Author: Brendan Lupetin, Esq.

Olympus Duodenoscopes Are Back in the News

Olympus has issued new safety warnings regarding its duodenoscopes after reports of patient infections and deaths linked to the devices. Despite redesigns, these complex medical tools remain difficult to clean, placing patients at risk of life-threatening “superbug” infections. Lupetin & Unatin, LLC has extensive experience litigating these specific device cases. If you or a loved one fell ill after an ERCP, learn how our attorneys fight for the answers you deserve.

When Missed Volvulus (Twisted Bowel) is Medical Malpractice

Green vomit in a newborn is a surgical emergency that demands immediate imaging. When doctors dismiss bilious vomiting as “normal spit-up” or reflux, they may miss a life-threatening twisted bowel known as midgut volvulus. Lupetin & Unatin, LLC represents Pennsylvania families whose children suffered from preventable short gut syndrome and catastrophic disability. Learn how our attorneys fight for the compensation your child deserves.

Case Study: Wrong-Level Spinal Surgery Resulting In Irreparable Damage

Wrong-level spinal surgery is a “never event” that can leave patients with permanent nerve damage and the need for extensive, life-altering fusion. When surgeons fail to operate on the correct disc, the actual problem goes unaddressed while healthy tissue is unnecessarily fused. Lupetin & Unatin, LLC represents Pennsylvania families devastated by surgical errors. Discover how our attorneys hold major medical institutions accountable for these preventable tragedies.

Case Study: An Undiagnosed Blood Clot Led to a Rare Form of Stroke

A young woman’s severe headache was dismissed as a migraine. Twice. By the same emergency room doctor. The blood clot in her brain was never diagnosed. One month after her wedding, her family was planning her funeral. Lupetin & Unatin represented the family of this young woman. The case resolved with a multi-million dollar settlement.

Medication Errors – Common Scenarios & What You Should Know

Medication errors are a leading form of medical malpractice in Pennsylvania, occurring in hospitals and at pharmacy counters alike. From dosage miscalculations to dangerous drug interactions and administration failures, a single mistake can lead to life-altering injury. This article explores common scenarios where these errors occur and what patients must know about their legal rights under PA law to hold negligent providers accountable.

Cervical Meningioma Misdiagnosis

A cervical meningioma is a spinal tumor that, when missed on imaging, can lead to devastating results like unnecessary surgery and permanent neurological harm. Often, these errors occur when a radiologist fails to report a tumor visible outside the primary area of interest. Lupetin & Unatin, LLC represents Pennsylvania patients harmed by diagnostic failures. Learn how our attorneys fight for the compensation and answers you deserve.

Cerebral Palsy & Premature Birth Malpractice

If your child was born prematurely — before 32 weeks of gestation — and has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, one of the first questions an experienced birth injury attorney should ask is: Was magnesium sulfate administered before delivery? This is not a complicated question. It is not a matter of experimental medicine or cutting-edge science.

HPV Screening and Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers in medicine. The tools to detect it early – Pap smears and HPV testing – have existed for decades. The human papillomavirus (HPV) that causes more than 90% of all cervical cancers is identifiable in patients long before cancer develops, giving physicians a critical window to intervene.

Radiology Errors and Missed Findings

Radiology is the branch of medicine most dependent on disciplined, systematic observation. A radiologist reviewing a chest CT does not just look for what the ordering physician suspects. The standard of care requires a thorough, methodical review of everything visible in the image — because the most important finding is often not the one anyone expected.

When Your Cardiac Test Was Never Read by a Doctor

An echocardiogram is one of the most important diagnostic tools in cardiovascular medicine. Using ultrasound to create real-time images of the beating heart, it can detect heart valve disease, heart failure, blood clots, congenital abnormalities, and conditions that — if identified and treated promptly — are survivable. If missed, they can be fatal.

Incidental Findings On Imaging: When Ignoring Them Is Malpractice

An incidental finding is an unexpected abnormality discovered during a medical imaging study that was ordered for a different reason. The term “incidentaloma” is commonly used when the finding is a mass or lesion — a nodule on the lung found during a chest X-ray for a broken rib, a lesion on the liver spotted during an abdominal CT for appendicitis, a thyroid nodule noticed on an ultrasound of the neck.

Anesthesia Errors and Wrongful Death in Pennsylvania

Anesthesia is a high-stakes medical specialty where a single error in dosage or monitoring can lead to a tragic wrongful death. When providers fail to maintain the standard of care, families are left searching for answers. Lupetin & Unatin, LLC represents Pennsylvania families who have lost loved ones to anesthesia negligence. Learn how our dedicated attorneys hold providers accountable and fight for the recovery your family needs.

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