Pennsylvania Supreme Court Decision Could Spell More Medical Negligence Liability for Physicians

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that has significant implications for the introduction of evidence regarding the known risks of a medical procedure in medical malpractice cases. In May 2012, the plaintiff had a laparoscopic hysterectomy performed by the defendant obstetrician-gynecologist. During the surgery, the doctor perforated the plaintiff’s bowel. The […]