Posts Tagged ‘Medical Malpractice Lawyers Baltimore Maryland’

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…

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…

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…

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…

(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…

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,…

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…

Claims filed secondary to medication product liability fall under one of three different categories. Clients file claims when personal injury results secondary to manufacturing defects found in pharmaceutical medications; manufactured medications produce life threatening side effects; or individuals provide inaccurate information concerning medications. Defective Manufactured Medications This type of claim typically revolves around injuries individuals suffer…

When pharmacists or pharmacy assistants dispense medications filled or prepared improperly, consumers experience serious consequences. A report published by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies states that medication errors rank among the most frequent medical mistakes. These mistakes affect approximately 1.5 million people annually. Hospitals incur billions of dollars in expenses from admitting…