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One 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. Unfortunately, sometimes things go wrong with tests, such as misinterpreting results or miscommunication between the technician and the […]
Read moreOne 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. Unfortunately, some patients’ last days are more difficult than they need to be because […]
Read moreEmergency 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 moreDid your arm, leg, torso or another body part get crushed in a car crash? If so, you need to go to the hospital without delay. Crush injuries need immediate treatment to help prevent dangerous complications that could result in cardiac arrest or organ failure. After doctors stabilize your injuries, consider reaching out to an […]
Read moreMany 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. If you suffered an injury […]
Read moreEven 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. If you think your injuries could have been avoided, doctors or others involved in your procedure may have engaged in […]
Read moreHip 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 moreMid-January saw some treacherous road conditions across the Maryland, Viriginia and Washington DC areas. Winter weather conditions can be so dangerous that some drivers may think they can blame a crash on these conditions. Below, the experienced Maryland auto accident lawyers at The Law Offices of Peter T. Nicholl discuss liability for crashes during this […]
Read moreVocal 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 moreMany drivers relax when they are on the familiar roads near their homes. It is only natural to feel there is much less risk of a collision when you have used these streets many times before. Unfortunately, research contradicts this widely held belief. Drivers may be more reckless when they are closer to home. In […]
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