Lackawanna County, PA
Lackawanna County Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Medical malpractice claims require expert review and are subject to both a limitations period and a statute of repose.
Medical Malpractice claims in Lackawanna County
Lackawanna County sits at the junction of Interstates 81, 84 and 380, which carry heavy freight traffic through Northeastern Pennsylvania every day. Injury cases filed here are heard at the county courthouse in Scranton.
What matters most in these cases
- A certificate of merit from a qualified expert is required in Pennsylvania
- The discovery rule can affect when the clock starts
- Hospital and provider records must be obtained in full
Applicable law and resources
Pennsylvania sets a two-year deadline for most injury claims (42 Pa.C.S. § 5524) and applies modified comparative negligence (42 Pa.C.S. § 7102). Commercial vehicle cases add the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations on top of state law.
Lackawanna County medical malpractice FAQs
Is a bad outcome the same as malpractice?
No. A claim requires a breach of the applicable standard of care that caused harm, which is why expert review comes first.
This is general legal information, not legal advice for your situation.
Published Munley results
$5 Million
Settlement for medical malpractice case.
$4.35 Million
Medical malpractice settlement.
$3.5 Million
Settlement for medical malpractice case.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
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