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Paralysis from a Delay in Diagnosing a Spinal Cord Epidural Abscess

Spinal Cord Epidural Paralysis Caused by Delayed Diagnosis

A spinal cord epidural abscess is a rare but serious medical emergency. If the diagnosis for this condition is delayed, the consequences can be life-altering and may include permanent paralysis. At Eisenberg Winkler Jeck Schwartz Schoenhaus & Sherry, P.C., we understand the devastating impact this form of medical malpractice can have on victims and their […]

General Anesthesia: Risks, Complications, and Legal Recourse

General Anesthesia Risks

General anesthesia is a vital medical tool that can be tremendously beneficial for patients undergoing surgery, but there are also risks associated with it. While most people tolerate anesthesia well, complications can occur. In some cases, those complications result from preventable medical errors. Understanding the risks and side effects, as well as the legal options […]

What Damages Can I Recover in a Medical Malpractice Case?

Medical Malpractice

In a medical malpractice case, damages are the losses you suffered because of a healthcare provider’s negligence. At Eisenberg Winkler Jeck Schwartz Schoenhaus & Sherry, P.C., we have experience recovering millions of dollars for victims of medical malpractice and their families. If medical malpractice harmed you, we can review your case and help determine the […]

Eisenberg Winkler Jeck Schwartz Schoenhaus & Sherry, P.C. Secures $4.7 Million Jury Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case

On June 11, 2019, Jonathan Turner, 35, visited an urgent care center in Philadelphia, complaining of chest pain and accompanying cardiac symptoms. The doctor he saw there performed an EKG (which showed nothing abnormal), diagnosed him with atypical chest pain, and recommended he schedule a follow-up visit at the family practice next door in a […]

Eisenberg Winkler Jeck Schwartz Schoenhaus & Sherry, P.C. Secures Multimillion-Dollar Settlement for the Family of a Woman Who Died From an Undiagnosed Small Bowel Obstruction

Nancy Winkler and Brian Hall recently secured a confidential multimillion-dollar settlement in a malpractice lawsuit on behalf of the family of a 56-year-old woman who died from a small bowel obstruction. The obstruction went undiagnosed when she was examined at the defendant hospital’s emergency room by the defendant treating physician. The mother of four and […]

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 […]

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 […]

Seven-Figure Settlement Secured for Client Disfigured in Botched Breast Reduction Surgery

Dan Jeck and Josh Schwartz recently secured a seven-figure settlement for a client whose botched breast reduction surgery left her disfigured, permanently in pain, and emotionally scarred. Our client alleged that the surgeon who performed the procedure committed malpractice by failing to properly plan for it and by failing to properly address post-surgery issues such […]

$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 that […]

Four Types of Medical Errors in Emergency Rooms

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Medical errors can occur in any type of outpatient or inpatient setting. Emergency rooms are a health care setting where medical errors can occur. There are several theories as to why medical errors are more common in emergency rooms than other health care settings. Overcrowding is one possible reason. Regardless of the cause, it is […]