Pittsburgh Medical Malpractice Law Firm
Behind each and every important medical malpractice case is a person whose life has been ruined. It is the job of a medical malpractice attorney to unravel the mystery which often conceals the true circumstances which lead to a medical disaster. Armed with knowledge, a patient is empowered to seek and find justice.
The attorneys of Meyers Evans Lupetin & Unatin are dedicated to helping victims and their families in cases of medical malpractice, brain injuries, cancer misdiagnosis, birth injury, personal injury, and wrongful death.
Our mission is to find solutions for people that have experienced devastating loss as a result of careless medical and hospital practice.
For over 40 years, our lawyers have successfully represented hundreds of individuals in medical malpractice, wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases, many of them cases against Western Pennsylvania’s largest hospitals, health care providers and insurance companies. The firm’s medical expertise and knowledge of Pennsylvania medical malpractice law has resulted in numerous record settlements and verdicts in Pittsburgh area courtrooms.
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How much will it cost to speak to a medical malpractice lawyer about my case?
For medical malpractice and personal injury cases, our work is done on a contingent fee basis. Our law firm earns a fee only when we are successful in winning money damages. Read More »
How long do I have to file a medical malpractice claim?
In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations on the majority of medical malpractice, negligence & personal injury claims is 2 years. Certain circumstances may affect or alter this period. Read More »
Client Testimonials
At Meyers Evans Lupetin & Unatin, LLC, our attorneys provide representation to clients involved in serious medical malpractice and personal injury lawsuits including wrongful death, surgical accidents and brain damage. In some cases our clients have offered feedback about their experience working with our firm. Please take some time to review their comments. Some names have been changed to protect the privacy of our clients.
“Jerry Meyers is a dear friend of mine and, I can not begin to thank him for all that he has done for my family and me. He is very dedicated to his line of work. One could not ask for a better lawyer with his kind of experience, commitment, devotion, and his ability to give a voice to those who can not speak for themselves.”
— Maureen
The Patient Advocate®
We keep the conversation open by having an open dialogue on issues of interest to legal & medical professionals, and anyone interested in or affected by medical malpractice or the health care industry.
Is an Autopsy Important for my Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Case?
Pennsylvania medical malpractice and wrongful death lawsuits often hinge on the results of an autopsy. This is because the exact cause of death is the starting point for your medical malpractice lawyer to figure out what mistakes were made that led to the outcome. Successful prosecution of a medical malpractice wrongful death lawsuit becomes nearly impossible if the cause of the patient’s death is unclear or unknown.
Delayed Diagnosis of Spinal Infection
Osteomyelitis and discitis are infections of the spine. These diseases are rare, but can lead to serious and permanent neurological injuries, including severe pain, paralysis or difficulties walking. Unfortunately, the diagnosis of discitis or osteomyelitis is often delayed by health care providers, because the primary symptom of discitis and osteomyelitis is the very non-specific complaint of back pain.
Will a Doctor or Hospital Alter My Medical Records?
Imagine a doctor admitting to you that years before your devastating diagnosis the doctor had received important test results but, due to oversight, never told you about them. Now imagine you hire a medical malpractice lawyer who requests all of your medical records to prove the case – but instead
