Author: Daniel Jeck
Ransomware Attack on Hospital Leads to Infant’s Death
Can I Sue for Medical Malpractice if I Was Harmed During a Clinical Trial?
Clinical trials are a great way to test new treatments and advance medicine. However, when healthcare providers are not careful, they may injure patients during a clinical trial. Our malpractice lawyers are here to help protect your rights if you’re injured during a clinical trial. What Is a Clinical Trial? A clinical trial tests a new medicine...
Eisenberg Winkler Jeck Schwartz Schoenhaus & Sherry, P.C., Secures Multimillion-Dollar Settlement in Failure to Diagnose Case
Dan Jeck and Josh Schwartz recently resolved a lawsuit on behalf of a client who brought suit against a number of healthcare providers in the Philadelphia area alleging that their medical malpractice led to her husband’s death. Dan and Josh, along with a team of top-notch medical experts from across the country, asserted that the providers failed...
$109 Million Verdict in Medical Malpractice Suit
Woman Who Left Hospital without Hands or Feet Due to Botched Operation Receives $109 Million Verdict in Medical Malpractice Suit A woman’s routine trip to the hospital turned into a life-changing nightmare. According to Fox 13, Lisa-Marie Carter, a former Department of Defense analyst finally succeeded in holding her doctor liable for a mistake ...
Daniel Jeck Gives Presentation on Law Office Management
On October 22, Eisenberg Winkler Jeck Schwartz Schoenhaus & Sherry, P.C., shareholder Daniel Jeck gave a presentation to lawyers across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on how to manage a law office during COVID-19. Dan’s presentation came during the Pennsylvania Association for Justice’s 2020 Annual Medical Malpractice Seminar. At the v...
What are the Worst Mistakes During Surgery?
Medical errors are responsible for an estimated 251,000 to 440,000 deaths in the US each year. An incorrect diagnosis, surgical mistake or medication error could lead to a serious injury or death during your next visit to the hospital. Surgical mistakes are a type of medical error that affects thousands of patients each year. Some of the worst type...
What Could Cause Cerebral Palsy at Birth?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 in 323 children in the US suffer from cerebral palsy, a condition that may be caused by an injury to a developing brain. Cerebral palsy affects balance and posture. Certain types of medical mistakes before and during birth could cause your child to develop cerebral palsy. Possibl...
How Could Cerebral Palsy Affect My Child?
If you read last week’s blog, then you know that cerebral palsy refers to a group of neurological disorders that may be caused by a brain injury or malformation while the brain is still developing. You would also know that medical mistakes before, during and shortly after birth can lead to the development of this disorder. Cerebral palsy is a ...
Are Nursing Staff Shortages Endangering Pennsylvania Patients?
Nurses have crucial jobs in hospitals, nursing homes and other medical care facilities. These health care workers are heavily involved in caring for patients. Depending on the setting, nurses may spend more time with patients than other health care practitioners. However, it turns out nurses in Pennsylvania believe they are overworked and less able...
Did Depakote Cause My Child’s Birth Defect?
Almost 700 lawsuits have been filed against the AbbVie Inc., the manufacturer of Depakote, a valproic acid drug commonly prescribed to treat bipolar disorder and epilepsy. Depakote was introduced in 1983 by Abbot Laboratories as an anti-seizure medication. In 2013, the company spun off into AbbVie. Many of these lawsuits were filed by mothers who t...
