Lopez McHugh LLP

05/28/2026

Across the U.S., healthcare is undergoing rapid consolidation. At the same time, physicians and nurses are pressured to move patients through the system quickly, meet productivity targets, and operate with less staff.

When hospitals operate more like large corporations, what happens to patient safety? Read more:

In many medical malpractice cases, the public imagines a careless doctor making a single catastrophic mistake. In reality, serious medical errors are often the result of systemic pressures that pus…

05/25/2026

Thank you to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

05/22/2026

Heart attacks don’t always come with the usual symptoms of chest pain and tightening of the left arm, which can mean they go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Despite one-fifth of U.S. deaths being related to heart conditions, medical professionals still often overlook key signs that could be crucial if a person is actively having a heart attack.

If a heart attack is misdiagnosed, it can end tragically in death or cause life-altering damage. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dLtMDM

05/19/2026

In Philadelphia, maternal complications increased significantly over a recent 7-year period. Conditions like kidney failure, eclampsia, hemorrhage, and infection can have lasting effects on a mother's health.

Serious pregnancy and delivery complications need attention before, during, and after birth. When warning signs are missed or concerns are dismissed, patients and families deserve answers. Read more about Philadelphia maternal mortality: https://bit.ly/3PKeYgu

05/13/2026

Over the last decade, more people have chosen to give birth at home or outside of a hospital. While there are many reasons for this, it is important to consider the risks.

In Pennsylvania, there are specific rules that help guide the different birth options available to parents. Visit our website to learn more about them: https://bit.ly/42LaSrk

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms, stepmoms, grandmothers, and other mother figures out there! Every May, beginning on Mother's Day, we observe National Women's Health Week. This week highlights women's health conditions and encourages women to prioritize their wellbeing. Be sure to celebrate all of the women in your life by making sure they stay happy and healthy this week and every week! To learn more about women's health, visit: https://bit.ly/4dy2Nwk

05/06/2026

Thank you to our client, DL W., for placing your trust in Lopez McHugh LLP and for the kind client testimonial.

05/05/2026

Being sent home from the hospital too soon puts a patient’s health at risk. Premature discharge occurs when a patient is released before they are medically stable or before important test results are reviewed. Learn why early discharge often involves medical malpractice: https://bit.ly/4tdFAUI

05/01/2026

“Always responsive” means more than getting a call back. It means having a legal team that keeps you informed, answers your questions, and takes your needs seriously when the stakes are high. Thank you, Jennifer, for trusting Lopez McHugh and for sharing your experience.

04/28/2026

Did you know a baby can be seriously hurt when oxygen loss at birth is not caught in time? Problems that can cut off a baby’s oxygen during labor and delivery include:

🔹 Cord compression
🔹 Infection
🔹 Blood pressure problems in the birthing parent

When the medical team misses the signs or waits too long to act, a baby can suffer brain damage, HIE, and other serious long-term consequences. Find out how missed warning signs can lead to serious birth injuries: https://bit.ly/4dzpalE

04/24/2026

Medical malpractice claims generally involve more than one responsible party. The experienced lawyers of Lopez McHugh know how to investigate your claims and locate everyone responsible for your injuries. We have decades of experience suing doctors, hospitals, and other medical providers under Pennsylvania law. Learn more about multi-party medical negligence claims in our latest blog: https://bit.ly/47RwchT