Pediatric Medical Malpractice Attorney Pennsylvania
As a parent, you expect your child’s pediatric doctor to provide quality care every time you make an appointment. When pediatricians violate their duty of care or provide inadequate care that results in harm to your child, they may be guilty of medical malpractice. At Latona Law, our experienced pediatric medical malpractice attorneys want to help you hold those doctors accountable for their actions so you and your family can get the compensation and justice you deserve.
Why Choose Latona Law
Latona Law has helped families in the Wilkes-Barre and Scranton area combat pediatric medical
malpractice for more than 30 years. Our Pennsylvania pediatric medical malpractice attorneys
have extensive knowledge of the medical system, best practices, and duty of care owed to each
patient and can represent your case in court.
Our team only collects fees if you win your case and receive a settlement from the doctor or
medical practice. This means you can get the advice you need without worrying about upfront
costs. We encourage any family concerned about malpractice to schedule a free consultation
and let our team evaluate your case.
What Is Pediatric Medical Malpractice?
Pediatric medical malpractice happens when your child experiences additional harm or suffers
worsening health conditions as a result of the care they received from their pediatrician prior to
turning 18 years old. Commonly, malpractice results from the physician’s failure to provide
appropriate treatments for your child based on their age displayed symptoms, and other similar
factors. Your child’s doctor may be liable for damages if they’re found guilty of malpractice.
Common Examples of Pediatric Malpractice
Pediatric malpractice can take many forms, and being able to recognize common signs of
malpractice is essential if you want to take action quickly. Here are some common examples to
familiarize yourself with:
- Failure to diagnose: Doctors are responsible for accurately diagnosing health conditions based on symptoms presented and additional diagnostic tests. If your child’s doctor fails to diagnose a severe condition because they didn’t recognize the symptoms or dismissed their suffering, they may be liable for damages.
- Birth injuries: Birth injuries are those that occur during or shortly after birth as a result of your doctor’s actions. If your child’s doctor caused an injury like a broken bone or trauma resulting in cerebral palsy during or immediately after birth, they may be guilty
of malpractice. - Surgical errors: Surgical errors include leaving foreign objects in your child’s body, performing the wrong procedure, and causing additional harm through negligence just to name a few scenarios. If your pediatric surgeon made an error during the procedure, they may be guilty of malpractice.
- Medication errors: These errors include situations such as prescribing the wrong medication, failing to check for harmful drug interactions, and prescribing the wrong dose. If your child’s doctor made an error with their medication, they may be liable for malpractice
This is far from an exhaustive list. If you believe your child’s pediatrician caused undue harm,
speak with a Pennsylvania medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible
Why You Should Work With a Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice
Attorney
Every case is unique, and just because your doctor’s actions may seem like an honest mistake
doesn’t mean they’re not guilty of malpractice. Working with an experienced medical
malpractice attorney can help you and your family hold doctors accountable for their actions. If
your case is successful, you may receive compensation to help pay for ongoing care and
treatment and to help you through the pain and suffering your family has experienced.
Schedule a Consultation
If you think your child was the victim of pediatric malpractice, the sooner you speak with an
experienced Pennsylvania pediatric medical malpractice attorney, the better. At Latona Law,
our team is here to help families hold medical care providers and hospitals accountable for
their actions. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.