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What You Should Know About Cerebral Palsy Malpractice Lawsuits
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on July 13, 2023Cerebral palsy is a permanent medical condition that severely impairs mobility. Victims may also have significant intellectual disabilities. While there are various causes of this illness, sometimes doctors are the ones who are at fault. They may have committed medical malpractice during your child’s birth, such as by failing to take proper action when something […]
Read moreWhat You Need to Know About Anesthesia Malpractice in Maryland
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on June 13, 2023Each year, doctors use anesthesia for millions of surgeries and medical procedures without any problems. Despite this track record for safety, catastrophic, life-altering injuries still occur. Unfortunately, many of these injuries were the result of anesthesia malpractice and they could have been prevented. Victims of anesthesia malpractice or their loved ones may be able to […]
Read moreCan I File a Maryland Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Over a Doctor’s Failure to Refer?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on May 04, 2023One doctor’s failure to refer a patient to another healthcare provider for evaluation and treatment could have devastating consequences. The patient’s condition could worsen and become more difficult to treat. The treatment options that remain could be more dangerous and put the patient at risk for debilitating side effects. Table of Contents What is a […]
Read moreCan I File a Medical Malpractice Claim After Being the Victim of a Never Event?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on March 29, 2023Doctors and hospitals make plenty of mistakes. Some are not a big deal and can even be reversed. However, some mistakes have life-changing or even fatal outcomes. These mistakes are so egregious they never should have happened. For example, administering medication that induces an allergic reaction, even though doctors know about the patient’s allergy to […]
Read moreWhat is the Standard of Care in a Maryland Medical Malpractice Case?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on March 15, 2023Sometimes medical professionals make mistakes. As a result, their patients suffer injuries. While these patients may want to seek compensation for damages, they may not all have valid cases. Mistakes during treatment are not enough to prove medical malpractice occurred. Your lawyer must prove the medical professionals who treated you failed to perform up to […]
Read moreCan You File a Medical Malpractice Claim For Misdiagnosis of Cancer?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on February 22, 2023If you or a loved one are a victim of delayed cancer diagnosis, you may be able to file a Maryland medical malpractice lawsuit. Table of Contents What is Delayed Diagnosis of Cancer? What Are the Benefits of Catching Cancer Early? What Types of Cancer Are More Likely to Have a Delayed Diagnosis? What Symptoms […]
Read moreHow Much Time Do You Have to File a Medical Malpractice Case in Maryland?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on February 14, 2023There is a limited amount of time to seek compensation for damages caused by medical malpractice. State law sets a statute of limitations for these cases, and once the deadline passes, you lose the right to seek compensation for your damages. Below, we discuss the medical malpractice statute of limitations in Maryland, including the discovery […]
Read moreHow do Medical Malpractice Settlement Negotiations Work in Maryland?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on January 31, 2023Most medical malpractice claims are not resolved before a lawsuit is filed. However, even though a lawsuit gets filed, most of the time the case is resolved through a settlement. This means settlement negotiations often determine how much compensation victims are going to receive. Below, we discuss settlement negotiations in Maryland medical malpractice cases in […]
Read moreCan I File a Medical Malpractice Claim if I Signed a Waiver of Liability Before Surgery?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on January 20, 2023You have probably signed a waiver of liability before. For example, you may have signed such a document before going jet skiing or joining a gym/fitness center. You may have even signed a waiver before undergoing surgery at a hospital or outpatient facility. These documents say that the person signing gives up their right to […]
Read moreDo You Have a Valid Medical Malpractice Claim For a Medication Error?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on January 13, 2023Medical professionals have many tools at their disposal, but one of their most important tools is medication. Medications are used during surgical procedures, such as anesthesia used to numb the area doctors are operating on. Primary care physicians and specialists often prescribe medication for management of chronic medical conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. […]
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