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....
Medical Malpractice
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...
How does a medical malpractice lawsuit work?
Being a victim of medical malpractice can take a tremendous toll on many areas of your life, with some consequences being permanent. Perhaps you are left with injuries that cause you great pain and suffering, or you are unable to work. You may know that you have the...
Medical malpractice claim requirements
Doctors are morally and legally obligated to adhere to the accepted standard of care when treating patients. When a doctor breaches the duty of care owed to a patient and as a result, causes them harm, the doctor may be liable for medical malpractice. Medical...
Nursing home injuries
Consignment to a nursing home is sometimes the only alternative for managing illness and disability in a person’s later years. The objective is that there’ll be round-the-clock attentive care and support. It often works out that way, but problems can arise....