Has your child recently been diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)? Do you have suspicions that your healthcare provider’s medical negligence contributed to your child’s illness? Or maybe your child was diagnosed with RSV after attending daycare, and you believe… Read More
Archive for the ‘Medical Malpractice’ Category
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Maryland Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations
If you are considering filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in Maryland, it is good to understand what the laws and regulations are. For example, Maryland laws impose a deadline (called a statute of limitations) on when you can bring a… Read More
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Can You Sue a Hospital for MRSA Infections?
Many patients do not know the risk that comes with a hospital stay, and many do not realize they need a medical malpractice lawyer. Infections occur so frequently in hospitals, and it is time that we start to worry about… Read More
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Medical Malpractice: Contributory Negligence
Medical malpractice cases are known to be some of the most complex and challenging to prove. These cases require filing more documents than other personal injury claims, and plaintiffs must provide testimony regarding the standard of care from credible experts…. Read More
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Medical Malpractice: Facts and Statistics
Most people are shocked when medical malpractice happens to them or someone they know. We expect the healthcare providers we trust with our lives and safety will always take every action to ensure they do no harm. Unfortunately, the reality… Read More
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Nursing Home Negligence: Ignoring a Stroke
On occasion, nursing home staff are neglectful towards patients and residents. This can lead to the caregivers ignoring a stroke, resulting in serious consequences. Elderly family members are often admitted to nursing homes because they are recovering from a stroke…. Read More
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What is Pain and Suffering in a Medical Malpractice Case?
Like many people, you probably have heard the term “pain and suffering” and know that courts frequently award this type of compensation in personal injury and other kinds of lawsuits. However, you may wonder how this compensation relates to medical… Read More
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Maryland Medical Malpractice Laws
What are Maryland’s Medical Malpractice Laws? If you are considering filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in Maryland, it is good to understand what the laws and regulations are. For example, Maryland laws impose a deadline (called a statute of limitations)… Read More
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Consequences Of Medical Negligence
When someone seeks out the care of a doctor, nurse, hospice provider, or other medical professional, they expect to be treated fairly, competently, and effectively. Unfortunately, medical negligence occurs with alarming frequency and impacts many aspects of people’s lives. The… Read More
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Common Forms Of Negligence in Nursing
Oftentimes, we associate medical malpractice and negligence with our doctors. However, sometimes the fault is not on the doctor but on the nurse instead. The nurse has specific duties, and failure to do those correctly can lead the nurse to… Read More