Pittsburgh, PA
Medical malpractice Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Car Accidents ... +8 more
OUTCOME: Successful confidential settlement.
A doctor misinterpreted an EKG test and failed to recognize that a patient's symptoms and complaints were ominous for an impending heart attack. The doctor sent the patient home and the patient died fr ... om a heart attack within 24 hours
OUTCOME: Successful confidential settlement.
Danielle and Shaka Jeter were expecting rare Mono-Di twins, a high-risk pregnancy requiring close monitoring. After doctors prematurely stopped essential testing, they failed to detect Twin-to-Twin Tra ... nsfusion Syndrome (TTTS). As a result, one twin was stillborn, and the surviving baby, Gabriella, suffered severe brain damage and now requires lifelong 24-hour care. Devastated and seeking justice, the Jeters turned to attorney Jason Matzus. What stood out to them was not just his experience, but his deep compassion and commitment. Jason proved that the medical team’s negligence directly caused the preventable tragedy. Through skilled litigation, Jason secured a settlement that enabled the family to purchase an accessible home, a wheelchair van, and essential medical equipment. More importantly, it gave the Jeters hope and stability. Jason’s support reminded them they weren’t alone—and his dedication helped turn unimaginable loss into a more secure future for Gabriella and her family.
OUTCOME: Successful confidential settlement.
Dan Hutchins, a 74-year-old plumber, was left permanently paralyzed after emergency room staff failed to act quickly on signs of a spinal hematoma following a routine epidural injection. Despite clear ... symptoms, doctors delayed critical testing, and by the time the issue was identified, it was too late for surgery to reverse the damage. Don’s paralysis forced his wife Donna to become his full-time caregiver, drastically altering their retirement years and everyday life. Attorney Jason Matzus took on their case with compassion and determination. He demonstrated that the medical staff’s inaction amounted to clear negligence, and through skilled litigation, secured a settlement that helped the Hutchins family make essential home modifications and purchase a wheelchair-accessible van. The legal victory lifted a significant burden from Donna’s shoulders and restored some independence to their lives. Jason’s work ensured the Hutchins family could move forward with dignity, despite the devastating and life-altering consequences of medical error.