Notable Results

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Here is a selection of major birth injury and medical malpractice results achieved by Kline & Specter, PC:

  • $57 Million Birth Injury Verdict: Jury verdict in a birth injury case involving oxygen deprivation during labor that resulted in cerebral palsy.
  • $50 Million Medical Malpractice Settlement: Settlement obtained in a case where a missed breast cancer diagnosis delayed critical treatment for more than two years.
  • $49 Million Hospital Error Verdict: Record-setting Pennsylvania verdict secured in a hospital error case that left a young man severely brain-damaged (Caruso).
  • $47 Million Pediatric Medical Malpractice Verdict: The largest medical malpractice verdict in Pennsylvania federal court history, awarded for a child injured in a post-birth procedure (Harker/Baldacchino).
  • $42.9 Million Birth Injury Verdict: One of the largest medical malpractice verdicts in Pennsylvania history, awarded for a girl severely injured at birth at a Philadelphia hospital (Fortson).
  • $42 Million Federal Birth Injury Verdict: Jury verdict in Harrisburg federal court for an infant who suffered severe brain damage due to a botched forceps delivery (Armolt).
  • $32 Million Delayed C-Section Settlement: Major settlement reached with a hospital for a child born severely brain-damaged after medical staff delayed performing an emergency C-section.
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Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Lawsuits: What Patients Should Know

Victims of hospital mistakes and medical errors face immense financial strain, prolonged physical pain, and unexpected lifetime care requirements. Civil malpractice lawsuits hold negligent medical professionals accountable while securing the financial resources families need to move forward.

In Pennsylvania, medical malpractice claims require detailed expert reviews. Under Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1042.3, attorneys must file a formal Certificate of Merit—signed by an appropriate licensed medical expert—confirming that the care provided fell below accepted medical standards.

Key Information On Filing A Claim In Pennsylvania:

  • Certificate of Merit Requirement: Pennsylvania law requires a written expert opinion from a qualified medical peer before a malpractice lawsuit can proceed in court.
  • Statute of Limitations: Pennsylvania generally enforces a strict 2-year statute of limitations from the date the medical injury occurred or was discovered.
  • Mcare Fund Coverage: Pennsylvania operates the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Fund, which pays excess liability claims above primary physician insurance policies.
  • No Caps On Economic Damages: Pennsylvania state law imposes no arbitrary statutory caps on financial compensation for past and future medical bills, lost wages, and life care costs.

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Medical Negligence In Pennsylvania Hospitals Must Be Addressed

Patients rely on doctors, nurses, and health networks to provide safe, competent medical treatment. When medical errors occur, victims deserve clear answers, justice, and financial support through the civil legal system.

Take Action If You Or A Loved One Suffered From Medical Malpractice In Pennsylvania

If you or a family member suffered severe injury, permanent disability, or wrongful death due to a Pennsylvania hospital or doctor error, a free and confidential case review can help determine whether you qualify for financial compensation.

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