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What is the Standard of Care in a Maryland Medical Malpractice Case?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice March 20, 2023Sometimes medical professionals make mistakes. As a result, their patients suffer injuries. While these patients may want to seek compensation for damages, they may not all have valid cases. Mistakes during treatment are not enough to prove medical malpractice occurred. Your lawyer must prove the medical professionals who treated you failed to perform up to […]
Read moreRoundabout Accidents in Maryland: Determining Which Driver Could be at Fault
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents March 08, 2023There are many reasons why roundabouts can be safer than traditional intersections. Despite the advantages roundabouts have over traditional intersections, crashes can still occur. Determining who is at fault may be difficult. Victims of roundabout accidents should consider contacting an experienced law firm to discuss legal action. Peter T. Nicholl Law Offices has been advocating […]
Read moreWhy You Need to Be Cautious About Releasing Medical Records for Your Auto Accident Claim
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents February 28, 2023Crash victims are going to need to disclose some of their medical records to prove the existence of an injury and its severity. Medical records also help to prove the victim is undergoing treatment. If you try to manage your car accident claim on your own, the car insurance company is going to try to […]
Read moreCan You File a Medical Malpractice Claim For Misdiagnosis of Cancer?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice February 22, 2023Diagnosing and treating medical conditions quickly is important for many reasons. The faster a doctor diagnoses a patient the faster treatment can begin. Quick treatment can reduce the amount of time it takes to recover. However, sometimes a quick diagnosis is a matter of life and death. For example, if you have cancer but doctors […]
Read moreHow Much Time Do You Have to File a Medical Malpractice Case in Maryland?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice February 14, 2023There is a limited amount of time to seek compensation for damages caused by medical malpractice. State law sets a statute of limitations for these cases, and once the deadline passes, you lose the right to seek compensation for your damages. Below, we discuss the medical malpractice statute of limitations in Maryland, including the discovery […]
Read moreWhat You Need to Know About Car Crash Traumatic Brain Injuries
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents February 09, 2023While brain injuries have a variety of causes, many occur in car crashes, particularly crashes in which the victim suffers a serious blow to the head. That said, those involved in a car accident could suffer a brain injury without hitting their head. Sometimes the impact can cause the head and neck to whip forward […]
Read moreHow do Medical Malpractice Settlement Negotiations Work in Maryland?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice January 31, 2023Most medical malpractice claims are not resolved before a lawsuit is filed. However, even though a lawsuit gets filed, most of the time the case is resolved through a settlement. This means settlement negotiations often determine how much compensation victims are going to receive. Below, we discuss settlement negotiations in Maryland medical malpractice cases in […]
Read moreWhy a Fender Bender Could Be Much Worse Than You First Think
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents January 27, 2023Even at slower speeds, car crashes can cause significant injuries. We often think that the injuries are not going to be that bad if the vehicles involved did not suffer significant damage. However, this is often not the case. Crash victims may even downplay the severity of vehicle damage, not realizing how easy it is […]
Read moreCan 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 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. These documents say that the person signing gives up their right to […]
Read moreDo You Have a Valid Medical Malpractice Claim For a Medication Error?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice 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. […]
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