Steve Pokiniewski, Esq. has analyzed many common myths about Medical Malpractice as portrayed in some recent publications:Recent publications by both state and private entities disclose that:
1. Contrary to popular myth research establishes that juries tend to side with doctors in medical negligence cases. (Source: The Legal Intelligencer, Vol P. 2944, page 4, April 27, 2007)
2. In 2006 there occurred over 6000 serious (patient receive same level of harm from minor to death) events which occurred at Pennsylvania Hospitals. (Source: Annual Report - Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority)
3. In 2006, the number of jury awards for plaintiffs in medical negligence cases was the fewest in six (6) years that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has been keeping such statuses in 2006. (Source: PA State Supreme Court Records - AOPC Press Release)
4. Doctors are not leaving Pennsylvania due to increased malpractice premiums since the total number of physicians practicing across all specialties in Pennsylvania increased by six (6) percent between 1993 and 2002. (Insurance Journal, East News, April 27, 2006)
This recent information is important for consumers to know when selecting an attorney to investigate and handle their medical negligence action: serious adverse medical incidents are continuing to occur at an alarming rate, that juries favor the health care providers and the success rate for cases that go to trial are low. Thus it is extremely important to select an attorney who are highly knowledgeable and experience in handling medical negligence cases.
Anapol Schwartz has over forth (40) years of exceptional success in representing victims of medical malpractice claims.
