Blog Posts in Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice cases are a special type of personal injury claim in Maryland. There are a number of legal requirements that a plaintiff must meet that do not apply to other personal injury claims, such as auto accidents. For example, in a medical malpractice case the plaintiff must file a “Certificate of Qualified Expert” within […]

Medical malpractice lawsuits are brought against doctors and other health care professionals when a patient injury arises from negligent medical care. In order to be successful and recover damages in medical malpractice lawsuits, the injured victim must present evidence that establishes four elements: The health care professional owed a duty to the plaintiff The health […]

In order to sue any board-certified health care provider in Maryland for medical malpractice, for any action filed on or after January 1, 2005, the plaintiff must obtain what is known as a certificate of merit (sometimes also called a certificate of qualified expert). The purpose of this certificate is to weed out potentially unfounded […]

Medical malpractice claims in Maryland involve some of the most complex laws and rules. As modern medicine advances, the law regulating liability becomes even more complex. If you believe you have a valid medical malpractice claim, it is imperative that you meet with a Waldorf medical malpractice attorney. This is such a specialized area of […]

Given the number of new babies that enter the world every day, it is not surprising that there are issues and complications when some babies are born. Not every pregnancy will go smoothly, and sometimes accidents can happen. When an accident happens during childbirth, the mother, child, or both could be injured. The important difference […]

When a doctor misdiagnoses or fails to diagnose an illness or injury, it could lead to a medical malpractice lawsuit. On its own, misdiagnosis is not necessarily medical malpractice; even the most competent doctors can make a mistake. In order to rise to the level of medical malpractice, the misdiagnosis must have led to improper […]

If you were recently injured in an accident, you are likely looking to get reimbursed for your damages through a personal injury claim. Mistakes can happen, even with a personal injury claim. However, it is important to take the necessary steps to avoid common mistakes that can ultimately hurt your chances of recovery. When you […]

Pregnant women face a number of risks before giving birth, and one of these is a placental abruption. Normally, the placenta separates after the baby is born and will pass through the birth canal on its own. But, in an abruption, it separates from the inner wall of the uterus prematurely, cutting off the baby’s […]

Medical mistakes can take on many forms; however, a mistake is not necessarily evidence of medical malpractice. To qualify as medical malpractice, the case must meet specific criteria. Medical malpractice cases are almost always complex. If you suspect you have a medical malpractice case, it is imperative that you speak with a Maryland medical malpractice attorney right […]

The use of high-tech medical devices and products has clearly revolutionized medical care. However, when a device fails or is defective, it can cause serious injury, or even death in some cases. It is not always the case, but some unscrupulous manufacturers would rather try to cover up the problem while denying anything is wrong. […]

As patients, whenever we go into an appointment with a medical professional, we put ourselves in vulnerable positions. As part of preventative health measures, we allow our bodies to be accessible to our medical professionals in hopes that it will lead to a determination of a clean bill of health or a diagnosis in the […]

When someone has been injured by a medical professional, either due to the health care provider’s negligence or other wrongful conduct, the person has a cause of action to bring a civil case against the practitioner. In Maryland, however, there is a cap on the type of noneconomic damages, also known as “pain and suffering,” and there […]

A well-known adage has stated that knowledge is power. Many believe that the more he or she knows, the better the decisions can be made for how he or she lives life. This is especially true when it comes to a person’s health. Having knowledge about one’s family medical history is considered to be extremely […]

When a hospital or its staff makes a mistake and a patient is injured as a result, it may be really difficult to decide what the next steps should be to make the patient whole again. Largely, medical malpractice in the hospital can be difficult to litigate because hospitals are not inclined to reveal the […]

All forms of medical negligence carry a high risk of injury or even death. However, the results of mistakes made during surgery are often the most physically, emotionally, and financially devastating for victims and their families. Common Surgical Errors Some of the most common types of surgical errors that can be attributed to a medical professional’s negligence […]

In Maryland, wrongful birth is a cause of action brought by parents when a medical professional’s negligence results in the unwanted birth of a child. There are two situations that can give rise to wrongful birth or wrongful conception cases: ●When the child is born with birth defects and the mother would have terminated the pregnancy had […]

When Maryland resident Gary Stern went to the hospital with terrible pains in his abdominal region, he expected to be treated accordingly. After all, experts in the medical field have peoples’ lives resting in their hands on a regular basis and cannot make a mistake, no matter how long of hours they work. It is […]

School Injuries Children spend much of their time at school and are often injured during the course of their time there. Sometimes, their injuries are caused by dangerous conditions on school grounds or by the neglect or wrongdoing of teachers or other school employees. If a child’s injury is attributable to the school’s negligence, the […]

In a recent decision, a Fairfax County, Virginia, court found a Maryland anesthesiologist liable for medical malpractice and defamation. The plaintiff, D.B., was undergoing a routine colonoscopy when his accidental recording of the procedure later revealed that both attending physicians had insulted him throughout the proceeding. After a three-day trial, the jury found the anesthesiologist and her […]

Maryland limits how much a medical malpractice victim can recover in damages in a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. The state’s statutes include caps on the amount that may be recovered for noneconomic damages in a medical malpractice claim. The medical malpractice limit is different from that which applies in other personal injury claims, such as […]

Most people think of medical malpractice claims as being against doctors, for serious harms such as botching a surgery or failing to diagnose a disease. But other medical professionals, such as nurses, play a large role in any patient’s care. A nurse’s competence can be essential to a patient’s treatment and recovery. If the nurse fails to […]