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It's important for every medical consumer to understand the difference between a bad outcome and medical malpractice. This article will help you understand the key elements of a medical malpractice claim. https://www.meyersmedmal.com/have-a-medical-malpractice-claim/

Will Your Hospital Admit A Medical Mistake?

Sadly, patients cannot always count on hospitals and healthcare providers to do the right thing.

meyersmedmal.com If medical malpractice happens and a loved one is seriously injured or killed, we expect hospitals and our healthcare providers to admit fault and take accountability for what happened. But will they?

We are thankful to have been able to contribute to this effort to provide lunches to local area medical professionals that work so hard to care for those impacted by this terrible illness. https://www.meyersmedmal.com/pittsburgh-attorneys-supporting-local-medical-professionals-during-covid-19-crisis/

[05/06/20]   Residents of Western Pennsylvania are fortunate to have access to some of the best doctors and nurses in the nation. However, a recent national survey which measures preventable injuries and illnesses suggests several area hospitals, including two of the region’s largest, fall short of expectations when it comes to patient safety. The Spring 2020 survey results were released on April 30, 2020. Nearly every hospital in the Western Pennsylvania region received an “A” or “B” grade. Two hospitals in the region received a “C”. Click the link below to learn more.

https://www.meyersmedmal.com/national-survey-shows-some-pittsburgh-area-hospitals-are-safer-than-others/

First "Guardian Of Civil Justice" Scholarship Awarded to Sophomore at University of Pittsburgh School of Law - Meyers Evans Lupetin & Unatin, LLC

Please join us in congratulating the first recipient of the Guardian of Legal Justice Scholarship, Ms Julie Daw.

meyersmedmal.com We are very pleased to announce the recipient of our scholarship "Guardian of Civil Justice" - Julie A. Daw. Ms Daw is a sophomore (2L) at University of Pittsburgh School of Law. This scholarship is available to current and future students of Pitt and Duquesne law schools interested in a career devo...

Unattended ER patient dies at Pennsylvania hospital: A patient died at WellSpan York (Pa.) Hospital's emergency department after being left unattended for more than an hour, according to a state inspection report cited by York Daily Record.

beckershospitalreview.com A patient died at WellSpan York (Pa.) Hospital's emergency department after being left unattended for more than an hour, according to a state inspection report cited by York Daily Record.

On October 31, 2019 the PA Supreme Court handed down its opinion in Yanakos v. UPMC that the Statute of Repose is unconstitutional, recognizing that this statute could deprive injured people of their constitutional rights to justice without legal justification.

https://www.meyersmedmal.com/pennsylvania-supreme-court-declares-pennsylvanias-seven-year-limit-on-medical-malpractice-cases-unconstitutional/

US News - Best Lawyers®: 2020 "Best Law Firms" - Meyers Evans Lupetin & Unatin, LLC

Meyers Evans Lupetin & Unatin has been recognized as a Tier 1 law firm in Pittsburgh, PA for Medical Malpractice by US News – Best Lawyers® in the 10th Edition of “Best Law Firms” released on November 1, 2019.

meyersmedmal.com Meyers Evans Lupetin & Unatin has been recognized as a Tier 1 law firm in Pittsburgh, PA for Medical Malpractice by US News – Best Lawyers® in the 10th Edition of “Best Law Firms” released on November 1, 2019. The firm has also been recognized in previous editions of US News – Best Lawyers....

[09/17/19]   10 years after HPV vaccine implementation, studies show a dramatic reduction in the instances precursors to cervical cancer in a wide range group of women from 13-29 years of age. When a majority of population has been immunized, the virus is not able to propagate and be transmitted to the unvaccinated portion of the population. We are hopeful that this information is indicative of a soon to be steady decline in instances of death caused by preventable cervical cancer.

https://www.meyersmedmal.com/death-from-cervical-cancer-is-the-end-is-in-sight/

Studies Show The Benefits of HPV Vaccination Over the Past Five Years

We have written about the benefits of HPV vaccination in the past. Recent studies show compelling correlation between increased vaccinations and decreased cases of HPV in adolescents and young adults. https://www.meyersmedmal.com/benefits-of-hpv-vaccinations/

meyersmedmal.com Between 2013 and 2017, the rate of vaccination in adolescence has increased 5% each year. The prevalence of HPV among girls age 13-19 decreased by 83%.

Pennsylvania Wrongful Death & Survival Actions

Pennsylvania medical malpractice attorney Greg Unatin of Meyers Evans Lupetin & Unatin explains wrongful death actions and survival actions under PA law, and how they impact the families of a person that has died due to negligence.

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Research Shows Misdiagnosis a Leading Cause of Malpractice Claims

Research at Johns Hopkins confirms again that misdiagnosis is a leading cause of unnecessary injury as a result of a hospital admission.
The study, funded by the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine, reviewed 55,377 closed medical malpractice claims filed from 2006 to
2015 and identified 11,592 that alleged diagnostic errors. Lead researcher David Newman-Toker, a neurology professor at Johns Hopkins
University discusses why is important in future for the medical community to focus on the causes of diagnostic error. Since the majority of
inpatient admissions begin in the Emergency Dept any medical facility can can make a major impact in reducing needless death and disability
by focusing on such errors.

claimsjournal.com Two research papers released in the past several weeks both point to the significance of diagnostic errors as a source of medical malpractice claims. A

Neil Armstrong Died of Medical Malpractice, Family Settled for $6M

Neither celebrity or character protect patients from medical malpractice. Note that this matter was settled privately and it is only because of hard working reporters that the public now has been informed. Since most serious cases are settled under confidentiality restrictions there is an ongoing silence about many careless acts resulting in many catastrophically injured patients.

news.law Neil Armstrong died in a Cincinnati hospital two weeks after undergoing heart surgery in 2012. His two sons contended that incompetent post-surgical care at Mercy Health – Fairfield Hospital had co…

[07/12/19]   Osteomyelitis and discitis are infections of the spine. These diseases are rare, but can lead to serious and permanent neurological injuries, including severe pain, paralysis or difficulties walking. Unfortunately, the diagnosis of discitis or osteomyelitis is often delayed by health care providers, because the primary symptom of discitis and osteomyelitis is the very non-specific complaint of back pain. Learn more at our website: https://www.meyersmedmal.com/delayed-diagnosis-of-spinal-infection/

[06/27/19]   In this post we examine the eight most common types / causes of medical malpractice. It is our hope that the more awareness we bring to these situations, the better armed people may be to protect themselves from potential harm. https://www.meyersmedmal.com/the-eight-most-common-types-of-medical-malpractice/

Identifying Medical Malpractice Under Pennsylvania Law

Here's what you need to know about how medical malpractice is defined under Pennsylvania law. https://www.meyersmedmal.com/identifying-medical-malpractice-under-pennsylvania-law/

meyersmedmal.com The following article is part of our series on medical malpractice law in Pennsylvania. This article has been adapted from our free eBook titled What You Need To Know To Protect Yourself And Your Rights. (Click here to download the full e-book.)

Screening for Elevated Blood Lead Levels in Children and Pregnant Women

jamanetwork.com In this issue of JAMA, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) presents its recommendation on screening for elevated blood lead levels in children and pr

Changes in Practice among Physicians with Malpractice Claims | NEJM

Despite the claims of socalled tort reformers NEJM reports that 1% of physicians accounted for nearly one third of medical malpractice claims and that 94% of physicians had none.

nejm.org Special Article from The New England Journal of Medicine — Changes in Practice among Physicians with Malpractice Claims

The Imperative for Climate Action to Protect Health | NEJM

nejm.org Review Article from The New England Journal of Medicine — The Imperative for Climate Action to Protect Health

Johns Hopkins removes three more All Children's Hospital leaders

It is remarkable there Johns Hopkins health system hospital appears to have become aware of the problem that after there was a sufficiently high death rate to significantly alter the statistical rate of death compared to other facilities. These children died one at a time and raises questions concerning a failure of quality assurance.

modernhealthcare.com John Hopkins Medicine has removed three more senior administrators at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Fla., after reported increases in the hospital's death rates for pediatric heart surgeries.

Are You Ready to Respond? Reports of High Harm Complications after Surgery and Invasive Procedures | Advisory

patientsafety.pa.gov Surgery and other invasive procedures carry risk of complication and mortality. Recognizing and responding rapidly to such complications can improve patient outcomes. The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority sought to explore surgical complications and healthcare providers' responses by analyzing e...

The Importance Of Our Rights To A Jury Trial - Meyers Evans Lupetin & Unatin, LLC

The 7th Amendment guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases. As your advocates, we will speak the truth on your behalf and do whatever possible to stamp out doubt when you exercise your constitutional rights for what you believe in.

meyersmedmal.com The Constitution is the bedrock of our American society. Not a day goes by without many of us benefiting from one or more of the sacred amendments to our constitution, such as the freedoms of speech or religion, or the right to bear arms. At Meyers Evans Lupetin & Unatin, we are privileged to work e...

Top 20 Settlements in Pennsylvania in 2017 - TopVerdict.com

Congratulations to our partner, Brendan Lupetin.

topverdict.com We are pleased to present to you the list of top 20 settlements obtained in Pennsylvania in the year 2017. The list is comprised of various case types that were filed either in state or federal courts.

Power of Positivity

This girl is a shining star!

Management shake-up at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

wfla.com Several top managers at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg are resigning, effective immediately. 

Physician's First Watch

The American Society of Hematology has issued guidelines on preventing, diagnosing, and managing venous thromboembolism. Here are some of the highlights from the 200-plus recommendations: https://jwat.ch/2TWJOAW

20 percent of patients with serious conditions are first misdiagnosed, study says

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/20-percent-of-patients-with-serious-conditions-are-first-misdiagnosed-study-says/2017/04/03/e386982a-189f-11e7-9887-1a5314b56a08_story.html?utm_term=.f5bb274f13e1

washingtonpost.com Mayo Clinic research shows that second opinions often differ from initial evaluations.

Some medical devices deemed unsafe in other nations still sold in U.S.

nbcnews.com Andrew Chappell, whose metal hips had to be removed, wishes he'd known Australia had issued a warning about them. "That would've saved me 3 years of pain."

Deadly bacteria: Pittsburgh family sues drug maker over contaminated laxative

A recent article from Trib Live describes a devastating case in which a drug maker is sued after the death of an infant. Firm Partner Brendan Lupetin is one of the attorneys representing the family.

Read more about this case and the recall of laxative Dicoto Liquid that was found to be contaminated with the bacteria Burkholder cepacia here: https://goo.gl/Lkj5kr

triblive.com They were supposed to grow up together, twins Ariana and Alivia Singleton born one minute and 2 pounds apart. Ariana appeared to be the vocal, ...

Emerging from EHR Purgatory — Moving from Process to Outcomes — NEJM

nejm.org Perspective from The New England Journal of Medicine — Emerging from EHR Purgatory — Moving from Process to Outcomes

Woman Awarded $2M for Botched Gallbladder Surgery

thelegalintelligencer.com A Pittsburgh jury has awarded $2 million to a woman claiming she suffered ongoing internal injuries resulting from a botched gallbladder removal surgery.

Privacy and Security Audits of Electronic Health Information (2014 update)

bok.ahima.org Editor’s note: This update supplants the March 2011 Practice Brief “Security Audits of Electronic Health Information (Updated).”

Emails suggest linens to be 'likely' source in deadly mold outbreak at Pittsburgh hospitals

cnn.com The likely source of a deadly mold outbreak that started in 2014 at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center hospitals was the hospitals' linen provider, according to findings shared in emails exclusively obtained by CNN.

New US Cancer Staging System Debuts in 9 Months

medscape.com The American Joint Committee on Cancer has a new staging system that elevates 'prognostic' status as the official staging classification of every cancer in the United States.