James A. Dattilo Law Blog

The Role of a Medical Expert Witness in a Malpractice Case

Wednesday, March 2, 2011 by James A. Dattilo

When you seek medical care, you put your life in the hands of your attending physicians. While most healthcare providers are competent and have your best interests at heart, some may cause you physical harm due to their mistakes or deviations from the standard of medical care for your condition.... Read More

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Topic: Medical Malpractice

Medication Mistakes

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 by James A. Dattilo

Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyer James Dattilo talks about medication mistakes.In many drug stores, shoppers can buy a paperback reference book giving them product descriptions and pictures for the millions of drugs your pharmacist can dispense.... Read More

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Topic: Medical Malpractice

Do Hospital Lawsuits Prevent Medical Negligence?

Monday, September 13, 2010 by James A. Dattilo

Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyers discuss the impact of medical malpractice lawsuits on negligence prevalence.... Read More

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Topic: Medical Malpractice

Medical Error Is One of the Leading Causes of Death

Thursday, September 9, 2010 by James A. Dattilo

Pittsburgh medical malpractice attorney James Dattilo talks about how medical error is one of the leading causes of death. Preventable medical errors cause nearly 100,000 people to die every year at a cost of $29 billion. That was a key finding in a seminal study on preventable medical errors conducted by The Institute of Medicine (IOM).... Read More

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Topic: Medical Malpractice

Doctors Not Disciplined Often Enough for Medical Errors

Thursday, August 5, 2010 by James A. Dattilo

Pennsylvania medical malpractice attorneys Dattilo & Associates talk about how doctors are not disciplined often enough for medical errors.A medical mistake, like a misdiagnosis or surgical error, can be physically, mentally and financially devastating for the patient. What is particularly heartbreaking about medical errors is that in many cases they can be prevented. ... Read More

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Topic: Medical Malpractice

Translated Prescriptions Cause Medical Errors

Friday, July 16, 2010 by James A. Dattilo

Pittsburgh medical malpractice lawyer James Dattilo talks about how poorly translated prescriptions cause medical errors.A May 2010 report by The Chicago Tribune uncovered a very disturbing trend that half of all automated Spanish language versions of prescription labels contained errors. These errors were serious enough to pose significant dangers to patient health.... Read More

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Topic: Products Liability

Not Every Medical Error is Considered Medical Malpractice

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 by James A. Dattilo

If you suspect that you or a loved one was seriously injured as a result of medical malpractice, it is worthwhile to consult a Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyer to determine if you have a case.... Read More

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Topic: Medical Malpractice

Find the Right Attorney for You

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 by James A. Dattilo

Medical malpractice cases stem from the failure of healthcare professionals to fulfill their legal obligation to provide care for their patients. When the procedures are not followed and a medical problem arises, patients have the right to hold their healthcare providers accountable.... Read More

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Topic: Medical Malpractice

What Information Will Your Attorney Need?

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 by James A. Dattilo

Something went wrong at the hospital, nursing home, or doctor’s office. Do you have a viable medical malpractice case? Your Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyer must be able to answer that question before proceeding with a lawsuit....... Read More

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Topic: Products Liability

Common Types of Medical Malpractice

Friday, October 23, 2009 by James A. Dattilo

The Pennsylvania medical malpractice firm of Dattilo & Associates talk about the common types of medical malpractice which include: Anesthesia errors, birth injury, defective drugs, experimentation, improper procedure, nursing home negligence, elderly abuse and wrongful death.... Read More

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Topic: Medical Malpractice

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