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Can You File a Maryland Medical Malpractice Claim for Vocal Cord Paralysis?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on January 19, 2024Vocal 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 moreCan You File a Maryland Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Over Complications From Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on January 05, 2024As 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 moreWhat 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 Maryland Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Over a Doctor’s Failure to Refer?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on May 04, 2023One doctor’s failure to refer a patient to another healthcare provider for evaluation and treatment could have devastating consequences. The patient’s condition could worsen and become more difficult to treat. The treatment options that remain could be more dangerous and put the patient at risk for debilitating side effects. Table of Contents What is a […]
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