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Medical Malpractice for Misdiagnosis or Mismanagement of Diabetes
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on June 19, 2024While patients play a critical role in managing diabetes, doctors also have a vital responsibility. They have a legal obligation to make a timely diagnosis of this severe medical condition and to properly manage the illness. When doctors do not take the proper steps to treat patients with diabetes, they could be engaging in medical […]
Read moreNerve Damage From Surgery: When to Consider a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on June 12, 2024Surgery puts you at risk for various injuries, some of which could have long-term or permanent consequences. If the surgeon severs a nerve, it could cause complete or partial paralysis, muscle atrophy and many other severe issues. Regrettably, nerve damage during surgery could be a result of medical malpractice. Surgeons may have been careless during […]
Read moreIs It Medical Malpractice if a Patient Falls at the Hospital?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on June 05, 2024When a patient falls at a hospital, sometimes the hospital can be held liable. This is usually the case if conditions at the hospital led to the patient’s fall and injury, and the hospital is found negligent for not taking appropriate measures to prevent the incident. Our Maryland medical malpractice lawyers at The Law Offices […]
Read moreHeart Attack Medical Malpractice Lawsuits: When Do Victims Have a Case?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on May 15, 2024There are hundreds of thousands of heart attacks each year. Despite how often they occur, doctors often misdiagnose heart attacks as something else. Sometimes this has fatal consequences, as patients die because they did not receive the treatment they needed in time. Below, our Maryland medical malpractice lawyers discuss when patients who had heart attacks […]
Read moreCan You File a Maryland Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Over Misdiagnosis of a Stroke?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on May 08, 2024Misdiagnosis of an illness can be life-threatening, such as when doctors misdiagnose a stroke as something else. Even if the patient survives, he or she could be left with long-term or permanent physical and/or cognitive damage. Below, our Maryland medical malpractice lawyers explain why strokes are often misdiagnosed and when victims or their loved ones […]
Read moreHow Could Medical Malpractice Cause a Spinal Cord Injury?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on April 24, 2024Many severe spinal cord injuries are caused by blunt force trauma, such as from a car crash or fall, but some may occur during medical treatment. For instance, doctors could misdiagnose an injury or make a surgical error. Sometimes these issues may rise to the level of medical malpractice. Below, our experienced attorneys discuss examples […]
Read moreCan I File a Maryland Medical Malpractice Lawsuit For Dialysis Malpractice?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on April 17, 2024Dialysis can be a lifesaving treatment for those with kidney failure, but it is risky. There are many things that could go wrong, such as doctors engaging in medical malpractice. Dialysis malpractice can result in serious injuries and even death. This blog post reviews the common types of dialysis malpractice and when victims or their […]
Read moreRadiology Medical Malpractice Lawsuits: When Can Victims Take Legal Action?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on April 10, 2024One of the first steps in treating an illness is accurately diagnosing it. This is where radiology comes in, as doctors often use medical imaging technology (X-ray, MRI, CT scan) to better understand a patient’s medical condition. Unfortunately, sometimes things go wrong with tests, such as misinterpreting results or miscommunication between the technician and the […]
Read moreMedical Malpractice in End-of-Life Care: When Can You File a Lawsuit?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on April 04, 2024One of the goals of hospice care is to help make the patient’s last days, weeks or months more comfortable. Doctors and other health care professionals at these facilities can provide strong pain medications, physical therapy and help with daily activities. Unfortunately, some patients’ last days are more difficult than they need to be because […]
Read moreMedical Malpractice in Maryland Emergency Rooms: When Can Victims File Lawsuits?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on March 27, 2024Emergency rooms are high-stress environments where doctors and other healthcare professionals must make quick decisions to provide effective treatment. In some cases, lives may hang in the balance. While doctors are human and mistakes can happen, doctors are legally obligated to provide a standard of care. If that does not happen and a patient suffers […]
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