When you trust an OB-GYN to care for you or your baby, you expect compassion, attentiveness, and the highest standard of medical care. But when that trust is broken and a negligent act results in injury or loss, the emotional and physical aftermath can be devastating. If you’re considering suing an OB-GYN for negligence in Maryland, you don’t have...
Continue ReadingEach year, over 1.7 million Americans develop sepsis, and nearly 350,000 die or enter hospice as a result, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For patients and families, sepsis is a terrifying and often preventable condition, especially when healthcare providers fail to recognize the signs. If this has happened to you or someone you love,...
Continue ReadingWhen your newborn is admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), you hope they receive the highest care level during a critical time. However, when that trust is broken due to NICU malpractice, the consequences can be devastating. If your baby suffered harm in the NICU, you may be wondering what went wrong and what to do next....
Continue ReadingThere are over 17,000 new spinal cord injuries every year in the United States. This kind of injury can cause significant physical impairment and even paralysis. At Brockstedt Mandalas Federico, our spinal cord injury attorneys in Baltimore can help you determine whether you can file a spinal injury lawsuit to recover compensation. What Is a Spinal Cord Injury? A...
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 ReadingIt can be highly distressing to experience injuries due to a misdiagnosis. You may be wondering, what is the average settlement for a misdiagnosis lawsuit? The lawyers at Brockstedt Mandalas Federico can evaluate your case and explain how much compensation you might be entitled to receive in a misdiagnosis lawsuit in Maryland. What Is the Average Amount for a...
Continue ReadingFetuses and newborn babies are especially vulnerable to medical issues and complications leading up to and in the days after their birth. New parents are often overwhelmed by joy and may not observe signs of birth injuries until days or weeks after the fact. Birth injuries affect more babies than you might realize. As many as seven babies out...
Continue ReadingIf you or a loved one is injured due to medical negligence, there is the possibility that your medical malpractice case may settle out of court. Determining the amount of a potential out-of-court settlement is not simply a matter of inputting information into a calculator. Instead, many case-specific factors influence the compensation you may be eligible for in a...
Continue ReadingWhen you or a family member goes to an emergency room, you trust that the doctors and other medical professionals are equipped to handle your emergency. However, this is not always the case. Emergency room negligence is, sadly, more common than you would like to imagine. Fortunately, you have rights in Maryland if you have been harmed due to...
Continue ReadingCan you sue a doctor for a failed surgery? Can you sue if surgery goes wrong? 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...
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