Respected, Smart, Tough Pittsburgh Personal Injury Lawyers
When people turn to medical professionals to cure illness or solve a medical problem, the last thing they expect is to be seriously injured. Nonetheless, a Harvard study showed that in a representative group nearly one percent of patients suffered injuries or died as a result of medical malpractice. At Howard F. Messer, P.C., in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we are committed to representing individuals and families dealing with the consequences of medical malpractice.
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412-567-5437 or 877-683-6148
Medical malpractice cases are complex. The State of Pennsylvania has implemented procedures that require law firms to file a Certificate of Merit, signed by a doctor practicing in the same field involved in the suit, within sixty days of filing the complaint. With over 50 years of combined legal experience, our attorneys have developed relationships with a host of respected medical professionals that can help us get a case certified. In addition, a board certified emergency room doctor is on staff to help us understand the long and short-term consequences of injuries caused by:
- Failure to diagnose cancer and other diseases
- Intra-operative errors
- Birth injuries
- Prosthetic cases involving knee replacements, hip replacements, and heart valves
- Surgical errors including errors in gastric bypass and cosmetic surgery
- Pharmacist and prescription drug errors
- Dental Malpractice
- Laparoscopic surgery errors
- Emergency room errors
Medical errors have significant consequences, from limiting mobility, to life-long pain and even wrongful death. We have the skill, experience, and resources to pursue costly medical malpractice litigation. While a majority of medical malpractice cases settle prior to trial, we prepare every case as if it were going to be presented to a jury. Our primary objective is to ensure our clients have the financial resources necessary to achieve a maximal medical recovery and to move forward with their lives.
Representative Cases
- $1.2 million dollar award for client in case of failure to diagnose disc herniation resulting in cauda equina syndrome.
- Considerable recovery for victim in delay of treatment of neurogenic bladder resulting in permanent nerve damage and loss of bowel and bladder control.
- Sizeable recovery for patient who underwent gallbladder surgery during which a surgical sponge was left inside the patient's body.
- Significant award for patient who underwent surgery during which a hemostat was left behind inside the patient's body.
- Considerable award for wrongful death of a young woman following failure of physicians to diagnose ectopic pregnancy.
- Significant recovery for family of nursing home patient who died after staff failed to properly manage her medications.
Contact Our Medical Malpractice Lawyers to Schedule a Free Consultation
If you or a member of your family has injuries resulting from medical malpractice, please contact Howard F. Messer, P.C. You can reach us by phone at 412-567-5437 or 877-683-6148, or by filling out our intake form.
