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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 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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Common Questions About Medical Malpractice

Common Questions About Medical Malpractice

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The Patient Advocate - Recent Blog Posts

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. View some examples of some of our notable cases.

We Know It Can Be Difficult To Contact An Attorney
by Gregory Unatin on December 19, 2018

Choosing a medical malpractice attorney is an important and difficult decision, partly because the decision to call an attorney itself can be so difficult for many people. Be assured, the attorneys of Meyers Evans and Lupetin and Unatin will listen to your story and treat you with respect. You called for help and you deserve to fully understand why we can or cannot help you. Our purpose is to provide answers.

The Importance Of Our Rights To A Jury Trial
by Gregory Unatin on December 13, 2018

The Constitution is the bedrock of our American society.  Not a day goes by without many of us benefiting from one or more of the sacred amendments to our constitution, such as the freedoms of speech or religion, or the right to bear arms.  At Meyers Evans Lupetin & Unatin, we are privileged to work every day to advance an important right granted to each of us under the Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Section 6 of the Constitution of Pennsyvlania – the right to a jury trial. 

Patients Treated At UPMC Jameson May Have Been Exposed To Improperly Cleaned Ultrasound Probes
by Gregory Unatin on November 1, 2018

More than 200 patients treated at UPMC Jameson Hospital may have been exposed to improperly cleaned ultrasound probes.  Hospitals must follow strict procedures for the cleaning and disinfection of ultrasound probes and similar instruments that doctors insert inside patients’ bodies.  Regrettably, when hospitals fail to properly train and supervise their employees, bugs can remain on or inside medical instruments due to improper cleaning.

ASTM e2147 Revised For 2018
by Jerry I. Meyers on July 24, 2018

When the Congress under the Clinton administration passed the health information portability and privacy act commonly known and referenced as HIPPA there was a recognition that while healthcare would benefit from the creation of electronic medical records that such a development also posed inherent problems. Electronic records are easily modified deleted and viewed without detection. In order to assure the integrity of our electronic medical records regulations were promulgated to address these problems.

Medical Malpractice - Pain & Suffering, The Contingent Fee & The Value of a Homemaker

Pain & Suffering
  • You can be compensated for the pain and suffering caused by medical malpractice. Read More ...
Contingent Fee
  • In medical malpractice cases, you do not pay any attorney fees or costs unless we recover money for you in the form of a settlement or award. Read More ...
Value of a Homemaker
  • If the victim was a homemaker, they can still receive financial compensation akin to loss of wages. Read More ...

Pennsylvania Statute of Limitations On Medical Malpractice Claims

Time Limits: Statutes of Limitations
  • In Pennsylvania, the Statute of Limitations states that most medical malpractice cases must be filed within two years of the injury. Read More ...
  • If the victim is a minor, the Statute of Limitations is extended to age 20. Read More ...
  • The Discovery Rule allows the Statute of Limitations to be extended in cases where the injury is not immediately apparent. Read More ...
  • The Statute of Repose limits the time in which a claim can be brought to seven years, even in cases where the Discovery Rule may have extended the Statute of Limitations. Read More ...
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At Meyers Evans Lupetin & Unatin, LLC in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, our attorneys provide representation to clients involved in serious medical malpractice and personal injury lawsuits including wrongful death, surgical accidents and brain damage.

The Pittsburgh medical malpractice attorneys at the law office of Meyers Evans Lupetin & Unatin, LLC focus on medical malpractice cases in the following cities and counties in Western and Central Pennsylvania: Altoona, Allegheny, Beaver, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Ebensburg, Erie, Indiana, Johnstown, Mercer, Somerset, Washington, and Westmoreland.

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