As published in Reuters – By Philip Federico and Chase Brockstedt On July 27, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Ford Motor Company v. Montana Eighth Judicial District Court reignited attention on personal jurisdiction disputes. In recent years, product liability and mass tort cases often leaned in favor of defendants, with rulings limiting jurisdiction over out-of-state corporations. This led many...
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...
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...
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