Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Philadelphia
Injured by Medical Negligence? We Deliver Justice. You Recover.
Experienced Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers Holding Hospitals, Doctors & Healthcare Providers Accountable
Fighting Back Against Medical Negligence
Medical malpractice lawyers in Philadelphia help patients and families pursue justice when a doctor, surgeon, hospital, or other healthcare provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care. At Villari, Lentz & Lynam, we represent victims of misdiagnosis, surgical errors, birth injuries, emergency room negligence, medication mistakes, and wrongful death claims against healthcare providers throughout Philadelphia, including major health systems such as Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, Temple Health, and other hospitals and surgical centers across the region.
You trusted your healthcare provider to improve your health—not leave you facing additional pain, mounting medical bills, or the loss of a loved one because of a preventable medical error.
Your case is personal to us. With over 100 years of combined trial experience in Philadelphia County and across Pennsylvania, and a record of multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements, we don’t back down until we secure what you’re entitled to.
Results We’ve Achieved For Families Like Yours
$13,000,000
$8,225,000
$6,500,000
“Attention to detail and drive to get the best results for his clients is unparalleled!”
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What Sets Villari, Lentz & Lynam Apart in Philadelphia Nursing Home Cases
A nursing home abuse case turns on facility records, staffing data, and a specific standard of care, and on knowing how these cases move through the Philadelphia courts. From our Center City office at 100 N. 20th Street, we file these cases in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, and that local footing shapes how we build every claim:
We file and try these cases in Philadelphia County. We know how the Court of Common Pleas handles elder-neglect litigation and how regional facility operators respond once a claim is filed.
We coordinate with the agencies that investigate locally. Elder abuse complaints here run through the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging and the PA Department of Health, and we use their findings as evidence.
We build cases on facility records, not assumptions. We pull medical charts, incident logs, staffing punch-card data, and inspection histories to show whether a unit was below Pennsylvania's 3.2-hour direct-care requirement when your loved one was harmed.
We pursue the corporate owners, not just the aide on shift. Most neglect traces back to budget decisions by management companies and private equity owners. We name those entities as defendants.
We bring in the right medical experts. Geriatricians, wound-care nurses, and nursing home administrators testify on what the standard of care required and where the facility fell short.
Each partner has been named a Super Lawyer by Philadelphia Magazine, a designation voted on by Pennsylvania attorneys and limited to the top 5%. The firm carries more than 100 years of combined trial experience and a record of multi-million dollar recoveries. You pay nothing unless we win.
Do You Have a Medical Malpractice Case?
Not every poor outcome is malpractice, but when a healthcare provider makes a serious mistake that causes harm, you may have a case. This may involve:
- A delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis that results in worsened health.
- Surgical errors, including wrong-site surgeries or retained surgical tools.
- Failure to treat a medical emergency appropriately.
- Improper medication or dosage errors.
- Negligence during childbirth or prenatal care.
If the care you received fell below accepted medical standards and led to injury or death, we’ll hold the provider legally responsible. Our lawyers will review your circumstances, explain your options, and, if applicable, build a strong case on your behalf.
How We Build Your Medical Malpractice Case
Medical malpractice claims require extensive investigation and qualified medical support. Our attorneys build every case by:
Reviewing your medical records
to identify where the standard of care may have been violated.
Consulting qualified medical experts
to evaluate whether negligence occurred.
Investigating every liable party,
including physicians, hospitals, nurses, and healthcare facilities.
Documenting the full extent of your damages,
including medical expenses, lost income, and future care.
Negotiating aggressively
with insurers and defense attorneys for a fair resolution.
Preparing every case for trial
when a fair settlement cannot be reached.
Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Laws
Knowing which laws apply changes who can be held liable and what your case is worth.
Time Limits to File a Claim
Most medical malpractice claims must be filed within two years, although exceptions apply under Pennsylvania's discovery rule, for minors, and under the MCARE Act's seven-year statute of repose.
What Must Be Proven
Every malpractice claim must establish a provider-patient relationship, a breach of the accepted standard of care, causation, and measurable damages.
Certificate of Merit
Pennsylvania requires a qualified medical expert to certify that the claim has merit within 60 days of filing under Rule 1042.3.
Compensation Available
Victims may recover medical expenses, lost wages, future care costs, pain and suffering, and other damages. Pennsylvania does not cap non-economic damages against private healthcare providers.
Where Cases Are Filed
Most Philadelphia-area medical malpractice lawsuits are filed in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas. Depending on where the negligence occurred, claims may also involve hospitals and healthcare providers located throughout Philadelphia County, Montgomery County, Delaware County, Bucks County, and Chester County.
Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle
Medical malpractice can happen at any stage of treatment, from a missed diagnosis in the emergency room to a preventable surgical mistake. With more than 100 years of combined trial experience, our Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers represent patients and families who have suffered serious injuries because a healthcare provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care.
Some of the cases we handle but are not limited to include:
Delayed Diagnosis & Misdiagnosis
When doctors fail to diagnose or promptly identify conditions like cancer, stroke, or infections, delayed treatment can lead to life-altering or fatal consequences.
Surgical Errors
We represent patients injured by preventable surgical mistakes, including wrong-site procedures, retained surgical instruments, and negligent post-operative care.
Birth Injuries & OB-GYN Negligence
Negligence during pregnancy, labor, or delivery can leave children and mothers with lifelong injuries that should have been prevented.
Emergency Room Negligence
Emergency room negligence can occur at busy urban hospitals, community medical centers, and trauma facilities throughout the Philadelphia area. We represent patients harmed by delayed treatment, diagnostic errors, and improper discharge decisions.
Medication & Hospital Errors
Medication mistakes, hospital-acquired infections, and breakdowns in patient care can cause severe complications that may have been entirely avoidable.
Medical negligence can also occur in residential care settings. If your loved one was injured while living in a group home, learn more about our experience representing families in claims involving KenCrest, Devereux, and Woods Services.
Did this happen to you or your family?
Meet Your Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Medical malpractice lawyers in Philadelphia must understand both complex litigation and the medicine behind every case. Our attorneys have decades of experience representing patients and families harmed by negligent hospitals, physicians, and healthcare providers throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
A Philadelphia native with more than 30 years of trial experience, Leonard G. Villari has devoted his career to representing victims of catastrophic injuries, medical negligence, and wrongful death throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Recognized as a Super Lawyer every year since 2005, he works closely with qualified medical experts to build compelling malpractice cases against hospitals, physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare providers.
Most Notable Recoveries
- $13,000,000 Recovery: Secured for a client after an emergency room failed to diagnose a stroke, resulting in catastrophic harm.
- $6,500,000 Settlement: Recovered for a client who sustained profound anoxic brain injuries as a result of medical negligence during routine surgery.
He represents patients and families harmed by preventable medical errors, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia. He has extensive experience handling complex medical malpractice litigation, working alongside leading medical experts, and preparing cases for trial against hospitals, physicians, and healthcare institutions.
Most Notable Recoveries
- $2,650,000 Recovery: Obtained for a patient after the failure to diagnose cervical cancer delayed critical treatment.
- $1,000,000 Verdict: Recovered in a medical negligence case after a nurse practitioner’s mismanagement of diabetes treatment resulted in a below-the-knee amputation.
Why Injured Patients Across the Region Choose Us
Medical malpractice litigation is among the most complex areas of personal injury law. We build strong cases against hospitals, physicians, surgeons, rehabilitation facilities, and healthcare systems throughout Philadelphia, Southeastern Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
Over 100 years of combined trial experience.
Multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements in complex medical malpractice cases.
Thorough case preparation supported by qualified medical experts.
Experience handling catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, surgical errors, and diagnostic failures.
Trial-ready representation focused on maximizing your recovery.
Medical malpractice cases require a law firm willing to stand up to powerful healthcare institutions. At Villari, Lentz & Lynam, we have a proven record of doing exactly that.
Areas We Serve
Our local medical malpractice attorneys have over 100 years of combined experiences helping clients recover due compensation from across Pennsylvania and New Jersey including:
Pennsylvania
- Allentown
- Bethlehem
- Doylestown
- Easton
- Harrisburg
- King of Prussia
- Lancaster
- New Hope
- Reading
- West Chester
- York
New Jersey
- Camden
- Essex
- Middlesex
You Have Questions, We’ve Helped Clients Like You Find Answers
Can I sue more than one provider for my injury?
Yes. Malpractice cases often involve multiple parties: an attending physician, a consulting specialist, a nursing team, and the hospital itself. We identify every provider and institution whose negligence contributed to your harm and pursue claims against all of them.
Will signing a consent form hurt my case?
No. A consent form acknowledges the known risks of a procedure. It does not excuse a provider from performing that procedure competently. If the care you received fell below the standard of care, the form does not shield them from liability.
How long does a medical malpractice case usually take in Pennsylvania?
Most cases resolve within 18 to 36 months, though complex ones can take longer. Much of that time is spent gathering medical records, deposing providers, and working with expert witnesses. We push for the fastest resolution possible without compromising the value of your case.
What if the hospital has already offered me a settlement?
Early offers are almost always lower than what a case is worth, and accepting one typically ends your right to sue. Before you sign anything, let us review the offer at no cost. In most situations, we can recover substantially more through negotiation or trial.
Is it harder to sue a large Philadelphia hospital system?
Large systems have defense teams built to push back hard, but they are not untouchable. We have handled cases against every major health system in the region and have the resources, experts, and trial experience to match theirs. Institutional size doesn’t change the standard of care they owe you.
Don’t Accept Your Pain: Talk With a Medical Malpractice Lawyer for a Free Consultation
During your free consultation, you’ll speak directly with an experienced medical malpractice attorney who will review what happened, explain your legal options, and help you determine your next steps.
