How 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 ReadingBrain injuries caused by medical errors can affect people of all ages. For instance, newborns can suffer hypoxic brain injuries from a lack of oxygen during delivery. Children can suffer from traumatic brain injuries from sports, playground clashes, or falls when learning to walk. Adults injured in car accidents may have brain damage from head trauma that requires immediate...
Continue ReadingAs a parent, your child’s well-being is always a top priority. When you suspect your child has suffered a birth injury, it is a terrifying and stressful time for you and your family. Understandably, you might be considering filing a birth injury lawsuit. If a medical provider is responsible for your child’s injuries, you have the legal right to...
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 ReadingWhen calculating wrongful death damages and settlements, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Unfortunately, there is no wrongful death settlement calculator. The simple reason for this is that wrongful death settlements are calculated based on the facts and circumstances of each case, making generalizations nearly impossible. What Are Wrongful Death Settlements? A wrongful death settlement can resolve a wrongful death...
Continue ReadingIf you or someone you love was recently injured by a doctor or healthcare provider that you trusted, it is only expected to feel angry, hurt, and confused. If you are contemplating filing a medical malpractice lawsuit, you may feel overwhelmed by where to start, and if you already started searching for an attorney to take your case, you...
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 ReadingYou go to the doctor to alleviate suffering. You trust your doctors and pharmacists to provide the correct prescriptions and medications. But sometimes mistakes happen, and a medication error occurs. As a result, you might suffer serious medical consequences. Examples of medication errors include mistakes made when prescribing, dispensing, and administering medications. If you suffered injuries due to a...
Continue ReadingYou rely on medical professionals to help relieve pain and come to your aid when you suffer from chronic illness. Most of the time, you’re in good hands. But sometimes, the wrong combination of pharmaceuticals, dosage, or other common medication errors can have life-long consequences. The effects of a medication error can be devastating. They can lead to permanent...
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...
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