It's What You Deserve.
It's What You Deserve.
It's What You Deserve.
It's What You Deserve.
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 Pittsburgh medical malpractice 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 medical malpractice lawyers have successfully represented hundreds of individuals in 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.
Attorney Jerry Meyers Named “Lawyer of the Year” in Best Lawyers
Each year, attorneys around the United States have an opportunity to nominate their peers to be recognized in Best Lawyers® for their achievements in their field. In addition, a single attorney will be chosen as “Lawyer of the Year” for their location and specific practice area.
This year, Pittsburgh medical malpractice attorney Jerry Meyers was named Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year in the field of Personal Injury Litigation for the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Jerry was also recognized by Best Lawyers® for his work in Medical Malpractice Law (Plaintiffs) and Personal Injury Litigation (Plaintiffs) in Pennsylvania.
In addition, Charles Evans, Brendan Lupetin, and Gregory Unatin, also partners in the law firm of Meyers Evans Lupetin & Unatin have been recognized for their work in Personal Injury Litigation (Plaintiffs).
We are proud and honored to have been selected for recognition – and even more honored to be able to represent those that have been injured and need our help.
Have Questions? Get Answers
How much will it cost to speak to a medical malpractice lawyer about my case?
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®
Pittsburgh Attorneys Supporting Local Medical Professionals During COVID-19 Crisis
The attorneys of Meyers Evans Lupetin & Unatin recently teamed up with several other Pittsburgh area attorneys and members of the Pennsylvania Association of Justice (PAJ) to provide lunches for the staff of emergency departments, intensive care units, and COVID-19 command centers for several hospitals in the Pittsburgh region, specifically
National Survey Shows Some Pittsburgh Area Hospitals are Safer than Others
Residents of Western Pennsylvania are fortunate to have access to some of the best doctors and nurses in the nation. However, a recent national survey which measures preventable injuries and illnesses suggests several area hospitals, including two of the region’s largest, fall short of expectations when it comes to patient safety. The Spring 2020 survey results were released on April 30, 2020. Nearly every hospital in the Western Pennsylvania region received an “A” or “B” grade. Two hospitals in the region received a “C”.
Pennsylvania Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Malpractice Claims – What You Need to Know
There are numerous VA Healthcare Systems and Hospitals available to veterans in Pennsylvania including the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System – made up of the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center-University Drive in Oakland and the H. John Heinz III Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Aspinwall. While the VA Health System
Understanding Medical Malpractice
Do You Have a Medical Malpractice Claim?
Let Us Help You Find Out. The late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart once said that he couldn’t define pornography but “knew it when he saw it”. Lots of folks believe the same principle applies to medical malpractice. They think that every bad treatment outcome means the doctor, hospital
Will Your Hospital Admit a Medical Mistake?
We trust in our healthcare because we must. If medical malpractice happens and a loved one is seriously injured or killed, we expect hospitals and our healthcare providers to admit fault and take accountability for what happened. Sadly, patients cannot always count on hospitals and healthcare providers to do the right thing.
What Damages are Available for Medical Malpractice?
There are various types of medical malpractice cases ranging from surgery on the wrong body part, to misdiagnosis of a disease. If a case of medical malpractice is proven to have caused harm to the patient, the patient is entitled to be compensated the amount of money damages that fairly and adequately compensates the them for all the physical injuries and financial damages he or she has sustained.
