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Many 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 moreEven 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 moreMid-January saw some treacherous road conditions across the Maryland, Viriginia and Washington DC areas. Winter weather conditions can be so dangerous that some drivers may think they can blame a crash on these conditions. Below, the experienced Maryland auto accident lawyers at The Law Offices of Peter T. Nicholl discuss liability for crashes during this […]
Read moreVocal 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 moreMany drivers relax when they are on the familiar roads near their homes. It is only natural to feel there is much less risk of a collision when you have used these streets many times before. Unfortunately, research contradicts this widely held belief. Drivers may be more reckless when they are closer to home. In […]
Read moreAs 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 moreMany car crash victims miss at least a few days of work while they are recovering from their injuries. Victims with more severe injuries may miss much more than that. You may also have to take time away from your job to go to the doctor, such as for follow-up appointments for physical therapy to […]
Read moreMost 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 moreSome car crash victims call a lawyer right after the accident. Others may wait a few days or weeks to contact a lawyer. Unfortunately, there are also some crash victims who wait until the insurance company denies their claim. It is possible to wait too long to call a lawyer after being involved in a […]
Read morePatients 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 […]
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