Last October, the Baltimore Sun reported that the number of Baltimore children with lead poisoning fell 19 percent in 2017, even as more children were tested. While those numbers seem promising, there is still a large percentage of adults and… Read More
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The No-Fault Birth Injury Fund: A Raw Deal for Victims of Birth Injuries
Once again, lobbyists and advocates for the hospital and insurance industry are attempting to convince the Maryland state legislature to pass legislation establishing a “No-Fault Birth Injury Fund,” which would strip away the rights of infants injured at birth and… Read More
Common Causes of Paralysis Involving Medical Malpractice
Paralysis can have a severe, life-altering, and costly impact on patients and their families. Doctors and medical professionals are trusted to abide by specific medical protocols to treat each patient safely. It’s when doctors deviate from these standards that medical… Read More
Opening a Small Estate in Maryland for Purposes of a Wrongful Death Case
One of the first things we ask clients who seek our help with a wrongful death case is whether they have opened an estate on their deceased loved one’s behalf. While many individuals will make the effort to have their… Read More
When Post-Surgery Infection is Considered Medical Malpractice
There are several reasons why a patient might suffer an infection following a procedure. Natural bodily reactions to surgery are normal, but it’s when an infection may have been avoided that you might have a medical malpractice case on your… Read More
What to Know About Surgical Errors and Medical Malpractice
All surgeries are considered major, whether a patient is undergoing an appendectomy or a gastric bypass. Patients and their loved ones trust the surgeons and medical professionals in charge of their care to adhere to a certain standard of care… Read More
When an Amputation Becomes a Medical Malpractice Claim
According to the Amputee Coalition, an estimated 60% of all amputations are preventable. The loss of a limb can be shattering for a patient and their family, but even more so if the amputation was a direct result of medical… Read More
Ischemic Stroke and Medical Malpractice
According to the National Stroke Association, an ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel carrying blood to the brain. Currently, ischemic strokes account for about 87% of all strokes. An ischemic stroke manifests itself in several… Read More
Medication Errors and Abuse by Nursing Home Staff
Those who reside in nursing homes, either because of age, disability, or due to rehabilitation from an injury, are often completely reliant on nursing home staff for their basic needs. This leaves nursing home residents particularly vulnerable to the intentional… Read More
The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act: Your Right to Hospital Treatment Even if You Don’t Have Insurance
Despite the progress made by the Affordable Care Act and other reforms made at the state level, there are still many citizens in this country who do not have private health insurance or receive government health benefits such as Medicare… Read More