Medical malpractice cases in Pennsylvania have lowered nearly 40 percent since new requirements have been issued to meet new standards.

Philadelphia has seen the largest drop in cases, a 60 percent decrease.  Last year, in the state of Pennsylvania there were 1,533 malpractice cases filed which is a 44 percent decrease from the years of 2000-2002.

The new requirements say that attorneys must receive a certificate of merit from a medical professional that will testify that the medical care did not meet medical standards.

If you or a loved one has been a victim of medical negligence, contact the Pennsylvania malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. by calling 610-667-7511,