According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 136 million United States residents check themselves into an emergency room each year. These numbers, along with the prevalence of severely injured patients and extremely ill individuals, make the emergency… Read More
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When Is Flu Misdiagnosis Considered Medical Malpractice?
While Influenza varies in severity, it is responsible for thousands of deaths each year. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention attributes 35.6 million illnesses, 16.6 million medically attended visits and 56,000 deaths each year to Influenza (the flu)…. Read More
Choosing the Right Lawyer for Your Medical Malpractice Case
If you have been injured as a result of medical malpractice in Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and beyond, you need an experienced lawyer who can advocate on your behalf. Choosing the right legal team can be complicated, and it’s important to… Read More
Determining Responsibility in Wrongful Death Cases
If a person dies as a result of medical negligence, is the doctor, nurse, or hospital responsible? Hospitals or other medical facilities are often accountable for wrongful death when a patient receives incompetent care from staff members, such as nurses… Read More
What to Do When a Patient Develops a Post-Op Infection
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines a surgical site infection as a disease or virus that is related to a surgical procedure and occurs at or near the surgical incision within a month of the… Read More
4 Red Flags of Nursing Home Negligence
When a family moves a loved one into a nursing home, they’re trusting the presidents of the facility and staff to provide the utmost care. Nursing homes have become commonplace throughout Baltimore County and across the country, caring for an… Read More
When Misdiagnosis Becomes Medical Malpractice
A timely and proper diagnosis is required for patients to undergo the most suitable treatment. Unfortunately, misdiagnosis occurs every day, with an estimated 10 to 20 percent of all cases ending in misdiagnosis. A misdiagnosis puts a patient’s life in… Read More
Anesthesia Error and Medical Malpractice Liability
Thanks to anesthesia, patients can undergo essential operations without feeling pain or discomfort. But administering anesthesia does not come without risk. Anesthesia errors happen daily, sometimes with life-altering or fatal consequences. Complications range from the use of excess dosage to… Read More
Addressing Truck Accidents in Maryland
If you have been involved in a trucking accident in Maryland, it’s important to act as soon as possible. It is common for insurance companies to send investigators or adjusters to the scene to remove evidence or interview witnesses. Call… Read More
Receiving Compensation for Life-Altering Birth Injuries
Birth injuries caused by medical malpractice are among the most heartbreaking and devastating events which can befall a family or single parent. Birth injuries range in severity from minor to serious and life-altering. If your child has suffered a brain… Read More