When a severe adverse medical event occurs, hospitals must follow the protocols in place. They are required to proactively investigate and implement new protocols to prevent the same mistake from happening again. Generally, hospitals must follow a process called a root cause analysis (RCA) to investigate contributing factors and implement corrective actions. A hospital investigation after a medical error...
Continue ReadingAny unexpected complication or medical injury can be scary, frustrating, and devastating to you and your family. However, not every complication, bad result, or injury constitutes medical negligence. Contact our firm to discuss your case today. Medical Negligence vs Complication: Was It an Unavoidable Complication or Malpractice? Did the doctor deviate from the accepted standard of medical care, or...
Continue ReadingThe success of most Maryland medical malpractice cases depends on expert witness testimony. These cases are often highly complicated, riddled with medical jargon and complexities, and legal nuances. Maryland law has certain threshold requirements that must be met before you can proceed with your lawsuit. In most Maryland medical malpractice cases, a qualified medical expert is necessary to satisfy...
Continue ReadingSome of Maryland’s largest medical malpractice verdicts have involved catastrophic injuries that juries concluded resulted from preventable failures in care. While the medical circumstances vary, many of these cases share a common pattern: warning signs that, according to the evidence presented at trial, were overlooked, delayed, or not acted upon until the patient’s condition had significantly worsened. Looking at...
Continue ReadingImagine placing your unwavering trust in a healthcare professional—someone entrusted with the profound responsibility of safeguarding your health and well-being. Yet Medical Malpractice Statistics reveal that this trust is sometimes broken. Each year, countless individuals find themselves facing the harrowing aftermath of medical malpractice, a hidden epidemic that impacts more lives than most realize. The systems designed to protect...
Continue ReadingWhen a medical error occurs, patients often assume that one provider is responsible. In reality, healthcare is delivered by teams of professionals who contribute at different stages of care. Diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up frequently involve several individuals working together. When something goes wrong, the resulting injury may stem from more than one mistake. This raises an important question: can...
Continue ReadingSuspecting that a medical provider made a serious mistake can be overwhelming. Patients and families are often left searching for answers while also trying to manage the physical and emotional effects of an injury. During this time, one of the most important steps is preserving evidence for medical malpractice claims. Early actions can directly affect whether a claim can...
Continue ReadingBy Tara Clary, Partner at Brockstedt Mandalas Federico One of the most common questions we hear from clients early in the process is whether their case will end up in court. It’s an understandable concern; the idea of a trial can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re already dealing with the physical and emotional toll of a medical injury. The...
Continue ReadingBy Fiona Puglese, Attorney at Brockstedt Mandalas Federico If you believe you or a loved one has been harmed by medical negligence, picking up the phone to call a lawyer can feel like a big step and like you’re maybe committing to more than you are ready for. It’s natural to feel unsure about what to expect — or...
Continue ReadingIf you’re asking, “How much does a medical malpractice lawyer cost?” you’re likely dealing with something far more serious than just legal fees; you’re trying to make sense of an experience that never should have happened. Medical negligence can leave lasting physical, emotional, and financial impacts, and understanding the cost of legal help is often the first step toward...
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