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...
Medical Malpractice
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...
Six causes of medical malpractice
Although medical professional receives years of training and education before being allowed to practice on patients, these skilled providers still make mistakes that put innocent individuals like you at risk of harm. And the ramifications of medical malpractice...
Concern grows over death and disability from diagnostic mistakes
When people in Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC and across the nation seek medical help for an illness, condition or injury, they are functioning under the reasonable expectation that they will get an accurate diagnosis and be treated appropriately. However, medical...
Statistics show medical malpractice happens frequently
No type of medical malpractice is ever acceptable. Those in Washington and the surrounding communities in Maryland and Northern Virginia sacrifice a lot to get quality medical care for themselves and their loved ones. They have every right to expect that their...
What are some signs of nursing home abuse?
Putting your family member or loved one in a nursing home is a tough decision, but there may come a time when they need 24-hour care and there are no other alternatives available. However, it is natural to have concerns that they get the care they need and are treated...