According to the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD), there has been a 97% decrease in childhood lead poisoning from the years 1992 to 2016. The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program works to reduce lead poisoning in Baltimore City through several… Read More
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Maryland Medical Malpractice: When a Patient is Paralyzed by a Doctor’s Mistake
Paralysis is an extreme medical condition that alters the lives of patients and their loved ones. Paralysis caused by a genetic disease, injury, or accident is difficult enough to endure, but paralysis caused by a doctor’s mistake is an absolute… Read More
Proving Causation in a Maryland Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
When a patient pursues a medical malpractice lawsuit, the law places the burden on the victim to prove that their medical provider deviated from the standard of care and caused harm. Showing that the doctor or medical professional breached the… Read More
Is a Doctor Liable When a Patient Contracts a MRSA Infection?
When a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional commits medical malpractice, they are putting patients directly at risk for a variety of injuries, including infections. One of the most dangerous infections that can spread due to medical malpractice is methicillin-resistant… Read More
Learn More About the Medical Malpractice Cap in Maryland
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
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