build a strong case for you.
- A special level of trust, care and compassion in understanding what you and your family are facing. We have a special bond with each and every one of our past clients, and those relationships remain strong long after the case has been won.
- The confidence in knowing that if we represent you, it is because we believe we can win. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means if we are not successful, we receive no payment at all. When you win, we win.