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Medical malpractice claims arise in one of two ways: A medical professional’s overt act–such as performing the incorrect surgery, or  A failure to act–such as neglecting to recognize and treat a disease. Importantly, a medical professional’s error alone does not guarantee a successful medical malpractice claim. In a “failure to act” claim, the court will look at the medical professional’s omission and determine…

Caring for a Special Needs ChildCall 410-825-5287 for a free medical malpractice consultation Raising a child is expensive, but a raising special needs child comes with its own set of challenges and financial burdens. Many of these children require intensive therapy to help them achieve milestones that other children will naturally reach on their own.…

Birth Injuries: Medical Mistakes or Acts of Nature?Call 410-825-5287 for a free medical malpractice consultation One of the most difficult things to do is to determine whether the doctor made a mistake or if the birth defect is nothing more than an act of nature. Family members will want answers so that any responsible party…

Gestational Diabetes and Birth RisksCall 410-825-5287 for a free medical malpractice consultation Women with gestational diabetes tend to have larger babies. In addition to being bigger overall, they also typically have larger organs, including the liver, heart and adrenal glands. Immediately after birth, they may have periods of low blood sugar and require close monitoring…

Medical Malpractice – Rights of the FamilyCall 410-825-5287 for a free medical malpractice consultation If parents believe that their child is the victim of medical malpractice or negligence, then they can bring a lawsuit on behalf of the newborn baby. However, the family also has rights and may be entitled to recover damages based on…

Cephalohematoma is a cranial injury that may take place during a forceps assisted birth or vacuum extraction. Blood hemorrhages between the brain and the skull, so the child must be closely observed. In some cases, the condition will resolve on its own. In other cases, it can result in permanent disability.Klumpky’s Palsy is a form…

Delivery Room Mistakes in Maryland HospitalsCall 410-825-5287 for a free medical malpractice consultation Medical staff never know what to expect in the delivery room. There is often a great deal of waiting for labor to progress and the mother to give birth naturally. Unfortunately, there are also emergency situations where the nurses and doctors on…

Monitoring the Mother’s Condition & PreeclampsiaCall 410-825-5287 for a free medical malpractice consultation Preeclampsia is a dangerous medical condition unique to pregnancy. Doctors diagnose the condition through a combination of high blood pressure readings and proteins detected in the urine. It occurs most commonly after the 20th week of pregnancy. Also known as toxemia, it…

Oxygen Deprivation in a HospitalCall 410-825-5287 for a free medical malpractice consultation The human body requires a certain level of oxygen to survive. When oxygen levels fall too low, there is a risk of brain damage. Infants who are deprived of oxygen immediately before, during or after birth can develop serious birth defects. These complications…