Nearly one million people in the United States seek care in a hospital due to pneumonia, with 50,000 of those cases resulting in death each year (CDC). Pneumonia can often be prevented and treated, but it requires the early detection… Read More
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Know the Signs of Lead Paint Exposure in Baltimore
According to the Baltimore Sun, the number of Baltimore children with lead poisoning fell 19 percent in 2017. The report may be encouraging, but a large percentage of Baltimore children remained untested during that year. Unfortunately, lead paint poisoning is… Read More
Assessing Motor Vehicle Accidents in Maryland
Car accidents are devastating ordeals that can lead to life-altering injuries or even death. If you or members of your family were involved in a motor vehicle accident in Maryland a personal injury attorney can help. Contact the lawyers at… Read More
Common Examples of Medical Malpractice in Nursing
According to the World Health Statistics Report, there are approximately 3.9 million licensed nurses in the United States. We trust these individuals to handle our medical needs and to ensure that our family members are in good care. It is… Read More
When Complications From Cesarean Delivery Rise to the Level of Medical Malpractice
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 32% of child deliveries in the U.S. were cesarean sections (data from 2017). Cesarean deliveries (C-sections) are a significant surgical procedure required when natural childbirth may be harmful to the mother… Read More
Negligent Medical Care Can Lead to Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
The lawyers at Cardaro and Peek have obtained millions of dollars in compensation for the victims of wrongful deaths resulting from a failure to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT). According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institute of… Read More
4 Things You Need to Know About Your Medical Malpractice Case
If you or members of your family were severely injured due to the negligent actions of a medical professional, you might not know where to begin. Your first step should be to meet with a team of local, experienced attorneys… Read More
The Misdiagnosis of Cancer and Medical Malpractice
Failing to diagnose cancer is a common medical malpractice claim but proving that the doctor involved was negligent can present a variety of hurdles. The lawyers at Cardaro and Peek, LLC have successfully handled medical malpractice cases involving cancer in… Read More
The Risks of Unnecessary Surgery
A study published in U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health entitled, Why Do Surgeons Continue to Perform Unnecessary Surgery? defines unnecessary surgery as “any surgical intervention that is either not needed, not indicated, or not in the… Read More
What to Expect When Pursuing a Personal Injury Lawsuit
If you have never been involved in a lawsuit before, chances are you are anxious about the process. Pursuing a personal injury claim should not be a stressful endeavor, and the lawyers at Cardaro & Peek can help you through… Read More