When you seek medical care in Franklin County, you expect safe and competent treatment. When a doctor, hospital, or nurse fails to meet accepted medical standards and their failure harms you, Pennsylvania law lets you pursue a medical malpractice claim. At Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, our medical malpractice attorneys in Franklin County can investigate what happened, figure out whether the standard of care was violated, and how, and pursue full compensation for the harm you suffered.
Our Medical Malpractice Attorneys Regularly Handle These Cases
Medical negligence can happen in emergency rooms, operating rooms, outpatient clinics, and long-term care facilities. Our legal team at Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe regularly works on claims involving:
- Diagnostic mistakes, including missed strokes, delayed cancer diagnoses, or failure to recognize internal bleeding
- Surgical errors or preventable complications, such as internal injuries, uncontrolled bleeding, or post-operative infections
- Medication mistakes, such as inaccurate dosages, drug interactions, or failure to monitor side effects
- Birth injuries, including failure to monitor fetal distress or respond to delivery complications
- Hospital negligence, such as inadequate monitoring, preventable infections, or breakdowns in communication during care transitions
The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority receives hundreds of thousands of reported patient safety events each year from healthcare facilities statewide. These reports include medication mistakes, procedure complications, and care breakdowns that place numerous patients at risk. Take note that a bad medical result doesn’t always mean malpractice occurred. The real issue is whether the provider failed to give you the level of care that a careful and properly trained professional would’ve provided in the same situation.
Why Maximizing Compensation Matters in Medical Malpractice Claims
Medical malpractice injuries will significantly affect every part of your life. The financial impact can extend far beyond your initial hospital bill. You can seek compensation for:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Pain, suffering, and loss of normal life
- Rehabilitation and long-term care
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity
Under Pennsylvania’s MCARE Act, healthcare providers are required to carry mandatory coverage, and excess coverage may apply in certain cases. Pennsylvania doesn’t limit compensatory damages in medical malpractice claims. However, under the MCARE Act, punitive damages are limited to no more than 200% of the compensatory damages awarded, and a portion of any punitive award is allocated to the MCARE Fund. Punitive damages are not available in most ordinary negligence cases and require proof of more egregious conduct.
Understanding how these rules apply is important when evaluating the full value of a claim. Maximizing compensation is critical because serious injuries frequently require ongoing treatment, adaptive equipment, or permanent lifestyle changes. A rushed or undervalued settlement can leave you and your family struggling years later. A solid malpractice case should account for future medical needs, long-term limitations, and the true cost of the injuries you sustained.
How We Help with Medical Malpractice Cases
Our medical malpractice lawyers in Franklin County can help you by securing all your medical records and consulting independent medical experts in the same specialty as the provider involved. They’ll evaluate whether the accepted standard of care was violated and whether that violation caused your injury.
They will also handle the Certificate of Merit requirement, court filings, and all communications with defense counsel and insurers. Our lawyers will prepare your case with expert support and detailed damage analysis so it’s ready for negotiation or a trial. Medical malpractice litigation demands thorough preparation, expert backing, and careful financial evaluation. At Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, we approach every case with that level of discipline from the beginning.
Experienced Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Franklin County, PA
Learn how our Franklin County medical malpractice attorneys at Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe can secure compensation for you by booking your no-fee case review online or at 717-229-6580.