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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Philadelphia
Medical malpractice cases involve injuries caused by healthcare providers who fail to meet the accepted standard of care. These are among the most complex personal injury cases — requiring specialised attorneys with expert witness networks, deep medical knowledge, and the resources to litigate against well-funded hospital systems.
Pennsylvania Statute of Limitations
Pennsylvania medical malpractice cases generally have a 2-year statute of limitations from the date of the negligent act or discovery of injury. The discovery rule may extend this in some situations. Minors have until age 20. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to compensation entirely.
What to Look for in a Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyer
- Dedicated medical malpractice practice with established expert witness relationships
- Specific experience with your type of case (surgical error, misdiagnosis, birth injury, etc.)
- The financial resources to fund complex litigation (experts, depositions, records)
- A track record of substantial verdicts and settlements, not just settlements
- Willingness to be direct about the strengths and weaknesses of your case
Questions to Ask at Your Free Consultation
- Have you handled cases involving my specific type of medical error?
- Do you have medical experts who can review and testify in my type of case?
- Do you believe I have a viable case and why?
- What are the biggest challenges you foresee in my case?
- How will case expenses be handled if we lose?
What to Expect: Timeline and Process
Pennsylvania-Specific Information
Pennsylvania's Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act governs medical malpractice litigation in the state. It sets requirements for expert witnesses, limits on punitive damages, and procedures for case management.
Pennsylvania requires medical malpractice cases to be filed in the county where the treatment occurred. For Philadelphia cases, this means Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas — which has judges experienced in handling complex medical litigation.
Pennsylvania does not cap compensatory damages in medical malpractice cases (unlike many other states), meaning serious injuries can result in substantial recoveries for economic and non-economic damages.
Philadelphia Firms That Handle Medical Malpractice Cases
Kline & Specter
30+ years in business
Focused on catastrophic injury and medical malpractice cases in Philadelphia.
Ross Feller Casey
25+ years in business
Nationally recognized Philadelphia firm specializing in catastrophic injury and complex medical malpractice cases, with billion-dollar verdicts and a reputation for high-stakes litigation.
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