When you seek medical attention, you trust that your care will be prompt and appropriate. But what happens when a delayed treatment causes serious harm or worsens your condition? Many people in Maryland wonder, Can I sue for medical negligence if my care was delayed? The short answer is yes: In some cases, you can sue if delayed treatment...
Continue ReadingMany people have heard the term “elements of medical malpractice,” but few understand the true meaning of the phrase. In order to understand how this might apply to your case, contact one of the accomplished medical malpractice lawyers at Brockstedt Mandalas Federico. What Are The 4 Elements of Medical Malpractice? The basic elements of medical negligence are: You must...
Continue ReadingPutting your health in the hands of a doctor or other healthcare provider makes most people feel vulnerable. We trust these individuals because they have medical training and generally owe a duty of care to their patients. However, when a medical practitioner acts or fails to act in accordance with that duty and injures a patient, it may constitute...
Continue ReadingThere are legal remedies available when a medical professional commits malpractice. However, you cannot wait too long to file a malpractice suit or your case may be barred by the statute of limitations. What is the Definition of Statute of Limitations? In order to determine how long you have to file a malpractice suit, you must first understand the...
Continue ReadingYou 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 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...
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