Articles Posted in Medical Malpractice

The birth of a new baby is one of the most exciting times in a parent’s life. He or she is likely filled with hope and anticipation for the future. Unfortunately, in a few cases in Maryland, things do not go as planned, forcing parents to cope with an altered plan for the future. If…

The marvels of modern medicine are truly astounding. People are starting to live longer lives thanks, in part, to medical intervention. However, some people in Maryland are all too aware of the potential for human error causing serious health issues in the medical profession. One out-of-state family, for example, recently filed a medical malpractice lawsuit,…

Whenever a violent storms hits, Maryland residents might wonder if they will lose power. In a circumstance such as this, people are generally fairly understanding when electricity is lost. However, people might be less understanding if the outage came in the middle of an invasive medical procedure, and as a result of the facility’s failure…

Every winter, thousands of people flock to their doctor’s office with the dreaded winter cold. Many of these people complain of a sore throat and get tested for strep throat. While the test for the bacteria that causes this illness is uncomfortable, many people in Maryland do not realize the true hazard of leaving such…

Most everyone in Maryland who goes undergoes surgery does so knowing that there are certain complications that may naturally occur as a result. However, the vast majority of people have confidence that their surgeons will do everything possible to ensure their safety and future wellbeing. One out-of-state woman, however, claims that medical malpractice during a…

Many parents-to-be anxiously await the birth of their baby. Maryland parents who have experienced a complication-free pregnancy expect that their child will be born happy and healthy. Unfortunately, medical malpractice can result in a serious birth injury. One family claims that the decision made during the birth of their son caused his cerebral palsy. The…

The vast majority of medical personnel in Maryland are well-trained professionals who strive to ensure their patients receive the best possible care. Unfortunately, a single misstep can have serious consequences for a patient. One hospital in another state now faces several medical malpractice suits as a result of serious injury, or death, caused by a…

When a person is injured in Maryland, they can likely expect a certain line of treatment. For example, a person with a broken leg may have a cast and crutches. A person who breaks their ankle would not expect that such an injury would lead to the loss of their leg. Unfortunately in a recent…

When a college student from Maryland elsewhere finally completes his or her studies and is awarded a degree, the world is an exciting place. In May 2013, one young woman from another state had just been awarded her medical degree when she began experiencing painful symptoms. She went to the same hospital that she was…

Everyone who has undergone a medical procedure, even a procedure that is relatively minor, typically must sign certain disclosures about risks. While medical professionals make it clear that there is almost always the potential for unintended consequences, few people in Maryland expect that a routine procedure could lead to death. Unfortunately, the death of a…