(717) 232-5000
Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Pittsburgh, PA
“Do no harm” is a fundamental principle in medicine. When you seek medical care, you place your health and trust in the hands of medical professionals. In that vulnerable position, you rely on doctors and nurses to act carefully, follow established protocols, and provide competent treatment.
When that trust is broken, the consequences can be serious and far-reaching, warranting compensation. Our medical malpractice attorneys at Mette approach every claim with careful preparation and sustained advocacy for the injured patients we represent.
Types of Cases We Represent
Pennsylvania generally imposes a two-year statute of limitations on medical malpractice lawsuits, measured from the date the injury was discovered or reasonably should have been discovered. A separate statute caps most claims at seven years from the date of the negligent act, though exceptions apply for foreign objects left in the body and for injured minors. Our firm handles a wide range of malpractice claims, including:
- Emergency room negligence
- Surgical errors and wrong-site procedures
- Anesthesia mistakes
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
- Birth injuries
- Hospital-acquired infections
- Pharmaceutical errors
- Failure to obtain informed consent
- Nursing home neglect and abuse
Do Medical Malpractice Cases Require Litigation?
Not every malpractice claim goes to trial. However, courts handle these cases with particular scrutiny because of the complexity of the medical evidence and the strong defenses often mounted by hospital insurers.
Many cases are resolved through pretrial settlement once liability is established and damages are well documented. Others, particularly those involving contested causation or serious long-term injuries, may require a jury verdict to obtain full compensation.
Damages You May Recover
Pennsylvania law permits you to recover both your economic and non-economic damages tied directly to the negligent conduct. Depending on the nature of your injuries, the following compensation may be available:
- Medical and rehabilitation expenses
- Long-term care costs
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Lost wages, overtime, employment benefits, and earning capacity
- Permanent impairment, disability, or disfigurement
- Loss of consortium for spouses and family
- Wrongful death damages in fatal cases
- Punitive damages in cases of willful or reckless misconduct
How Mette Law Handles Your Medical Malpractice Case
Our firm provides tailored solutions backed by a proven track record of favorable settlements and verdicts, combined with client-focused service that prioritizes your goals at every stage. Our approach includes:
- Thorough Case Investigation: Securing and reviewing complete medical records, billing histories, and internal hospital documents.
- Qualified Expert Review: Retaining board-certified specialists to evaluate the standard of care and support the required certificate of merit.
- Comprehensive Damages Analysis: Working with vocational experts and economists to calculate the full long-term cost of your injury.
- Assertive Negotiation: Engaging directly with hospital insurers to pursue fair settlement offers before trial becomes necessary.
- Trial-Ready Advocacy: Preparing each case in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas as if a jury will decide it.
Consult an Experienced Lawyer to Discuss Your Claim
Strong legal guidance can make a meaningful difference in the direction and outcome of your case, especially when large hospital systems and their insurers mount a coordinated defense. Give Mette Attorneys at Law a call today at 717-232-5000 or reach out online to schedule your consultation with a medical malpractice lawyer in Pittsburgh who can review your records, consult qualified medical experts, and pursue the full recovery your case demands.