Maryland law allows people harmed by medical errors to seek compensation, but in order to demonstrate fault, they usually must offer expert testimony. However, in cases where the court deems expert testimony to lack a sound scientific basis, it may preclude such testimony from impacting the verdict. Recently, a court…
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…
Victims hurt by negligent medical treatment will often pursue claims against their providers. While they may be able to seek damages via other claims as well, they must offer facts sufficient to support such causes of action; otherwise, they will be dismissed. This was illustrated in a recent ruling in…
Medical malpractice can cause grave injuries that not only cause physical and emotional pain but also significant financial losses. Victims of medical malpractice can often recover damages for their harm via civil lawsuits, but the amount recoverable depends, in part, on the type of compensation granted and statutory damages caps.…
Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for the negligence of healthcare providers to harm patients. People who suffer such injuries may be able to pursue medical malpractice claims against the parties responsible for their damages and in some instances, may be able to pursue other claims as well. Regardless of the…
It is not uncommon for people to receive medical care from federally funded facilities. If the treatment rendered at such facilities hurts rather than helps patients, they may be able to pursue medical malpractice claims. Claims against the federal government can be complicated, however, as people pursuing such claims must…
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…