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What to Do If a Doctor Performed Surgery Without Your Informed Consent in Pennsylvania?

November 30, 2025

If you agreed to surgery expecting one procedure, only to learn afterward that something different…

What is Considered a Surgical Mistake in Pennsylvania?

Surgery always carries some level of risk, but there’s a difference between a known complication…

7 Most Common Surgical Mistakes You Should Know About

When you go into surgery, you expect safe care, skilled work, and a path to…

What is Considered Medical Malpractice in Pennsylvania?

If you or a loved one were harmed during medical care, you may be wondering…

Top 7 Common Birth Injuries Parents Should Know About

When you’re welcoming a newborn, you expect joy, hope, and smiles. However, things don’t go…

7 Signs You May Have a Medical Malpractice Case After a Botched Surgery in Philadelphia

If you went through a surgery in Philadelphia and things didn’t go as expected, you…

Top 7 Common Examples of Medical Malpractice You Should Know About

Mistakes in medical care don’t always show up as the worst possible outcome, but they…

How to File a Medical Malpractice Claim in Pennsylvania: Step-by-Step Guide

If you believe you were harmed by medical care in Pennsylvania, taking action soon can…

7 Warning Signs of Medical Negligence During Childbirth

When you are bringing a child into the world, you trust doctors and nurses to…

What is Considered a Birth Injury in Pennsylvania?

When a baby is hurt during labor, delivery, or just after birth, these incidents may…

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