Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Erie, PA

Hospitals are where we go to get well, but what if the unthinkable happens? A misdiagnosis, a botched surgery, or a mix-up in prescriptions could leave you with irreparable medical injuries.

When careless accidents happen, it's defined as medical malpractice and it's a very serious matter. If you suspect that yourself or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice in Erie, call the offices of Edgar Snyder & Associates at 412-534-3260.

What is Medical Malpractice?

The healthcare field can get complicated. Knowing the red flags to be aware of regarding medical malpractice can help save you time and money down the road. If you've been injured or misdiagnosed in Erie, this is what you need to know.

Medical malpractice occurs when there have been errors made by doctors or other medical professionals. Due to these errors, a patient could suffer life-changing injuries or even death. Medical malpractice can put a drain on your quality of life, as well as your finances. Don't get left in the lurch, wondering what to do next. Call the Erie office of Edgar Snyder & Associates at 412-534-3260 to see if you have a case.

Types of Medical Malpractice

Victims of medical negligence or malpractice in Erie should know that there are many different types of medical malpractice. If any of the following situations have happened to you, get in touch with Edgar Snyder & Associates immediately.

Surgical Errors

The surgery is routine, and it's gone as well as could be hoped for. Your doctor has been competent and safely completed your procedure. Except, that same doctor has left a foreign body (like gauze) inside of you without realizing it. You'll only know of it when complications begin. That type of negligence is medical malpractice.

Birth Injuries

Your pregnancy has been textbook. Every OB visit has been as normal as possible, and you're confident about your delivery date. You know there are risks for any medical procedure, but you go into labor feeling in control. But your labor goes long, much longer than it should. Or you're rushed to deliver your baby much earlier than you thought. Your blood pressure is skyrocketing, and your doctor isn't properly monitoring you. These errors can fall under the umbrella of medical malpractice.

Treatment, Medication and Monitoring Errors

An anesthesiologist could be nearing the end of their long shift and give you too much, or too little, anesthesia. A pharmacist could confuse your medication dosages and you're left with medical problems that have gone from bad to worse. Medical malpractice is happening, and you could have a case.

Diagnostic Errors

You've had a persistent illness, or symptom, and your doctors are baffled – until finally, one doctor knows what's wrong with you. Except it turns out, they're wrong. They're treating you for one thing when it's really something else. Due to their medical negligence, you're left to suffer the consequences.

How Many Years Do You Have to Sue For Medical Malpractice?

Got questions about the length of time it could take to sue for medical malpractice in Erie? Take a look at our Pennsylvania statute of limitations. Reaching out to the Erie office of Edgar Snyder & Associates is your best bet for getting the answers you need.

How Long Does a Malpractice Settlement Take?

If you're looking to settle a medical malpractice suit in Erie, you might have to prepare for a long battle. Doctors and hospitals aren't always forthcoming when it comes to malpractice claims. Your settlement timeline can vary for all sorts of factors; primarily, it depends on if you go to court or decide to settle. Typical cases can range from two years and beyond. Your specific timeline can only be determined on a case-by-case basis. Give the Erie office of Edgar Snyder & Associates a call to find out more at 412-534-3260.

What is The Average Settlement for Medical Malpractice?

Getting a ballpark figure for a settlement from any law firm is never a smart idea because every single case is so unique. There's no magic formula that we can give you for a definitive answer on the compensation you can expect. We understand the importance of wanting to know how much money to anticipate – but with medical malpractice, no case is alike.

Compensation is determined by a variety of factors: your injuries and how they've effected your daily life, the specifics of the negligence you experienced, types of insurance related to the parties in the case, and so much more.

How Much Can You Get For a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?

To get answers to the questions you have about compensation, give the Erie office of Edgar Snyder & Associates a call at 412-534-3260. The money you win won't ever be able to undo the damage you or your loved one experienced at the hands of a doctor or hospital. Having compensation can go a long way, though, in helping get your life back on track.

We can't guarantee you a certain sum, but we can help you figure out if you have a strong case.

How Do You Prove Medical Malpractice?

Negligence:

Negligence must be able to be quantified. If you suspect you've been a victim of medical malpractice in Erie, don't hesitate to contact Edgar Snyder & Associates. A doctor has to do no harm – that's the oath they took. If harm was caused, other medical experts could be called in to help testify for your case.

Negligence Caused the Injury:

Having a medical expert on your side to testify helps your case. A patient must be able to prove without reasonable doubt that their doctor's incompetence directly caused their injury. If the patient was already sick or injured before being placed in their doctor's care, malpractice gets harder to prove.

Doctor-Patient Relationship:

There must be a direct doctor-patient relationship between the victim and the specific doctor that is being sued. A consulting physician giving an opinion to your main doctor that eventually causes injury cannot be the one sued. Medical malpractice claims can only be brought against the doctor who fully treats and cares for you.

The Injury Caused Specific Damages:

Doctors are supposed to do no harm, but sometimes harm happens. If you've experienced injuries at the hands of doctors or medical personnel in Erie, you could be entitled to compensation for your mental anguish, physical pain, medical bills, and more.

Don't Hesitate — Contact the Erie Office of Edgar Snyder & Associates Today

If you're looking for a free case review of your medical malpractice claim, call the Erie office of Edgar Snyder & Associates at 412-534-3260. Filing your malpractice claim with time to spare is very important — so don't hesitate. Medical evidence can disappear or get harder to prove as time passes.

Not in Erie? We Have Other Office Locations

Can't get to our Erie office? It's never a problem – we can come directly to you. If you're in the hospital or can't leave your home, we can visit you anywhere.

And if you're truly not local to Erie, we have a few other convenient office locations in Altoona, Ebensburg, Johnstown and Pittsburgh. Remember, there's never a fee unless we get money for you!

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