At the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Law Offices of James I. Devine, each medical malpractice case is personally reviewed and carefully evaluated by Attorney James I. Devine and his staff. Philadelphia serious injury lawyer James I. Devine is devoted to providing skillful legal representation for medical malpractice, catastrophic injury cases and brain injury claims, including trial lawsuits, settlements and arbitrated agreements.
Medical malpractice is the failure of a health care provider to treat and care for a patient with a reasonable degree of expertise and compassion. If a physician was careless, lacked proper skills or disregarded standardized rules, a jury may find the health care provider negligent. If damages resulted from such negligence, monetary compensation may be awarded. Hospitals can be liable for the negligence of their employees, including staff nurses and technicians.
The following information includes frequently asked medical malpractice questions. The answers stated are general in nature and are not intended to apply to every medical malpractice situation. Each case is different and carries its own set of circumstances which must be taken into consideration by competent legal counsel. By contacting Philadelphia medical malpractice Attorney James I. Devine, you can receive a personal consultation regarding your specific legal claim.
The Law Offices of James I. Devine handles complex medical malpractice cases and can help clients determine whether or not malpractice has occurred as a result of negligence and/or the misconduct of medical professionals. With his in-depth understanding of medical malpractice issues, Attorney James Devine has the experience and knowledge necessary to successfully negotiate favorable settlements for medical malpractice and catastrophic injury cases.