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Can I File a Medical Malpractice Claim if I Signed a Waiver of Liability Before Surgery?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on January 20, 2023You have probably signed a waiver of liability before. For example, you may have signed such a document before going jet skiing or joining a gym/fitness center. You may have even signed a waiver before undergoing surgery at a hospital or outpatient facility. Can you sue for medical malpractice after signing a liability waiver? Yes, […]
Read moreDo You Have a Valid Medical Malpractice Claim For a Medication Error?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on January 13, 2023Medical professionals have many tools at their disposal, but one of their most important tools is medication. Medications are used during surgical procedures, such as anesthesia used to numb the area doctors are operating on. Primary care physicians and specialists often prescribe medication for management of chronic medical conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. […]
Read moreCan You Seek Medical Malpractice Compensation for a Lack of Informed Consent?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on December 14, 2022Under Maryland law, doctors are required to give patients informed consent about the risks of treatment before providing treatment. If doctors do not provide informed consent, and the patient suffers damages because of the treatment provided, there may be grounds for a medical malpractice case. Can a doctor be liable for not obtaining informed consent […]
Read moreWhen Might Surgical Errors Rise to the Level of Medical Malpractice?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on December 08, 2022Surgery is always risky, even if doctors say it is a minor procedure. There are many things that could go wrong and cause you to suffer serious injuries. There are also times when surgeons or others in the operating room are negligent and engage in medical malpractice. When do surgical errors qualify as medical malpractice? […]
Read moreWhat You Need to Know About Claims for Hospital-Acquired Infections
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on November 18, 2022One of the dangers of surgery or other invasive procedures is infection. If an infection is not caught early, there is a risk of sepsis, septic shock or even death. Even if doctors catch it in time to slow it down and stop it, infections can complicate your recovery and lead to more pain and […]
Read moreCan Doctors Be Held Liable for Failure to Diagnose or Misdiagnosis?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on November 11, 2022One of the most important things a doctor does for his or her patients is to diagnose their injuries or medical conditions. Once a condition is diagnosed, treatment can begin and hopefully the patient can begin to recover or at least be on the path to recovery. Can I sue for failure to diagnose or […]
Read moreCould Nurses Face Liability for an Injury Caused by Medical Malpractice?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on October 28, 2022When people hear about medical malpractice cases, they often think about doctors being careless or failing to provide appropriate treatment. While doctors are involved in their fair share of medical malpractice cases, nurses can also commit malpractice and cause serious injuries. Nurses handle so many things before patients see doctors and they keep an eye […]
Read moreWhat You Should Know About Medical Expert Testimony in a Maryland Medical Malpractice Case
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on October 13, 2022Medical malpractice cases are some of the most complex personal injury cases, for a variety of reasons. For example, injury attorneys often recover compensation for car crash victims without needing expert witness testimony. However, Maryland requires expert medical testimony in medical malpractice cases. There are also specific qualifications for medical expert witnesses – if a […]
Read moreHow Long do Maryland Medical Malpractice Cases Take to Resolve?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on September 21, 2022There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as every case is unique. However, medical malpractice cases often take a year or more to reach a resolution. Some estimates say these cases can take between 18 and 24 months to reach a resolution. How long does a medical malpractice case take to resolve? Medical malpractice […]
Read moreWhen Can Hospitals be Held Liable for Medical Malpractice?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on September 14, 2022Many medical malpractice claims are focused on doctors who caused an injury through their own negligence. However, there may be other parties that bear liability for the victim’s damages, including the doctor’s employer and/or the medical facility where the victim suffered an injury. Can a hospital be held liable for a doctor’s medical malpractice? Yes. […]
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