Nurses are a crucial component of most medical facilities, including floor nurses monitoring patients in the hospital, nurse practitioners treating patients at clinics, mobile nurses providing in-home care, and nurse midwives who deliver babies, just to name a few. All of these types of nurses, and countless others, are expected to perform their duties within the standard of care....
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 Baird Mandalas Brockstedt & Federico if you have questions about a medical malpractice claim. Our...
Continue ReadingBrain injuries caused by medical errors can affect people of all ages. For instance, newborns can suffer hypoxic brain injuries from a lack of oxygen during delivery. Children can suffer from traumatic brain injuries from sports, playground clashes, or falls when learning to walk. Adults injured in car accidents may have brain damage from head trauma that requires immediate...
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 ReadingWhen calculating wrongful death damages and settlements, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Unfortunately, there is no wrongful death settlement calculator. The simple reason for this is that wrongful death settlements are calculated based on the facts and circumstances of each case, making generalizations nearly impossible. What Are Wrongful Death Settlements? A wrongful death settlement can resolve a wrongful death...
Continue ReadingIf you or someone you love was recently injured by a doctor or healthcare provider that you trusted, it is only expected to feel angry, hurt, and confused. If you are contemplating filing a medical malpractice lawsuit, you may feel overwhelmed by where to start. And if you already started searching for an attorney to take your case, you...
Continue ReadingYou go to the doctor to alleviate suffering. You trust your doctors and pharmacists to provide the correct prescriptions and medications. But sometimes mistakes happen, and a medication error occurs. As a result, you might suffer serious medical consequences. Examples of medication errors include mistakes made when prescribing, dispensing, and administering medications. If you suffered injuries due to a...
Continue ReadingYou rely on medical professionals to help relieve pain and come to your aid when you suffer from chronic illness. Most of the time, you’re in good hands. But sometimes, the wrong combination of pharmaceuticals, dosage, or other common medication errors can have life-long consequences. The effects of a medication error can be devastating. They can lead to permanent...
Continue ReadingRecovering from surgery is sometimes a long and painful process. This process becomes even more draining when complications occur. A post-op hemorrhage is one of the most serious issues you can experience after an operation. Even with the proper care, internal bleeding after surgery can cause long-term harm and death. Baird Mandalas Brockstedt & Federico has helped many Baltimore...
Continue ReadingA medical provider who causes you injuries should compensate you for this harm. However, Maryland limits how long you have to file a lawsuit against the provider. This time limit is called a statute of limitations. If you wait too long, you may be unable to sue the doctor.The statute of limitations for medical malpractice varies depending on the...
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