If you plan to pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit in Maryland, it’s essential to understand the cap on non-economic damages that was established in 2018. Non-economic damages cover losses that are subjectively evaluated by a jury or judge, such as… Read More
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Can I Sue a Maryland Nursing Home for Abuse and Neglect?
Last month, the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reported that many cases of nursing home abuse or neglect have been unreported to enforcement agencies. Out of the five states where nursing home… Read More
Vehicle Accidents in Maryland and Personal Injury Claims
The statute of limitations that affects most personal injury claims in Maryland (including car accidents) can be found at Maryland Courts & Judicial Proceedings Code section 5-101. The law states that a civil action should be filed within three years… Read More
A Look into Wrongful Death Claims and Settlements
Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk upon the face of the moon, died in 2012 of complications resulting from cardiovascular procedures in Cincinnati, Ohio. Two years later, his family was paid six million dollars by a hospital as part… Read More
The Dangers of Improper Airbag Deployment in Maryland
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Volkswagen is recalling 27,822 of its 2015-2016 CC cars and Tiguan SUVs due to a defective computer component that can prevent airbags from deploying when needed in a crash. The defect can… Read More
The 4 Elements of a Medical Malpractice Case
If you believe that you were the victim of medical malpractice in Maryland, it’s important to seek the guidance of an experienced medical malpractice attorney. He or she can review your case and help determine if the scenario constitutes medical… Read More
When is a Medication Error Considered Medical Malpractice?
According to a recent journal, every year, 7,000 to 9,000 people die in the United States as a result of a medication error. Additionally, hundreds of thousands of patients experience adverse reactions related to medication, but often do not report… Read More
Statute of Limitations in Products Liability Cases in Maryland
In Maryland, the Statute of Limitations in a Products Liability Case is “three years from the date it accrues.” Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. Art. § 5-101. Under the “discovery rule” this means that the statute of limitations should… Read More
Cerebral Palsy and Birth Injury Claims in Maryland
Five years ago, an expecting mother arrived at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. The doctors informed her that her blood pressure was dangerously high due to preeclampsia and that her baby would suffer brain damage. The 16-year-old… Read More
Is Falling in the Hospital Considered Medical Malpractice?
Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall, but who is liable when the fall occurs on the hospital grounds? It isn’t uncommon for a patient or their loved one to fall in… Read More