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What 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 […]
Read moreWhat 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 Medical Malpractice Claim Because of a Doctor’s Failure to Refer?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on May 04, 2023Doctors have a legal obligation to provide care that meets accepted medical standards. This might include referring patients to another doctor who specializes in certain medicines. Failing to refer a patient to another doctor could result in a serious injury, which is why it may be possible to file a medical malpractice lawsuit based on […]
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 […]
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