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Do 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 moreWhat Happens in a Deposition For an Auto Accident Claim?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on January 06, 2023One of the reasons crash victims hesitate to contact an attorney is because they think an attorney will need to file a lawsuit. The thought of answering questions in a courtroom makes many people anxious. However, crash victims may also need to answer questions in a deposition before the trial begins. A deposition provides an […]
Read moreFault for a Collision That Occurs During a U-Turn
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on December 28, 2022A U-turn is a traffic maneuver that can be incredibly dangerous, even when the driver making the maneuver is being cautious. Unfortunately, drivers are often not careful when they make U-turns. Drivers who are nearby may also fail to exercise caution, increasing the risk of a collision that could cause injuries. Below, we discuss liability […]
Read moreWhat to Know About Building a Case Against a Drowsy Driver
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on December 21, 2022Many people are too fatigued to drive, particularly in the early morning and nighttime hours. Unfortunately, fatigue and lack of sleep do not stop many people from getting behind the wheel to go to work or school, pick up their children, or run an errand. Sadly, fatigued driving often results in dangerous collisions. Even if […]
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 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. Can I sue for failure to diagnose or […]
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