Under Maryland law, people harmed by negligent medical care can pursue damages via medical malpractice claims. They must comply with the statutory requirements, though, including filing a certificate of a qualified expert, and if they fail to do so, their claims may be dismissed. In a recent ruling, a Maryland…
It is not uncommon for members of the United States military to seek medical care while they are serving. Sadly, such care does not always live up to expectations, and in some instances, lapses in medical judgment cause grave, and sometimes fatal, harm. Healthcare providers in the military who negligently…
When people visit the emergency department of a hospital, they anticipate that they will receive an accurate diagnosis and timely and appropriate treatment. Sadly, though, it is not uncommon for emergency room physicians to overlook things like fractures, which usually results in exacerbation of the injury and other complications. When…
People who seek medical care have the right to receive timely and suitable treatment, regardless of the setting in which the care is provided. Sadly, many people housed in federal facilities fall victim to missed and delayed diagnoses, inappropriate treatment, and other acts of medical malpractice. While people harmed by…
People who pursue medical treatment are entitled to receive competent care, no matter where their treatment occurs. If the care provided is substandard, they may have grounds to pursue claims against their healthcare providers. While the location of their care does not impact the standard their treatment providers should be…
Generally, plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases must pursue claims against all parties at the same time. While they have the right to amend their complaints to add additional defendants, they must do so within a certain timeframe. There are exceptions for good cause, though, that allow for later amendments. Recently,…
People harmed by recklessly performed procedures have a right to pursue claims against the providers responsible for their harm. Under Maryland law, though, they must institute any claims within the statute of limitations. In a recent case, a Maryland court discussed the statute of limitations in medical malpractice cases, ultimately…
People with critical health concerns will often seek treatment from multiple providers. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for more than one healthcare provider to offer negligent care that ultimately harms a patient. In such instances, the injured party can pursue claims against anyone involved in the treatment that ultimately led…
While most people harmed by medical negligence will retain an attorney to pursue claims against their providers, some choose to proceed pro se. While they have the right to do so, it is likely that they will commit procedural errors that could impact their claim, as demonstrated in a recent…
Veterans will often seek medical care from federally funded veterans’ organizations. If the care they receive is negligent and subsequently causes them to suffer injuries, they may be able to pursue claims against the federal government. They must comply with any applicable procedural processes, however, or it could negatively impact…