LABORATORY ERRORS

Medical Malpractice Lawyers Offering Guidance to Baltimore Residents

Laboratory errors can cause serious harm to a patient’s health. Results from lab tests are used to diagnose, treat, and monitor diseases in patients, such as cancer and other potentially lethal illnesses. As a result, it is important for the results of these tests to be precise and delivered promptly. If you or someone close to you has been harmed due to a laboratory error, you need to seek the guidance of a skilled Baltimore laboratory malpractice lawyer who can assess the merits of your case. At the Law Offices of Cardaro & Peek, we can thoroughly investigate your case and provide you with an honest evaluation of your options.

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Pursuing Compensation for a Laboratory Error

A laboratory error occurs when a medical professional makes mistakes in performing tests, interpreting data, recording information, or reporting results.

Samples are sent to laboratories for testing from every area and specialty of medicine. Since lab testing can be complex, medical professionals working in such areas must collect, handle, and test samples with the utmost care. Laboratory malpractice can take place in a variety of ways, including:

  • Running the incorrect tests
  • Switching specimens, leading to incorrect diagnosis and treatment
  • Mixing up patient information
  • Mislabeling samples
  • Recording the wrong information
  • Improperly transcribing records
  • Using wrong or faulty equipment
  • Failing to communicate test results promptly
  • Failing to order the needed follow-up tests.

Laboratory errors can worsen a patient’s condition and cause new complications. If this has happened to you, you should retain a laboratory malpractice attorney in the Baltimore area to file a medical malpractice claim. Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider causes injuries by failing to use the level of care and caution that a reasonably prudent healthcare provider would have used in the same or similar circumstances. For example, if a doctor fails to order a biopsy when a reasonably prudent doctor would have, and the patient suffers harm, the doctor will likely be liable for malpractice.

In the most severe cases, laboratory errors can lead to death. If you have lost a loved one due to a laboratory error, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault party. In medical malpractice, a wrongful death occurs when a person dies untimely or unexpectedly because of a medical professional’s negligence. In other words, a wrongful death lawsuit may be appropriate when medical malpractice in the form of a laboratory error causes death. Our Baltimore laboratory malpractice attorneys can advise you if you consider this claim.

In Maryland,victims of medical malpractice must file their lawsuit within a certain time frame, known as the statute of limitations. Generally, a patient must file a medical malpractice claim within five years from the date of the injury or within three years from when the injury was discovered, whichever is earlier.Wrongful death claims must also be filed within a specific time frame in Maryland. This type of claim must be filed within three years from the date of the death. Failing to file a claim within the appropriate statute of limitations could mean being permanently barred from filing a claim. Thus, working with an attorney who will be vigilant about timelines in your case is important.

Consult a Knowledgeable Laboratory Malpractice Lawyer in Baltimore or Beyond

Laboratory errors can have dire consequences for patients and their families. Suppose you or someone close to you has suffered injuries due to a laboratory error or another malpractice incident, such as an anesthesia error. In that case, you need to consult an attorney who can help. At the Law Offices of Cardaro & Peek, we can examine the facts of your case and assert your right to damages. We represent people in Baltimore, Pikesville, Catonsville, Towson, Woodlawn, Dundalk, Essex, Randallstown, Arbutus, Reisterstown, Laurel, Silver Springs, and other areas of Baltimore, Montgomery, and Anne Arundel Counties. 

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Call for an appointment at (410) 752-6166 in Baltimore or (202) 628-7778 in Washington, DC.

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