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 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 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 ReadingHow much is medical malpractice insurance, and what does it mean for you if you’ve been injured because of a medical error? While most people never think about a doctor’s insurance policy until something goes wrong, understanding how it works can help you make informed decisions after a medical injury. If you’re considering legal action against the wrongdoers, it’s...
Continue ReadingWhen 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. Key Takeaways Maryland limits the time to file malpractice claims: victims generally have three years from discovering the injury or five years from when it...
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...
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