You trusted your doctor to recognize the warning signs. You followed the instructions and showed up for appointments. You waited for answers. Eventually, the correct diagnosis arrived, but the situation had changed by then. The condition may have advanced, treatment options may have narrowed, and recovery may have become far more difficult than it needed to be. Delayed diagnosis...
Continue ReadingMost people don’t expect to question a doctor’s care after losing someone they love. But when a death follows what was supposed to be routine treatment, the grief often comes with unanswered questions. What happened? Could the outcome have been avoided? And why didn’t anyone say something sooner? Wrongful death medical malpractice lawsuits exist for this exact reason. They...
Continue ReadingParents often ask where things began when a newborn faces unexpected medical issues. Did the condition develop during pregnancy, or did something go wrong during labor or delivery? The answer starts with identifying the issue as a birth defect or a birth injury. Birth defects involve how the baby formed before birth, while birth injuries occur during the birth...
Continue ReadingA scan that never got read, a radiologist overlooking a clear finding, or a report that never reached the doctor in time—radiology errors like these don’t just create confusion in a chart. They can allow diseases to progress or force patients into unnecessary treatment. Medical negligence in radiology has permanent effects when a mistake delays diagnosis or steers care...
Continue ReadingMost people go to the emergency room because something feels wrong, trusting the medical team to act fast and get it right. Missing a serious condition, delaying treatment, or sending someone home too early can quickly erode trust in emergency care. Emergency care may be considered malpractice when it falls short and causes preventable harm. In Maryland, patients can...
Continue ReadingThe spine is a complex structure composed of vertebrae, discs, nerves, and muscles. It provides support, flexibility, and protection for the body and is vital for normal function. Unfortunately, the spine is susceptible to various injuries, with certain areas more prone to damage than others. Learn more about the most common spine injuries, how they can affect a victim,...
Continue ReadingMany people who have suffered nerve damage wonder, what is the average settlement for nerve damage? Although it is usually not the answer people want to hear, sciatic nerve damage settlements can vary widely. One reason it is so difficult to answer accurately is that most settlements outside of court are kept confidential and not publicly reported. However, there...
Continue ReadingWhen you go to the hospital, you expect to be treated with the appropriate level of care. However, this is not always the case. Medical malpractice happens more often than you may think, as around 85,000 cases of medical malpractice are filed each year. Further, around one in five Americans report having suffered from a medical error. When you receive substandard...
Continue ReadingAre you wondering how to file a medical lawsuit? Unlike in some other states, an injured patient cannot simply file a medical malpractice suit in Maryland against a healthcare provider and proceed directly to court. Maryland requires plaintiffs to overcome specific procedural hurdles before a medical malpractice case can proceed in court. For example, in order to proceed with...
Continue ReadingIf you or someone you love was injured by medical negligence, you undoubtedly feel anxious, overwhelmed, and confused. Medical negligence law in Maryland, and all that it entails, is complex. When medical negligence causes harm to a patient, it becomes medical malpractice. In this article, we will discuss medical malpractice in Maryland, offer some examples, and take a closer...
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