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Can I File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit if I Was Injured By a Prescription Error?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on March 14, 2024Many medical problems are treated with medications. However, while medicine can have many benefits, there is also potential for dangerous side effects, especially when there is a prescription error. There are supposed to be safeguards to prevent prescription errors, but sometimes medical professionals skip steps and patients suffer the consequences. If you suffered an injury […]
Read moreCan I File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit For Injuries During a Colonoscopy?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on March 08, 2024Even though colonoscopies are a common medical procedure, injuries can and do occur. While procedures like colonoscopies carry a risk of injury, sometimes the injury is caused by failing to uphold a standard of care. If you think your injuries could have been avoided, doctors or others involved in your procedure may have engaged in […]
Read moreFiling a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Over Hip Replacement Surgery
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on February 28, 2024Hip replacement surgery can be life-changing for people with hip injuries or arthritis, helping to relieve pain and stiffness and improve mobility. The problem is that the procedure is invasive and carries a risk of severe complications, such as infections, blood clots, fractures and osteolysis. Sometimes these complications are a result of medical malpractice, which […]
Read moreCan You File a Maryland Medical Malpractice Claim for Vocal Cord Paralysis?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on January 19, 2024Vocal cord paralysis takes away a victim’s ability to speak, which has devastating consequences for their personal and professional lives. While this injury can have various causes, sometimes it results from medical malpractice. For example, medical malpractice during certain types of surgeries could paralyze the vocal cords. If you are dealing with vocal cord paralysis […]
Read moreCan You File a Maryland Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Over Complications From Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on January 05, 2024As America’s obesity epidemic continues to worsen, more people are opting for gastric bypass surgery, also known as bariatric surgery. These patients are often unable to lose weight using other treatments, and remaining obese is extremely dangerous for their long-term health. While gastric bypass surgery helps people lose a lot of weight quickly, the procedure […]
Read moreWhat Injured Victims Should Know About Medical Malpractice Arbitration in Maryland
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on December 07, 2023Most Maryland medical malpractice cases are resolved by a jury in a courtroom, but some are resolved via alternative dispute resolution. One type of alternative dispute resolution that is common in medical malpractice cases is arbitration. While there may be some advantages to medical malpractice arbitration, there are also significant disadvantages. At The Law Offices […]
Read moreMedical Malpractice in Telemedicine: Can Victims Take Legal Action?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on November 16, 2023Patients have been able to use telemedicine for more than 20 years, but it has surged in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic. While telehealth/telemedicine offers many benefits for those who need medical care, including cheaper cost and convenience, there are also risks. For example, doctors might misdiagnose an illness, which could have serious or even […]
Read moreA Doctor Failed to Monitor My Loved One. Can I File a Maryland Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on November 09, 2023Doctors and other health care providers have many responsibilities beyond diagnosing and treating patients, including monitoring patients who are receiving treatment. When health care providers fail to monitor patients, the results can be catastrophic or even fatal. Patients who were injured because of a failure to monitor may be able to file a Maryland medical […]
Read moreWhen Could Failure To Resuscitate Be Considered Medical Malpractice?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on September 14, 2023Doctors provide care for a wide variety of medical issues, but the most important thing they do is provide life-saving treatment. For example, sometimes they need to resuscitate patients who have gone into cardiac arrest or are suffering from some other life-threatening emergency. The problem is doctors sometimes fail to resuscitate patients. This could be […]
Read moreCan I Sue For Medical Malpractice in Post-Operative Care in Maryland?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on August 18, 2023Surgery carries many risks, some of which are still present during post-operative care. For example, without proper care, patients could develop life-threatening infections or excessive bleeding. Sometimes these complications develop because of a failure to monitor patients or do an appropriate intervention when patients display certain symptoms. In these situations, the victim may have grounds […]
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