Category Archives: Medical Malpractice
Examining the Standard of Care for Medical Malpractice Cases
A medical malpractice case is a type of personal injury claim. Essentially, medical malpractice can happen whenever a doctor of similar healthcare professional commits an error. If that error results in harm or injury to a patient, then the patient may be able to sue for medical malpractice. An essential component of any medical… Read More »
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in Maryland
The following blog entry will provide an in-depth look at a specific area of medical malpractice in Maryland — nursing home abuse and neglect. When a person enters a nursing home or other long-term care facility in Maryland, certain rights and duties come into play. Recognizing that residents of nursing homes and similar facilities… Read More »
Longstanding Medical Malpractice by Imposter Doctor at Maryland Hospital
A 25-year stretch of medical malpractice came to a close after federal authorities revealed that a Maryland doctor used a false identity to secure board certification and other credentials. More than 100 patients have banded together to file a class-action lawsuit, alleging negligent oversight by the Maryland hospital who employed the imposter for five… Read More »
Exploring the Limits on Damages for Medical Malpractice in Maryland
Medical malpractice is a subsection of personal injury law that allows patients to recover compensation for negligent actions in the healthcare context. It is vital to note that the patient must suffer harm or injury to be eligible for medical malpractice claims. Simple errors that do not injure or otherwise harm the patient fall… Read More »
The Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice Claims in Maryland
When a doctor or other health professional commits an error that results in harm, the victimized patient may be able to seek compensation by filing a medical malpractice claim. As medical malpractice is basically a claim of negligence, it is not a one-size-fits-all process. The individual characteristics of each victim’s case make a big… Read More »
Medical Malpractice Leads to $1 Million Award for Maryland Cancer Patient
After her doctor neglected to disclose potential tumors, a late-stage cancer patient from Maryland received a $1 million award in her medical malpractice case, as reported by Outpatient Surgery Magazine. During a 2011 exam, a gynecologist discovered tumors in the patient’s uterus. The gynecologist sent samples along to a pathologist for review. After examining… Read More »
General Assembly Ponders Changes to Maryland Medical Malpractice
The General Assembly of Maryland is considering legislation that would adjust state laws concerning medical malpractice, as reported by The Baltimore Sun. The proposed legislation would enable doctors to admit to and apologize for mistakes immediately, without worrying about their statements resurfacing in a medical malpractice lawsuit. The hope is that doctors and hospitals… Read More »
Does Defensive Medicine Impact the Cost of Healthcare?
By: Paul Giancola Healthcare in the United States costs at least two to three times as much as healthcare in other developed countries. One of the reasons usually given is defensive medicine – doctors who order unnecessary tests and procedures due to fear of being sued. Some also argue that such treatments unnecessarily drive… Read More »
Study: Victims of Mistakes in Hospitals Not Reporting Errors
12/11/2014 Source: Eagle-Tribune (North Andover, MA) Dec. 11–Twenty years ago, one mistake at a renowned Boston hospital cost a Boston Globe reporter her life and permanently damaged the heart of a North Andover teacher. Today, nearly one in four Massachusetts residents still believe they or someone close to them has been affected by a… Read More »
