Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Pennsylvania
Sueing a hospital or doctor
Can I represent myself including filing this case ?
Asked on 11/17/07, 11:56 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Maxwell S. Kennerly
The Beasley Firm
Re: Sueing a hospital or doctor
In Pennsylvania, all medical malpractice actions require a "certificate of merit" filed that an appropriate expert/physician has reviewed the allegations and believes they may establish negligence.
That's just one of the many pitfalls to trap the unwary plaintiff. Like all legal actions, you are allowed to represent yourself, but you probably don't want to do so.
Answered on 11/17/07, 1:00 pm