Medical Malpractice

Medical Malpractice Lawyers & Attorneys Baltimore, Maryland (MD)

The medical malpractice attorneys at Weltchek Mallahan & Weltchek have over 40 years of combined experience in handling such cases. These medical malpractice lawyers will handle your case with the dedication and care it deserves. Medical malpractice claims make up the majority of cases handled by the Firm.

When a doctor or other health care provider's conduct falls below the standard of care causing an injury or death, medical malpractice, otherwise referred to as medical negligence, has occurred. Medical malpractice/medical negligence can occur not only from the acts of a medical practitioner, but also by their failure to act in a medically appropriate manner. A jury finding of liability for medical malpractice/medical negligence may entitle the Plaintiff to both economic (i.e. past and future medical expenses, lost wages, etc.) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of companionship, loss of society, etc.). If Weltchek Mallahan & Weltchek pursues your case a medical malpractice attorney at our firm will develop the case with an eye towards maximizing your recoverable damages.

Some examples of medical malpractice/medical negligence cases include:

• Misdiagnosis, or failure to diagnose a disease or medical condition
• (i.e. cancer, blood disorders, psychological disorder, etc.)
• Failure to provide appropriate medical treatment
• (i.e. performing a surgery improperly, not providing appropriate medication, introduction of infection into site of a wound, improper delivery of a baby, etc.)
• Delay in treating a diagnosed medical condition
• (i.e. failing to recognize symptoms of a heart attack, failing to recognize signs and symptoms of stroke, failing to recognize signs of infection, etc.)

Some examples of the type of injuries medical malpractice/medical negligence cases may lead to include:

• Birth Injury or Cerebral Palsy
• Deadly Infections/ Sepsis
• Strokes
• Heart Attack
• Brain Injury
• Coma
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Paralysis, Paraplegia or Quadriplegia
• Amputation
• Late Cancer Diagnosis
• Disfigurement
• Bladder and Bowel Punctures
• Nerve and Artery Injury
• Death

This page is designed to provide you with basic information regarding what may constitute a medical malpractice/medical negligence case. If you feel that you may have been the victim of medical malpractice/medical negligence, please call a Weltchek Mallahan & Weltchek, where a medical malpractice lawyer will assist you with further information specifically related to your case.

Weltchek Mallahan & Weltchek's office is located in Baltimore, but the Firm handles cases throughout the State of Maryland and beyond.

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