When feeling sick or injured, the first instinct of many people is to contact their doctor. But just how safe is it to go to the doctor or hospital when in need of medical care? Sadly, the answer may not be entirely clear. Medical errors can occur at any point during...
Medical Malpractice
Medical errors make going to the doctor complicated
When feeling sick or injured, the first instinct of many people is to contact their doctor. But just how safe is it to go to the doctor or hospital when in need of medical care? Sadly, the answer may not be entirely clear. Medical errors can occur at any point during...
Who is responsible for my child’s birth injury?
Parents of children who were injured at birth understand the physical, emotional and even financial toll of living with a lifelong disability. For some of these parents, securing justice on behalf of their children is one of their highest priorities. In Maryland, this...
Doctor errors are frighteningly common
Hospital patients in Maryland have little choice but to trust their doctors’ diagnoses and treatment plans. Unfortunately, that trust can sometimes be misplaced. According to one medical professional, doctor errors in hospitals occur far more often than health care...
Medical malpractice may have serious or fatal outcomes
Medical mistakes lead to over 250,000 deaths each year across the United States, including Maryland. And unfortunately, even if patients survive medical malpractice, they may end up suffering life-altering and debilitating conditions. Unfortunately, these conditions...
Doctor errors can lead to medical malpractice cases
Every human being is biologically unique. This is what causes one person to adversely react to a medication that may work perfectly fine for another person. This is why doctors in Maryland ask about allergies to medications. Adverse reactions to medications can be...
Tragic birth accident can result in medical malpractice
The anticipated birth of a child is typically one of the happiest and most exciting in a woman's life in Maryland. While most women hope for a relatively easy and safe delivery, circumstances can require that a cesarean section be performed to protect the life of the...
Improper care can lead to medical malpractice
The anticipated birth of a child can be one of the most joyous times in a person's life. The hope is always that a child will be born healthy and expectant mothers trust their doctors to provide care that gives the best chance of a healthy outcome for both mother and...
Medical malpractice settlement cannot ease the pain
The birth of a child is one of the most eagerly anticipated events in anyone's life. The hope is that the baby will be born healthy, but sadly this is not always the case in Maryland or elsewhere. A recent case of a baby born in another state resulted in...
Preventable brain damage can lead to medical malpractice
The birth of a child is one of the most anticipated events in a person's life. The nine months leading up to the birth are full of planning, doctor visits and excitement in Maryland. The birth of a healthy child is the expected outcome. In a recent case in another...