Articles Posted in Medical Malpractice

The relationship between a doctor and patient can be idiosyncratic. The law attempts to define a professional standard of care through prevailing industry standards. Experts may attempt to articulate that standard by testifying to recommended treatment options. Deviations might be characterized as medical negligence, perhaps giving rise to a medical malpractice lawsuit in the event…

When time is of the essence, a misdiagnosis can cause great injury to a patient. Yet the failure to properly diagnose early signs of disease can be equally damaging. Preventative screenings for cancer or other diseases are meant to keep us healthy. When doctors fail to identify disease, the untreated condition may progress to a…

Robotic assistance is supposed to make surgeries safer. However, if something were to go wrong, who would be liable? Could the doctor overseeing the procedure be sued for medical malpractice on account of a robotic malfunction? These are the questions that were recently put before a court of law. The case involved a patient who…

In a recent post we talked about the complexity of evidence in medical malpractice lawsuits. Unfortunately, experts are often required to translate such medical jargon into layperson’s terms. The opposing party will likely offer their own expert witness in an attempt to offer an alternative explanation for the patient’s injury. Small wonder, then, that juries…

Consumers may take comfort in recognizable brand names or chains. That rationale may also apply in the context of health care providers. Yet with familiarity comes an expectation of consistent performance. Unfortunately, a lawsuit against ManorCare, a nursing home chain, suggests that patient expectations were not met. In fact, the allegations include negligent care that…

A medical diagnosis can sometimes involve both diagnostic testing and a doctor’s personal analysis. Said another way, some diagnoses may require the artful craftsmanship of a doctor to narrow down multiple, alternative possibilities raised by testing alone. Yet technology must be used properly. A recent article about electronic medical records, or EMRs, provides a case…

A doctor’s duty of care begins the moment that a patient consults with a doctor for a diagnosis. A doctor must review a patient’s medical history and perform diagnostic tests and/or examinations to correctly assess the patient’s ailment. Unfortunately, the failure to correctly or timely diagnose a condition can lead to serious patient injury. Indeed,…

Millions of patients in Maryland and across the country seek medical treatment each year. These patients likely have faith that their medical care providers are well-trained, careful professionals who will do everything in their power to diagnose and treat their ailments. Unfortunately, mistakes happen, and these mistakes have the potential of causing significant damage. If…

Thousands of people choose to go on cruises each year, but, despite their positive aspects, some people in Maryland worry about what might happen if they are injured or become ill while at sea. Fortunately, many cruise companies now have onboard urgent care centers staffed with doctors and nurses. Another fortunate development is a recent…

It is necessary for people in Maryland to undergo surgery for a variety of reasons. While patients are likely aware that there is some degree of risk in any surgery, they are hopeful that all things go as planned and that their condition is improved. They most likely do not expect that a surgery will…