Health and medical issues can be scary. We count on our doctors and healthcare providers to listen to our concerns and help us through difficult times. We should be able to trust that our doctors will listen to us and treat us with empathy and respect. Unfortunately,...
Medical Malpractice
How does telemedicine impact malpractice liability?
Telemedicine makes healthcare more convenient, but it also brings new legal risks. As more doctors provide care through video calls or messaging, the question of who’s responsible when something goes wrong becomes more complicated. Virtual care still requires proper...
When can you file a medical malpractice claim?
Medical negligence is a dangerous issue with fatal consequences. Patients affected may get worse or may develop new health conditions due to the negligence of their health care providers. If you are affected by this issue, you can file a medical malpractice claim...
What not to do in your medical malpractice case
When you are harmed due to the negligence of a medical professional, you are a victim of medical malpractice. Maryland law allows you to recover compensation for injuries due to medical malpractice. To establish medical malpractice, you must prove that you were owed a...
Study says rate of diagnostic mistakes remains worryingly high
When Maryland residents seek medical attention for an illness, condition or injury, they are expecting the staff and the facility to treat them with the utmost care. This is particularly true when they need to be hospitalized. Still, given the number of stories in...
Nurse burnout and its possible impact on patient safety
The healthcare industry faces a big challenge as burnout and stress continue to affect nurses. A 2023 study found that 100,000 nurses left the industry because of stress and burnout, while more than a quarter of respondents said they plan to leave or retire within the...
How do I get treatment after medical malpractice?
Your health is the most important aspect of your life because without it, you have nothing. And, when faced with the aftermath of medical malpractice, it is crucial to know the steps for obtaining proper treatment and support, especially if you are still dealing with...
Malpractice, duty and professional standards
Most of our readers in Maryland have a general idea of what “medical malpractice” means – many would likely boil it down to a healthcare professional committing an error of some kind that ends up doing harm to a patient. However, there is a bit more to the term....
The timeline of a medical malpractice case
Being the victim of medical malpractice can cause you extreme suffering and impact the rest of your life. You may be considering a medical malpractice case but have questions about how long the process will take. As with almost any legal proceeding, medical...
Understanding medical malpractice damages caps
American health care is notoriously expensive and complicated even under the best circumstances. In cases involving medical malpractice, the costs and the complications can be extreme for both the health care providers and their patients. Some states and other...