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Could Nurses Face Liability for an Injury Caused by Medical Malpractice?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice 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 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 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 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 […]
Read moreWhat Could Your Loss of Earning Capacity be Worth in an Injury Claim?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury September 27, 2022Personal injuries can affect many aspects of your life. Many times, an injury can prevent you from working for a few days, weeks or months. However, there are times when your ability to work will never be the same as it was before the injury. Some people are no longer able to work at all. […]
Read moreHow Long do Maryland Medical Malpractice Cases Take to Resolve?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice 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. There are various reasons why these cases take so long to reach […]
Read moreWhen Can Hospitals be Held Liable for Medical Malpractice?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice 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. These other parties may be held vicariously liable for the doctor or […]
Read moreCan You Recover Compensation for an Injury After Signing a Liability Waiver?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury September 08, 2022Many of us have signed a liability waiver at one time or another. For example, membership contracts for gyms/fitness centers often include liability waivers. Tickets to concerts and sporting events may have liability waivers written on the back. If you go skydiving, bungee jumping or zip lining you will probably be asked to sign a […]
Read moreThe Importance of Your Credibility During a Personal Injury Claim
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury August 31, 2022There are many factors that affect your ability to recover compensation for damages from a personal injury. For example, the strength of the evidence your attorney collects while investigating your claim. Your credibility is another important factor, especially if your case goes to trial and ends up in the hands of a jury. However, your […]
Read moreWhat Should You Do if the Other Driver Lies to the Insurance Company About the Crash?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents August 29, 2022Many people try to avoid responsibility for their actions, like drivers who cause others to get injured in car crashes. At-fault drivers may lie about what happened to attempt to avoid financial responsibility and an increase in their insurance premium. When this happens, victims are understandably angry because the at-fault driver is making the process […]
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