Company will compensate those struggling with nicotine addiction and fund programs to counter youth nicotine use Juul Labs, the e-cigarette manufacturer, announced on Tuesday that it has reached settlements covering more than 5,000 cases with nearly 10,000 plaintiffs. The sweeping resolutions, which litigators say will address youth e-cigarette usage, come after more than three years of legal battles. The...
Continue ReadingWhen undergoing surgery, patients expect physicians to provide the best care possible. Nevertheless, mistakes can occur. If an amputation occurs as a result of medical negligence, you may be wondering if you can sue your doctor for an amputation error. The answer is yes, in certain circumstances. If you have suffered an amputation as the result of a medical...
Continue ReadingSuper Lawyers has named their top lawyers in each state for 2023. BMBFC’s own James Cardea has, once again, been named to the list. In addition, for the tenth consecutive year, Mr. Cardea has been voted one of the top 100 attorneys in Maryland. The Award Selection Process The selection process for the Super Lawyers list is rigorous. Lawyers...
Continue ReadingHow does a medical malpractice lawsuit work in Maryland? Medical malpractice happens when a healthcare provider makes a mistake that causes harm to a patient. If this happens to you, you may file a case and seek compensation for your injuries. Perhaps you’re wondering, How does a malpractice lawsuit work in Maryland? Below, the medical malpractice lawyers at Baird...
Continue ReadingBirth can be a relatively uncomplicated process. However, like many medical procedures, things can go wrong during birth. One mistake can cause physical and emotional injuries to your newborn. If your child was injured at or during birth, the birth injury attorneys at Baird Mandalas Brockstedt Federico & Cardea can help you seek recovery. What Is a Birth Injury...
Continue ReadingIf you have experienced a surgical error, you may need to hire a surgical errors lawyer. Surgical errors can include, but are not limited to, a sponge being left in a patient’s body to a doctor operating on the wrong body part. If you have been the victim of a surgical error, a surgical errors lawyer can help you...
Continue ReadingA traumatic brain injury (TBI) can severely affect the lives of you and your family. Brain injuries can be caused by almost any type of accident, including slip and falls, car crashes, and medical malpractice. Our lawyers understand that navigating a brain injury claim can be challenging and stressful. A skilled brain injury lawyer at Baird Mandalas Brockstedt Federico...
Continue ReadingIf your child has cerebral palsy, our lawyers know how emotionally and physically difficult it can be to cope with that condition. It can also be extremely expensive to raise a child with cerebral palsy. A Maryland cerebral palsy attorney can advocate for you and help you receive the compensation your child deserves. The experienced medical malpractice attorneys at...
Continue ReadingAttorney James Cardea has been selected for the 2023 Best Lawyers in America® list, an annual honor awarded in partnership with U.S. News & World Report. Published since 1983, this list includes attorneys selected based on an extensive peer review process. This process includes everything from the nomination to a peer survey. The 2023 publication for Maryland, presented by...
Continue ReadingAs published in Law360 – By Chase Brockstedt and Philip Federico (October 19, 2022, 5:38 PM EDT) — Fifty years ago this month, the U.S. formally recognized the right to clean, safe water and enacted the Clean Water Act, changing the environmental law landscape forever and opening the door for other significant environmental legislation. On the golden anniversary of this...
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