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Local Courts
Courts in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas — Civil Division
414 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
U.S. District Court, W.D. Pennsylvania
700 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Medical Facilities
Hospitals & Trauma Centers in Pittsburgh
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
300 Halket St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
4401 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Allegheny General Hospital — Highmark Health
320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Liability Overview
Liability Considerations in Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania has a 2-year statute of limitations for medical malpractice. A Certificate of Merit from an appropriate licensed professional must be filed with or promptly after the complaint. Pennsylvania does not cap medical malpractice damages. Minors are tolled until age 20 (majority plus 2 years). UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is one of the most specialized obstetric facilities in the United States and handles a high volume of complex, high-risk deliveries.