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When 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. If you underwent surgery and surgical errors occurred, […]
Read moreWhere Should You Go For Medical Treatment After Getting Injured in a Car Crash?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on November 30, 2022Even if you do not feel much pain or have good reason to think you are seriously injured, you should get medical treatment after a car crash. You could be in shock and the adrenaline running through your body could be masking symptoms of an injury. If you wait to seek treatment, your injuries could […]
Read moreWhat Injured Victims Need to Know About Their Duty to Mitigate Damages
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on November 23, 2022When you seek compensation after suffering an injury in a car accident, the insurance company will want to know about your medical treatment. For example, they will want to know how soon after the accident you sought treatment and if you have continued your treatment. If you did not seek treatment soon after the crash, […]
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. Unfortunately, diagnosing some health problems can be a […]
Read moreWhat Should You Do First? Call a Lawyer or the Insurance Company?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on November 04, 2022Many vehicle crash victims talk to an insurance company before talking to a lawyer. While these victims may still recover compensation for their damages, their conversation with the insurance company could hurt the strength of their case. That is why it is generally best to talk to a lawyer before talking to the insurance company. […]
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 if a Car Crash Aggravates a Preexisting Injury? Can You Still File a Claim?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on October 21, 2022Auto accidents are physically traumatic events that put drivers and passengers at risk for serious injuries. Any preexisting injuries, such as to the neck, back or the brain, could be aggravated during the crash and get worse. The insurance company may tell you they will not provide compensation for a preexisting injury because they are […]
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 moreCan the Car Insurance Company Appeal the Jury’s Award of Compensation?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on October 06, 2022If your car accident case goes to trial and is left in the hands of a jury, there is a good chance the jury is going to award significant compensation to the victim. Attorneys are unlikely to take cases to court unless they think there is a good chance that they can secure a verdict […]
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