On behalf of Lewis & Tompkins, P.C. | Jun 4, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
If a medical provider in Maryland caused an injury by failing to provide you with the proper standard of care, you may be considering a medical malpractice lawsuit. It is possible, and even likely, that you signed an arbitration agreement with your provider before you...
On behalf of Lewis & Tompkins, P.C. | Apr 3, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Millions of people rely on prescription drugs. About eight in 10 Americans, when asked as part of a survey, reported taking medication in the week prior. And an estimated one-third of adults in the U.S. are on at least five medications. Customers almost universally...
On behalf of Lewis & Tompkins, P.C. | Apr 2, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
When you arrive at the hospital for a procedure, you expect that the doctor will perform the procedure on the appropriate area of your body. Unfortunately, when it comes to medical errors, the most serious of these involve procedures to the wrong patient or body part....
On behalf of Lewis & Tompkins, P.C. | Feb 18, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
If your family has just had a child in Maryland or is about to have one, you may have some worries about the childbirth process. Childbirth can be traumatic not just for the woman giving birth, but for the baby as well. An injury sustained during the birthing process...
On behalf of Lewis & Tompkins, P.C. | Feb 9, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
When you go to the doctor, you expect that you are going to receive an accurate diagnosis and treatment. The point of seeing your doctor is to finish the treatment better off than you were before. While sometimes, it is the nature of an illness that creates a problem...
On behalf of Lewis & Tompkins, P.C. | Oct 25, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
When you go to your doctor’s appointment or check into a Maryland or Washington, D.C. hospital, you expect your physician and all the other professionals on your health care team to competently treat you. You do not expect anyone to give you substandard care that...
On behalf of Lewis & Tompkins, P.C. | Oct 14, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
As a society, we generally believe technology makes our lives easier. Technology can simplify our lives by allowing use to accomplish more in less time, reduce physical storage space, and more. While technology has its benefits, there are still downsides. Studies show...
On behalf of Lewis & Tompkins, P.C. | Sep 20, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
Augmenting breast size through implants is a common medical procedure in the United States. There are various reasons women may choose to have the surgery, and in many cases, it can have a positive impact on their lives. Unfortunately, there are also risks involved....
