When you hear “birth injury,” does your mind automatically go to the baby? You’re not wrong. But there’s another side to this story that often goes untold: the significant injuries mothers can endure before, during, and after bringing a new life into the world. We’re talking about pain, trauma, and life changes that can be utterly devastating. When these...
Continue ReadingIdentifying who is responsible when a medical malpractice claim arises can be challenging. Many victims don’t know whether to sue the individual doctor or hospital for their injuries. They also might not know where to begin when they attempt to file a lawsuit. Contact Brockstedt Mandalas Federico if you have questions about a medical malpractice claim. Our Maryland medical...
Continue ReadingCan you sue a doctor for a failed surgery? Modern hospitals and surgical centers have techniques and technologies that can reduce the risks a patient takes when going under the knife. Every surgery, however, still comes with a certain degree of risk. When surgery results in disfigurement and unnecessary pain, victims may be burdened with additional medical costs to...
Continue ReadingUndergoing surgery can be a daunting experience. Patients trust medical professionals to take care of them during and after the procedure. Unfortunately, sometimes things go wrong. For example, patients can end up with foreign objects left inside their bodies. Medical mistakes like this can cause significant physical and emotional harm. Therefore, it is important to understand the legal options...
Continue ReadingPain is a universal experience, yet its management in medical care can be alarmingly inconsistent. For some patients, especially those dealing with chronic or severe pain, the failure of healthcare providers to address their suffering adequately can lead to significant physical and emotional harm. But what are your legal options if a doctor neglects to treat your pain? This...
Continue ReadingWhen a birth injury occurs, the emotional and physical consequences can last a lifetime. Whether caused by negligence during labor, delivery, or prenatal care, these injuries can change the trajectory of your child’s life. If you suspect your child’s birth injury was the result of medical malpractice, understanding the birth injury statute of limitations in Maryland is crucial to...
Continue ReadingJust like physicians and other medical providers, nurses can be held responsible for negligent conduct. When a nurse makes a medication error, the legal consequences can be significant and multifaceted. These may include disciplinary action by the state board of nursing, potential job dismissal, and the experience of mental anguish. Additionally, nurses may face civil lawsuits or even criminal...
Continue ReadingDoctors provide an invaluable service, but they sometimes make mistakes. These mistakes can lead to increased pain, unnecessary treatment, and even death. A common mistake is failing to diagnose a medical condition, such as ovarian cysts. A handful of medical conditions can cause someone to have ovarian cysts. Some of these cysts don’t require treatment. However, doctors sometimes misdiagnose...
Continue ReadingLearning that you have been misdiagnosed with lymphoma can be devastating. If you or someone you love was recently misdiagnosed with lymphoma, you may be able to hold the doctor and medical professionals liable. Proving a medical misdiagnosis claim can be challenging, so you can significantly benefit from the help of an experienced Maryland medical misdiagnosis attorney. To get in...
Continue ReadingWhen you or a loved one must receive care in the intensive care unit (ICU), we understand the stress and concern you face. ICU care, while often life-saving, can come with multiple risks. Many patients and their families are unaware of the potential for complications of ICU care and their right to recover damages when a healthcare provider makes...
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