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Medical Malpractice in End-of-Life Care: When Can You File a Lawsuit?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on April 04, 2024One of the goals of hospice care is to help make the patient’s last days, weeks or months more comfortable. Doctors and other health care professionals at these facilities can provide strong pain medications, physical therapy and help with daily activities. Can hospice or end-of-life care still involve medical malpractice? Yes, hospice or end-of-life care […]
Read moreMedical Malpractice in Baltimore Emergency Rooms: When Can Victims File Lawsuits?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on March 27, 2024Emergency rooms are high-stress environments where doctors and other healthcare professionals must make quick decisions to provide effective treatment. In some cases, lives may hang in the balance. While doctors are human and mistakes can happen, doctors are legally obligated to provide a standard of care. If that does not happen and a patient suffers […]
Read moreCan I File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit if I Was Injured By a Prescription Error?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on March 14, 2024Many 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. When does a prescription error […]
Read moreCan I File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit For Injuries During a Colonoscopy?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on March 08, 2024Even 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. Can injuries during a colonoscopy be considered medical malpractice? Yes. Injuries during a colonoscopy may be considered medical malpractice if […]
Read moreFiling a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Over Hip Replacement Surgery
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on February 28, 2024Hip replacement surgery can be life-changing for people with hip injuries or arthritis, helping to relieve pain and stiffness and improve mobility. The problem is that the procedure is invasive and carries a risk of severe complications, such as infections, blood clots, fractures and osteolysis. Sometimes these complications are a result of medical malpractice, which […]
Read moreCan 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. On This Page Defining Vocal Cord Paralysis? What […]
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. Can you sue for complications after gastric bypass surgery? Yes. Patients can pursue a […]
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. Is arbitration required in Maryland medical malpractice cases? Yes. In Maryland, most medical malpractice claims must first be filed […]
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 […]
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