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Pediatric Medical Malpractice Lawsuits: When Do I Have the Right to File a Case in Maryland?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on July 11, 2024Parents are often overprotective of their children, so when a child’s doctor provides substandard care, his or her parents may automatically assume it is medical malpractice. However, pediatric malpractice is much more complicated than that. Below, our Baltimore medical malpractice lawyers explain pediatric malpractice lawsuits in Maryland, how it occurs, when substandard care rises to […]
Read moreMedical Malpractice Claims Involving Wrong-Site Surgery
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on July 03, 2024There are various forms of medical malpractice, but one of the most egregious may be wrong-site surgery. It seems almost unexplainable that doctors could do so much preparation only to operate on the wrong part of your body. Is wrong-site surgery considered medical malpractice? Yes. Wrong-site surgery is generally considered medical malpractice because it is […]
Read moreMedical Malpractice for Misdiagnosis or Mismanagement of Diabetes
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on June 19, 2024While patients play a critical role in managing diabetes, doctors also have a vital responsibility. They have a legal obligation to make a timely diagnosis of this severe medical condition and to properly manage the illness. When doctors do not take the proper steps to treat patients with diabetes, they could be engaging in medical […]
Read moreNerve Damage From Surgery: When to Consider a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on June 12, 2024Surgery puts you at risk for various injuries, some of which could have long-term or permanent consequences. If the surgeon severs a nerve, it could cause complete or partial paralysis, muscle atrophy and many other severe issues. Regrettably, nerve damage during surgery could be a result of medical malpractice. Surgeons may have been careless during […]
Read moreIs It Medical Malpractice if a Patient Falls at the Hospital?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on June 05, 2024When a patient falls at a hospital, sometimes the hospital can be held liable. This is usually the case if conditions at the hospital led to the patient’s fall and injury, and the hospital is found negligent for not taking appropriate measures to prevent the incident. On This Page Why Do Some Patients Fall at […]
Read moreHeart Attack Medical Malpractice Lawsuits: When Do Victims Have a Case?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on May 15, 2024There are hundreds of thousands of heart attacks each year. Despite how often they occur, doctors often misdiagnose heart attacks as something else. Sometimes this has fatal consequences, as patients die because they did not receive the treatment they needed in time. Can a misdiagnosed heart attack be considered medical malpractice? Yes, a misdiagnosed heart […]
Read moreCan You File a Maryland Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Over Misdiagnosis of a Stroke?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on May 08, 2024Misdiagnosis of an illness can be life-threatening, such as when doctors misdiagnose a stroke as something else. Even if the patient survives, he or she could be left with long-term or permanent physical and/or cognitive damage. When does a stroke misdiagnosis become medical malpractice? A stroke misdiagnosis becomes medical malpractice when a healthcare provider fails […]
Read moreHow Could Medical Malpractice Cause a Spinal Cord Injury?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on April 24, 2024Many severe spinal cord injuries are caused by blunt force trauma, such as from a car crash or fall, but some may occur during medical treatment. For instance, doctors could misdiagnose an injury or make a surgical error. Sometimes these issues may rise to the level of medical malpractice. Can a spinal cord injury be […]
Read moreCan I File a Maryland Medical Malpractice Lawsuit For Dialysis Malpractice?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on April 17, 2024Dialysis can be a lifesaving treatment for those with kidney failure, but it is risky. There are many things that could go wrong, such as doctors engaging in medical malpractice. Dialysis malpractice can result in serious injuries and even death. Can dialysis complications be considered medical malpractice? Yes, dialysis complications may be considered medical malpractice […]
Read moreRadiology Medical Malpractice Lawsuits: When Can Victims Take Legal Action?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on April 10, 2024One of the first steps in treating an illness is accurately diagnosing it. This is where radiology comes in, as doctors often use medical imaging technology (X-ray, MRI, CT scan) to better understand a patient’s medical condition. Can radiology errors be considered medical malpractice? Yes. Radiology errors may be considered medical malpractice if a healthcare […]
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