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
Posts Tagged ‘medical negligence’
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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
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Recognizing the Signs of an Undiagnosed Birth Injury
Some birth injuries may be evident in the delivery room, such as cuts, swelling, breathing problems, and seizures. However, there are many situations where the mother or baby may experience symptoms days or months after delivery. Because these signs are… Read More
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When is Failure to Diagnose Considered Malpractice?
Most people visit the doctor to discover the cause of their illness. Unfortunately, many times patients are misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all. As a result, the patient’s untreated condition can worsen and become long-term, leading to death. If you… Read More
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Can Poor Staffing Lead to Medical Malpractice?
Not enough staff on hand is a common problem across many industries. For example, getting your server’s attention to order your meal or finding an employee to help you in a retail store may take forever. However, when there are… Read More
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How Medical Malpractice Causes Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries are devastating and life-changing for both patients and their families. Struggling with the physical and emotional aftermath of such an injury is challenging enough—but knowing the negligence of a medical professional caused it can make the situation… Read More
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4 Elements of a Successful Medical Malpractice Claim
If you have suffered an injury due to the negligence of a medical professional, you may have the right to file a medical malpractice claim. However, you must prove several elements of a medical malpractice claim to file a claim… Read More
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What to Know About Medication Errors
People depend on their medications to treat or manage their illnesses and health conditions, but what happens when something goes wrong? Medication errors happen when a mistake is made in prescribing, dispensing, or giving medications, and they injure thousands of… Read More
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Birth Injuries: The Risks of a Delayed C-Section
C-Sections are becoming increasingly common in delivery rooms thorough the United States. About 25% of infants are born through a caesarian section (C-Section). However, while this technique is widespread, medical errors and general negligence still pose an extreme danger to… Read More