Most 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...
Continue ReadingWhen you go to the hospital, you expect to be treated with the appropriate level of care. However, this is not always the case. Medical malpractice happens more often than you may think, as around 85,000 cases of medical malpractice are filed each year. Further, around one in five Americans report having suffered from a medical error. When you receive substandard...
Continue ReadingAre you wondering how to file a medical lawsuit? Unlike in some other states, an injured patient cannot simply file a medical malpractice suit in Maryland against a healthcare provider and proceed directly to court. Maryland requires plaintiffs to overcome specific procedural hurdles before a medical malpractice case can proceed in court. For example, in order to proceed with...
Continue ReadingIf you or someone you love was injured by medical negligence, you undoubtedly feel anxious, overwhelmed, and confused. Medical negligence law in Maryland, and all that it entails, is complex. When medical negligence causes harm to a patient, it becomes medical malpractice. In this article, we will discuss medical malpractice in Maryland, offer some examples, and take a closer...
Continue ReadingThe unthinkable has happened. Your baby suffered a birth injury due to oxygen deprivation, and the future you envisioned now feels uncertain. You’re likely facing a whirlwind of emotions and critical questions about your child’s well-being and whether negligence played a role. This isn’t about sugarcoating the situation; it’s about providing you with the clear, actionable information you need...
Continue ReadingThe flashing lights, the hurried footsteps, the raw fear hanging in the air— an emergency room visit is rarely a walk in the park. You’re there, putting your trust in the hands of medical professionals, expecting swift action and life-saving decisions. But what happens when that trust is broken? When does the chaos of the ER lead to a...
Continue ReadingA trip to the emergency room is often a response to a crisis: chest pain, a head injury, or sudden difficulty breathing. Patients rely on emergency room doctors to make quick, accurate decisions in those moments. But what happens when the diagnosis is wrong and the consequences are serious? Can you sue for an emergency room misdiagnosis when a...
Continue ReadingWhat if the unthinkable happened? What if the life you cherished was stolen not by illness or accident, but by a medical mistake that should never have occurred? In Maryland, the path to understanding your rights after such a devastating loss can feel shrouded in legal complexities. But beneath the surface lies the potential for accountability and a measure...
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