The effects of a medication error in Maryland range in severity, from slight nausea to life-threatening illness and even fatality. All too often, adverse drug reactions are the result of a medical professional’s neglect and patients are left to suffer… Read More
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Common Brain Injuries Related to Medical Malpractice
While brain injuries can happen for a variety of reasons, but when they occur under the care of a doctor or medical professional, it may be considered medical malpractice. No sum of money can undo the harm of brain damage… Read More
Paralysis and Medical Malpractice: 3 Common Causes
Paralysis is a severe and life-altering medical condition and far too often it occurs as a result of medical malpractice. Damage to the spinal cord can have unpredictable effects on the body, ranging from loss of sensation in certain body… Read More
What Should I Do After a Trucking Accident?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, large-truck crashes caused 3,903 deaths and 111,000 injuries nationwide in 2014. After all, large trucks weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, so it comes as no surprise to learn these accidents can… Read More
Identifying Nursing Home Negligence in Maryland
Maryland residents trust nursing home staff members to care for their loved ones with diligence and compassion. Unfortunately, too many nursing home residents are neglected and even abused as a result of poor or insufficient care. Only a skilled Baltimore… Read More
How to Pursue Compensation for an Anesthesia Error in Baltimore, MD
Anesthesia is administered during minor and major surgeries, commonly used to induce a reversible loss of consciousness and analgesia. When anesthesia is administered correctly, the patient is unable to feel pain during the surgical procedure. He or she may experience… Read More
How to Proceed When a Medical Professional Fails to Diagnose or Treat a Blood Clot (Pulmonary Embolism)
The symptoms of pulmonary embolism are clear, but it’s still one of the leading causes of preventable deaths during hospitalization. The condition occurs when a blood clot blocks the pulmonary arteries in a patient’s lungs. These blood clots can travel… Read More
Common Types of Hospital Infections
If you or a loved one has suffered from an injury, illness or worse due to an infection that was contracted at a hospital, a liability case may not be cut and dry. It’s often hard to tell who is… Read More
What You Should Know About Stroke Misdiagnosis
According to the National Stroke Association, stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. As fatal as a stroke may be, there are nearly seven million stroke survivors in the U.S., and up to 80 percent… Read More
Get the Facts About Cancer Misdiagnosis
A proper and timely diagnosis is crucial for the treatment of cancer, and a failure to diagnose during the early stages of the disease can increase the patient’s overall risks. Cancer misdiagnosis as a result of medical malpractice could cost… Read More