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Medical malpractice lawsuits are down 41% in Pennsylvania due to the adoption of two new procedural changes. These changes were meant to ease the effects of the rising premiums for medical malpractice insurance.

The first procedural change requires the plaintiff to get a "certificate of merit" from a medical professional for filing with the county. This certificate is meant to establish that the medical treatment received fell below the appropriate standard of care.

The second procedural change requires all plaintiffs to file their medical malpractice case in the county in which the alleged medical malpractice occurred. This is meant to prevent plaintiffs from filing the case in a county where juries are more likely to award larger sums for damages, like in Philadelphia.

Understanding Medical Malpractice Procedures

The medical malpractice laws differ from state to state and they have a tendency to change. A medical malpractice lawyer will be able to walk you through the steps in filing your medical malpractice case to ensure your case is filed correctly according to the law.

No matter how the laws have changed, you will still have a case if you have suffered due to medical malpractice. If you are in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, please contact the Cochran Firm's Philadelphia office to speak with a Medical Malpractice Lawyer. We know the law and will protect your rights.

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