According to the Amputee Coalition, an estimated 60% of all amputations are preventable. The loss of a limb can be shattering for a patient and their family, but even more so if the amputation was a direct result of medical… Read More
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Ischemic Stroke and Medical Malpractice
According to the National Stroke Association, an ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel carrying blood to the brain. Currently, ischemic strokes account for about 87% of all strokes. An ischemic stroke manifests itself in several… Read More
Medication Errors and Abuse by Nursing Home Staff
Those who reside in nursing homes, either because of age, disability, or due to rehabilitation from an injury, are often completely reliant on nursing home staff for their basic needs. This leaves nursing home residents particularly vulnerable to the intentional… Read More
The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act: Your Right to Hospital Treatment Even if You Don’t Have Insurance
Despite the progress made by the Affordable Care Act and other reforms made at the state level, there are still many citizens in this country who do not have private health insurance or receive government health benefits such as Medicare… Read More
CDC to Study the Health Risks of Electric Scooters
Dockless, electric scooters are gaining popularity in cities throughout America, and Baltimore is no exception. Whether grocery shopping in Harbor East or buying a coffee in Mount Vernon, Charm City residents can access scooters from nearly every block. According to… Read More
Get the Facts: Cerebral Palsy and Medical Malpractice
Cerebral palsy (CP) refers to several neurological disorders that result from damage to the brain. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), as many as 10,000 children are diagnosed with CP each year. The unfortunate truth, however, is that… Read More
MRSA Infection and Medical Malpractice Claims
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria are resistant to all beta-lactam antibiotics, and the infection can often be fatal. Also known as the “Super Bug,” MRSA is extremely difficult to treat and is commonly contracted during hospital stays. If you believe… Read More
Proving Duty of Care in a Personal Injury Case
A “duty of care” is a legal obligation pertaining to a person, corporation, or entity that ensures the safety of others. If you are seeking compensation through a personal injury claim, it’s important that you can prove the other party… Read More
Workplace Accidents and the Exclusive Remedy
Despite numerous improvements in technology, safety precautions, and the work site inspection process, workplace accidents in this country continue to occur at a high rate. The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that in 2017 there were… Read More
Allergic Reactions to Contrast Dye
Contrast Dye is a substance that is used in diagnostic testing to see the inside of the body more clearly. Contrast Dye helps to highlight and distinguish certain parts of the body from the surrounding tissue on a diagnostic image,… Read More