When you prepare for surgery, you trust your medical team to protect your life, not endanger it. Yet, in rare cases, anesthesia errors can lead to catastrophic or even fatal outcomes. Losing a loved one to death by anesthesia can leave families searching for answers and accountability. At Brockstedt Mandalas Federico, LLC, our experienced medical malpractice attorneys understand how...
Continue ReadingWhen you place a loved one in a hospital, nursing home, or assisted living facility, you trust that they will be safe and properly cared for. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. One of the most distressing and preventable events that can occur in a healthcare setting is patient elopement, when a patient leaves a facility without authorization...
Continue ReadingAt the law firm of Brockstedt Mandalas Federico, LLC (BMF), we understand how devastating it can be when an infection during pregnancy or childbirth leads to serious complications for the mother or baby. Families often come to us asking whether they can pursue a chorioamnionitis lawsuit after experiencing preventable harm related to this condition. Below, we explain chorioamnionitis, how...
Continue ReadingA medical provider who causes you injuries should compensate you for this harm. However, Maryland limits how long you have to file a lawsuit against the provider. This time limit is called a statute of limitations. If you wait too long, you may be unable to sue the doctor.The statute of limitations for medical malpractice varies depending on the...
Continue ReadingRecovering from surgery is sometimes a long and painful process. This process becomes even more draining when complications occur. A post-op hemorrhage is one of the most serious issues you can experience after an operation. Even with the proper care, internal bleeding after surgery can cause long-term harm and death. Brockstedt Mandalas Federico has helped many Baltimore area residents...
Continue ReadingWhen undergoing surgery, patients expect physicians to provide the best care possible. Nevertheless, mistakes can occur. If an amputation occurs as a result of medical negligence, you may be wondering if you can sue your doctor for an amputation error. The answer is yes, in certain circumstances. If you have suffered an amputation as the result of a medical...
Continue ReadingYou trust your doctor to identify what’s wrong, help you heal, and not make things worse. But what happens when they misdiagnose your condition, causing delays in treatment, worsening symptoms, or even life-threatening consequences? Are you asking yourself, Can you sue a doctor for misdiagnosis? The answer is yes, under certain circumstances. At Brockstedt Mandalas & Federico, we understand...
Continue ReadingCoping with the death of a loved one is extremely difficult. When the death results from negligence, malpractice, or intentional acts, it can be devastating. If you believe that you have lost a family member due to wrongful death, our empathetic lawyers can help you to recover the financial compensation that you deserve. We are here to handle your...
Continue ReadingLosing a loved one is a traumatic experience. It’s even more heart-wrenching when that loss is due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct. In such cases, you could be entitled to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit in Baltimore to hold the responsible parties accountable for their actions. However, seeking compensation is not always easy. That is why you need...
Continue ReadingIf you believe you are a victim of malpractice, you may wonder: How do you prove medical negligence? Proving medical negligence requires understanding the types of medical negligence cases and the legal requirements involved. The legal standard to prove medical negligence is more complicated than a simple declaration that “the doctor was negligent.” There are certain legal elements you...
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