If you or someone close to you has been harmed by a medical mistake, we can help. At Arfaa Law Group, our Baltimore medical malpractice attorneys can zealously advocate for you in virtually all types of medical malpractice claims, including spinal epidural abscess cases. We understand that these mistakes can result…
In traditional Maryland medical malpractice cases, the plaintiff is required to show proximate cause. This involves showing that the medical professional’s actions more likely than not caused the patient’s harm. The loss of chance doctrine is a legal principle that allows a plaintiff to obtain damages from a defendant for a…
In Hannon v. Mercy Med. Ctr., Inc., the plaintiffs, surviving sons of the deceased, filed a medical malpractice claim on their own behalf and on behalf of their father’s estate, alleging that the doctor and hospital that treated the deceased failed to adhere to the standard of care required of…
In non-emergency situations, medical professionals are required to obtain a mentally competent patient’s “informed consent” for a particular course of treatment. The idea of informed consent is to give patients a meaningful opportunity to be informed about their own health care decisions. If you or someone you know did not have…
Unfortunately, medical malpractice claims are more common than you may think both in Maryland and throughout the United States. If you or someone close to you has been injured due to the negligence of a medical professional, it is important to seek the help and guidance of a Baltimore medical malpractice…
We place a high level of trust in our health care providers, and in return we expect a high level of care and professionalism. If you or someone close to you has been harmed due to the mistake or negligence of a health care provider, it is imperative to contact…
When we turn to health care professionals for help with our medical conditions, we expect to be in good hands. We trust that we will receive reliable care. Unfortunately, medical errors are extremely common in Maryland and throughout the country. If you or someone you know has been harmed due to…
Unfortunately, instances of medical malpractice are common. If you or someone close to you has been the victim of medical malpractice, it is important to speak to a qualified Baltimore attorney who can analyze the facts of your case. Last month, we highlighted a study by Johns Hopkins researchers that…
When you have been the victim of medical malpractice, it can be hard to know what to do next. Dealing with the harm is hard enough, and we know the last thing you want to think about is filing a lawsuit. At Arfaa Law Group, our compassionate Baltimore medical malpractice…
A Montgomery County jury awarded $44.1 million to a Bethesda couple who alleged that their Rockville, Maryland fertility physician did not properly screen the surrogate mother who carried their baby. After the surrogate became pregnant, the couple learned that she had a history of complications she did not disclose to the…