Harry S. Cohen & Associates, P.C. – Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh’s Premier Medical Malpractice Law Firm

For over 30 years, Harry S. Cohen & Associates, P.C. has been the preeminent law firm in the Pittsburgh region, concentrating exclusively on representing victims of medical malpractice. The firm was built on a deep commitment to providing high-quality, responsive legal service to patients and families who have been injured or wronged by the very healthcare professionals they trusted. They understand the profound emotional and financial toll that a medical error can take. The firm’s dedicated team of attorneys, medical experts, and legal staff work tirelessly to bring justice to those who need it most. Having recovered over $100 million for their clients, they have a proven record of holding negligent parties accountable and securing the resources families need to move forward.

A Singular Focus on Medical Negligence

By focusing solely on medical malpractice, Harry S. Cohen & Associates has developed an unparalleled depth of expertise. They have successfully prosecuted cases in virtually every specialty of medicine, from catastrophic birth injuries to complex surgical errors. This singular focus allows them to understand the intricate details of medical standards of care and to effectively challenge powerful hospitals and insurance companies.

• Birth Injury Lawyers: A primary area of concentration for the firm, they handle the most heartbreaking cases involving injuries to newborns, including cerebral palsy and shoulder dystocia, that occur due to complications during labor and delivery.
• Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis: They represent patients who have suffered harm because a physician failed to correctly diagnose a condition in a timely manner, with a specific focus on cancer cases.
• Surgical and Emergency Room Errors: The firm advocates for victims of preventable mistakes made during surgery or in the high-stakes environment of the emergency room, two areas where medical malpractice is unfortunately common.
• Wrongful Death Lawyers: In the most tragic instances where medical negligence leads to the death of a loved one, the firm provides compassionate and tenacious representation to secure justice for the family.
• Defective Product Injury Lawyers: They also take on cases involving defective medical products, such as faulty hernia mesh or other devices that have been approved by the FDA but later proven to cause significant harm.

Shaping the Law to Protect Patients

What truly sets Harry S. Cohen & Associates apart is their impact on the legal landscape itself. Over the years, the firm has prevailed in landmark cases that have not only benefited their clients but have also shaped the body of law in Pennsylvania to better protect the rights of all medical malpractice plaintiffs. This history of precedent-setting victories demonstrates their leadership and unwavering dedication to patient advocacy.

A Legacy of Acclaimed Advocacy

The firm offers a free, confidential consultation to review potential cases. Their attorneys are consistently recognized by their peers as the best in their field. Multiple attorneys have been selected to the prestigious Super Lawyers list, and the firm’s founder, Harry S. Cohen, holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. They are also members of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums, affirming their success in securing substantial results for their clients. For decades, they have been the trusted leaders for families in Pittsburgh and the tri-state area facing the consequences of medical malpractice.