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As a patient, you never want to hear that something went wrong with your treatment. That situation could be made even worse if you are told that your care could have been better if your doctor didn’t make a mistake. Medical malpractice allegations are very serious and...
Cerebral palsy is a common birth injury that can leave a child with lifelong impairments, particularly limitations in movement and motor skills. The condition is caused by brain damage, though the underlying causes can vary and are not fully understood in every case....
Previously, we began looking at the topic of tort reform, noting the fact that many states have passed limitations on non-economic damages. As we mentioned, Maryland has passed its own limitation on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases. As part of tort...
Medical care is expensive and the costs are continually increasing, making good insurance coverage increasingly essential for patients. Solving the problem is not an easy matter, but that isn't stopping lawmakers from trying. One of the efforts states have been...
Pregnancy is a time of hope and expectation. Women take all kinds of precautions and commit to many extraordinary efforts, from diet and exercise to taking special vitamins, to help give their unborn child the best possible start to life. Tragically, sometimes doctors...
Going into surgery is scary thought for many people, especially since it seems that each day there is another story about medical malpractice. Imagine that you are put under anesthesia and go into a deep sleep just before surgery. You wake up several hours later to...
A couple in another state claims that their infant was given a surgical procedure that he did not require. They are claiming medical negligence against the doctor, who has since admitted the mistake and apologized. With all the checks that are supposed to be performed...
It is not unreasonable for a patient to expect that, when required to endure a hospital stay, his or her room will be clean and free from any substance that may worsen his or her condition. Unfortunately, there are numerous cases, in Maryland and elsewhere, of...
There is a medical condition of which many Maryland residents may not be aware, known as sleep apnea. This is something that can affect adults and children, both males and females. This is also a medical problem that many doctors are failing to properly diagnose. As...
Surgery, whether it is considered major or minor, can be a frightening experience for anyone. Even those surgeries that are considered routine can be botched, leaving the patient or -- in the event of fatality -- their surviving family members with a lot of questions....
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