Benefits of a Malpractice Attorney in Pittsburgh

Few professionals receive more trust than medical practitioners. When patients suffer injury or wrongful death due to medical negligence, victims and their families have a right to pursue compensation for the often-extensive losses caused by malpractice. But few areas of law require more technical knowledge and experience. The Pittsburgh malpractice attorneys at Dattilo & Associates, P.C. have specialized medical malpractice experience not available from all general practice personal injury firms.

The Challenges of Proving Medical Negligence

Experiencing a poor outcome from medical treatment does not automatically constitute medical malpractice. No doctor can heal every conceivable medical condition, and even with a high degree of medical care, some patients do not survive. An attorney must have specialized skills to assess each case to determine if an injury resulted because a medical provider failed to provide a reasonable standard of care as defined by Pennsylvania law. Each Pittsburgh medical malpractice attorney at Dattilo & Associates, P.C. has extensive experience in medical malpractice law, and we use in-house medical expertise combined with a network of medical specialists to prove each case.

The Complexities of Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Law

Proving medical negligence is only the first step in a complex legal process. Attorneys must consider every detail to pursue compensation under Pennsylvania law. Some of the concerns include the following issues:

- Following the collateral source rule, which prohibits patients from pursuing damages already paid by other sources, such as insurance claims
- Determining the precise monetary value of damages caused by each practitioner within a medical malpractice case
- Filing complaints within the statute of limitations period, which is two years in most cases
- Representing injured clients in all legal processes, including conciliation hearings

Contact an Experienced Malpractice Attorney

Failure to follow precise procedures—or technical errors—can result in the loss or dismissal of a malpractice case. If you believe a loved one suffered injury or died because of medical malpractice, or that you suffered because of a medical error, take advantage of our expertise to help you determine if you have a legitimate medical malpractice claim. The Pittsburgh medical malpractice law firm of Dattilo & Associates, P.C. offers a free consultation. If we decide to take your case, we operate on a contingency fee basis—you owe nothing unless we recover compensation on your behalf. Please contact us online, or call our office at (412) 391-6300 to arrange an appointment.