Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyer — If a Medical Mistake Hurt You, You Deserve Answers
You trusted a doctor. A hospital. A medical team. And something went wrong.
Maybe you are not sure whether what happened counts as malpractice. Maybe you are still in treatment and afraid to make things worse. Maybe you lost someone — and you need to know whether anyone is accountable.
Whatever brought you here, we can give you an honest answer. Call 1-800-247-LEGAL. The consultation is free. There is no fee unless we recover.
What Counts as Medical Malpractice in Pennsylvania?
Not every bad medical outcome is malpractice. Doctors face difficult situations, and medicine is not without risk. But when a medical provider makes an avoidable mistake — one that a competent, reasonable physician would not have made under the same circumstances — that is not just unfortunate. It is actionable.
Medical malpractice is a departure from the accepted standard of care. It happens more often than people realize. And many victims do not recognize what happened to them until they speak with an attorney.
Common examples include:
Misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose — a condition that a reasonably careful physician would have identified, leading to delayed or incorrect treatment
Surgical errors — operating on the wrong site, leaving instruments inside the body, or causing preventable damage during a procedure
Medication mistakes — wrong drug, wrong dose, or failure to account for a known allergy or contraindication
Failure to treat — recognizing a condition but failing to act on it in time
Birth injuries — preventable harm to a mother or infant caused by negligent care during labor and delivery
Anesthesia errors — improper dosing or failure to monitor a patient during a procedure
Hospital-acquired infections — resulting from failures in sanitation or standard care protocols
If any of these situations sounds familiar, call us. We will tell you honestly whether you have a case.
We Know How Overwhelming This Is
You are dealing with the physical consequences of someone else's mistake. You may still be in treatment. You may be grieving.
The last thing you should have to think about is navigating the legal system alone.
We handle everything. Our in-house bills and records department subpoenas medical records, hospital notes, and all documentation related to your care. We do this quickly — because obtaining records in a timely manner is critical to building a solid medical malpractice case. We retain the medical experts required before a claim can be filed. We manage every interaction with the hospital, the physician, and their insurers.
You focus on your health. We build the case.
Wrongful Death From Medical Negligence
Sadly, sometimes a medical mistake leads to death. It is even more devastating when that life could have been saved.
We cannot give them back to you. But we can fight to make sure the people they loved and left behind are taken care of. If a family member died as a result of medical negligence, you may have a wrongful death claim — and the people responsible should be held accountable.
When you retain our services in a wrongful death matter, we pursue justice for your family with the same drive and determination we bring to every case. We are driven by the outcome. We are available when you need us. And we are prepared to go as far as this case requires.
Pennsylvania's Certificate of Merit Requirement
Medical malpractice cases in Pennsylvania carry a procedural requirement that does not apply to most other personal injury claims. Before a suit can be filed, the plaintiff must file a Certificate of Merit — a document signed by a licensed medical professional confirming that the care provided fell outside the acceptable professional standard.
This requirement exists to ensure that malpractice claims are supported by genuine medical expert opinion before litigation begins. It is not a barrier — it is a process. We manage it entirely on your behalf.
Our team identifies and retains the appropriate medical experts, obtains and reviews all relevant records, and ensures that every procedural requirement is met before the case moves forward. You do not need to understand this process. You need an attorney who already does.
How Goldberg & Weinstein Builds a Medical Malpractice Case
Medical malpractice cases require more preparation than most personal injury matters. The record-gathering alone — subpoenas, review, expert analysis — takes time and resources. We built the infrastructure to handle it.
Step 1:
Obtain Every Record
Our in-house bills and records department subpoenas and organizes all medical records, hospital notes, and documentation related to the alleged negligence. This process begins immediately and proceeds in parallel with the legal analysis.
Step 2:
Expert Medical Review
We retain qualified medical experts who review the records in detail and evaluate whether the standard of care was breached. This review happens before any claim is filed.
Step 3:
File the Certificate of Merit
Once the expert review confirms a viable claim, we file the Certificate of Merit required under Pennsylvania law to proceed with litigation.
Step 4:
Build and Pursue the Case
We present the case to the responsible parties and their insurers. When they do not respond fairly, we litigate. We are prepared to take medical malpractice cases to trial — and the physicians, hospitals, and insurers we go up against know it.
What You May Be Entitled to Recover
A medical malpractice claim in Pennsylvania can include compensation for:
Medical expenses — the cost of treating the harm caused by the malpractice, including corrective procedures and ongoing care
Lost wages — income lost while recovering from the negligent care and future earning capacity affected by the injury
Pain and suffering — the physical and emotional toll of a preventable medical mistake
Future care costs — ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, or assistance required because of the harm caused
Wrongful death damages — in cases where medical negligence caused a death, compensation for the family's losses
No amount of money is worth what was taken from you. But accountability matters. And making sure the people left behind are financially taken care of matters too.
Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Malpractice in Philadelphia
How do I know if I have a medical malpractice case in Pennsylvania?
If a medical provider made an avoidable mistake that a competent physician would not have made — and that mistake caused you harm — you may have a medical malpractice claim. Misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, and failure to treat are among the most common situations. The only way to know for certain is to have an attorney review the facts. That review is free. Call us.
What is the Certificate of Merit in a Pennsylvania medical malpractice case?
Pennsylvania law requires that before a medical malpractice lawsuit is filed, the plaintiff must file a Certificate of Merit signed by a licensed medical professional confirming that the care provided fell outside the accepted standard. We manage this requirement entirely on your behalf — including identifying and retaining the appropriate expert.
How long do I have to file a medical malpractice claim in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims is generally two years from the date the injury was discovered or reasonably should have been discovered. In cases involving minors, different rules may apply. Do not wait. Call us as soon as you suspect negligence was involved.
What if my loved one died because of a medical mistake?
You may have a wrongful death claim. If a physician's or hospital's negligence caused a family member's death, those responsible can be held financially accountable for the losses their negligence caused — including medical expenses, funeral costs, lost income, and the family's loss of companionship. Call us. We handle wrongful death cases arising from medical malpractice with the same determination we bring to every matter.
Can I still get medical care while pursuing a malpractice claim?
Yes. Your medical care continues independently of your legal case. We handle every part of the legal process — record gathering, expert retention, filing requirements, and negotiations — so you can focus entirely on your health and recovery.
Will my doctor or hospital find out I am pursuing a claim?
When a malpractice claim is filed, the defendant — the physician, hospital, or other provider — is notified as part of the legal process. Prior to filing, your consultation with us is confidential. We will explain the full process and timeline during your free consultation so there are no surprises.
A Mistake That Could Have Been Avoided Should Not Go Unanswered.
Doctors and hospitals make mistakes. When those mistakes cause serious harm — or take a life — we are here to hold them accountable. We handle every part of the process. We work with medical experts. We go to trial when the case calls for it.
Call 1-800-247-LEGAL at any hour. The consultation is free. There is no fee unless we recover.