Fetuses and newborn babies are especially vulnerable to medical issues and complications leading up to and in the days after their birth. New parents are often overwhelmed by joy and may not observe signs of birth injuries until days or weeks after the fact. Birth injuries affect more babies than you might realize. As many as seven babies out...
Continue ReadingLosing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence can be an emotionally devastating experience. Finding the best wrongful death lawyer to represent your case becomes paramount in such a difficult time. A skilled and experienced Baltimore wrongful death attorney can help you navigate the complex legal process and obtain the compensation you deserve. Read on to learn more...
Continue ReadingFor medical malpractice cases, a victim’s suffering can extend beyond their visible physical injuries. It can also profoundly impact their life. Pain and suffering damages represent intangible yet critical aspects of these cases. These encapsulate the emotional, psychological, and physical anguish that experienced by victims of medical negligence. It may seem difficult to try and put a dollar amount...
Continue ReadingMany medical procedures have a degree of risk and potential negative side effects. But before a doctor or other healthcare provider can perform these procedures, they must obtain informed consent from the patient. A professional violates this duty when they fail to properly inform a patient about the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a proposed medical treatment or procedure,...
Continue ReadingHow does a medical malpractice lawsuit work in Maryland? Medical malpractice happens when a healthcare provider makes a mistake that causes harm to a patient. If this happens to you, you may file a case and seek compensation for your injuries. Perhaps you’re wondering, How does a malpractice lawsuit work in Maryland? Below, the medical malpractice lawyers at Baird...
Continue ReadingJust like physicians and other medical providers, nurses can be held responsible for negligent conduct. Nursing errors that contribute to the death or serious harm of a patient can be considered nursing malpractice. A quick internet search will reveal a plethora of nursing error stories, but you may be wondering what qualifies as a nursing error and whether you...
Continue ReadingUntreated appendicitis can inflict deadly consequences. When a patient seeks medical treatment displaying signs of appendicitis, the last thing they expect is a misdiagnosis. When a doctor is negligent in making a misdiagnosis, the patient may recover their losses through a medical malpractice lawsuit. If you or a loved one received an appendicitis misdiagnosis, you may be eligible to...
Continue ReadingUnlike 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 a medical malpractice case for significant injuries, a Plaintiff...
Continue ReadingThere is nothing more upsetting than the wrongful death of a family member. When the wrongful death results from medical malpractice, it can be particularly devastating for the family. You may ask “who gets the money in a wrongful death lawsuit?” We can help you get answers to this question. If you believe you may have a wrongful death claim,...
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...
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