Posts Tagged ‘Maryland’
Medical Malpractice in delivery room
In this modern era, most babies are born safely and in good health. However, others are born with debilitating birth defects that will leave them dependent on others for the rest of their lives. Birth injuries like cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy and various malformations can make it difficult, if not impossible, for those children to…
Read MoreBirth defects resulting from the delivery room
Birth Defects Resulting from the Delivery RoomCall 410-825-5287 for a free medical malpractice consultation Some birth defects are the result of nature and cannot be avoided, but others are the result delivery room errors. If the environment is not clean enough for the baby is not care for properly after birth, then the risk of…
Read MoreCommon Medical Malpractice cases
Common Medical Malpractice CasesCall 410-825-5287 for a free medical malpractice consultation Doctors and other medical professionals consistently rank amongst the most trusted professionals in the United States. They’re so trusted, in fact, that most people actually put their lives and well being into these professionals’ hands. Unfortunately, negligent medical personnel can prove that this trust…
Read MoreFour Surprises about Medical Malpractice
Four Surprises about Medical MalpracticeCall 410-825-5287 for a free medical malpractice consultation It’s scary to think about, but one of the most common problems in the healthcare world is medical malpractice. Nearly 80% of medical care glitches are caused by human error, and there is far too little being done to control and stop this…
Read MoreMaryland Doctors trying to dodge Malpractice
It’s not often that mass overhauls of the medical malpractice insurance industry take place, but some legislators in Maryland are trying to do just that. The bill, which was recently introduced into both of the General Assembly chambers, would create what is known as a birth injury fund. Florida, New York, and Virginia already have…
Read MoreHow a Physicians Mistake Might Constitute Malpractice
There aren’t many professionals out there trusted more than those involved in the medical field. Unfortunately, negligent doctors sometimes make it seem as if this trust is misplaced. Luckily, a patient who has suffered medical malpractice is often eligible to receive compensation, but in some cases, these laws can get awfully murky. In fact, a…
Read MoreBirth Injury Malpractice – Wrongful Birth
Birth Injury Malpractice: Wrongful BirthCall 410-825-5287 for a free medical malpractice consultation There are few experiences so rewarding as becoming the parent of a happy, healthy baby. However, that joy can quickly turn to grief when parents learn that their child was born with a significant birth defect or genetic disorder. Often, these conditions are…
Read MorePunctual Cesarean Section Malpractice Attorney in Maryland
(Not Executing a Cesarean at All or in a Timely Manner) During labor, quick thinking on the part of doctors can be the difference between life and death. Every member of the labor and delivery team must act judiciously to protect the lives of both mother and baby. In some cases, a cesarean is the…
Read MoreWhat is Fetal Monitoring in regards to Medical Malpractice
There are many indications that an infant may be in fetal distress. When a doctor fails to perform critical medical procedures that will preserve a baby’s health and mobility, the doctor may be negligent. Birth injuries often result in life-long impairment that may require extensive medical treatment. When a doctor’s negligence causes a newborn’s injury,…
Read MoreJourney of a Medical Malpractice Claim
The Lawsuit Participants Maryland medical malpractice claims are filed by an attorney on behalf of the patient, who is known as the plaintiff. In some instances, the plaintiff is a legally authorized person, such as the patient’s parent or guardian, acting for the patient.If the patient has died, the plaintiff is the administrator or executor…
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