Do you believe that you were the victim of a wrongful amputation in Baltimore, Maryland? The unfortunate truth is that an estimated 60% of all amputations are preventable, according to the Amputee Coalition. The loss of a limb is severely… Read More
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Learn More About Maryland Survival Actions
When a wrongful death occurs, surviving family members can make two types of claims in Maryland: survival and wrongful death. A wrongful death claim allows for the surviving family members to sue those responsible for the death of a family… Read More
Is Nursing Home Abuse Considered Medical Malpractice?
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, more than 1.3 million seniors resided in a nursing home in 2015. The number is increasing every year, and our nation’s families count on nursing home facilities to provide a safe, nurturing… Read More
Filing a Serious Personal Injury Claim in Maryland
In addition to medical malpractice claims, the lawyers at Cardaro & Peek, LLC have years of experience handling cases involving serious personal injury. Read on to learn more about personal injury claims in Maryland and consult with an experienced personal… Read More
Common Medication Error Malpractice Claims in Maryland
According to a recent publication by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), 7,000 to 9,000 people die as a result of a medication error in the United States alone. Medication errors can occur at various steps of patient care,… Read More
Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Involving Misdiagnosis or Delayed Cancer Diagnosis
According to the American Cancer Society, a total of 1,806,590 new cancer cases and 606,520 deaths are expected in the US in 2020, which is about 4,950 new cases and more than 1,600 deaths each day.1 Unfortunately, many patients will… Read More
The Limitations on Wrongful Death Claims in Maryland
The Wrongful Death statute (Md. Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-904) was created by the Maryland legislature to allow surviving family members to sue those responsible for their loved one’s death. Compensation can not undo the careless actions of a… Read More
What is the Standard of Care for a Health Care Provider in Maryland?
Victims of medical malpractice must prove four elements to succeed with a malpractice claim in Maryland. First, they must show that the health care provider owed them a duty of care. Second, the victim must show that the health care… Read More
How a Patient can Establish a Medical Malpractice Claim in Maryland
Approximately 17,000 malpractice cases are filed in the United States every year, and experts now believe that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the country. Patients deserve to be compensated for the physical and emotional injuries… Read More
How Can Expert Witnesses Assist in My Medical Malpractice Case?
Most medical malpractice cases involve the assistance of an expert witness to explain how the healthcare provider defendant was negligent. Medical malpractice cases are often complex, and a qualified medical expert is required to shed light on the problems presented…. Read More