Children, just like all patients, deserve high-quality care. When a pediatric patient is injured as a result of a medical professional’s actions, it is important that parents understand what avenues are available for seeking justice and compensation. Here, the Baltimore medical malpractice attorneys at Peter Angelos Law discuss what pediatric malpractice is and how to pursue a lawsuit against a…
Expecting a baby is often a time of joy for many. However, the added medical needs of an expecting mother can come with challenges. Poor medical care and doctors’ negligence can negatively impact women and babies before or during childbirth, with harmful and potentially fatal consequences. If you, your child, or a loved one were a victim of birth-related medical…
The advancement of the pharmaceutical industry and the increase in available medications have helped countless people heal their ailments and mitigate their pain, and the right medications have the power to change lives. However, when an individual is prescribed or consumes the wrong medication, the effects can be detrimental. According to a report from the Institute of Medicine of the…
In the aftermath of a wrongful death case, the loved ones of the deceased are grieving and may be faced with serious financial burdens from funeral expenses and potentially lost income. However, families don’t need to feel helpless, as seeking compensation for wrongful death can help to bring the victim justice and provide financial support to those left in the…
When you’ve experienced a negative outcome to your medical treatment, you might face both financial and health-related consequences. Depending on the situation and what caused the issue, you could hire a Baltimore medical malpractice attorney and claim compensation. However, you must prove that you had a doctor-patient relationship, that the professional violated their duty of care, and that you are…
When a patient receives medical care, certain standards must be met to ensure patients get prompt and proper medical advice, treatments, and procedures. If there is a deviation from these standards, then a patient may be facing issues like medical negligence or malpractice. Learn more about how medical negligence lawyers can help with your case and get you the compensation…
When you go to your doctor with concerns about your health, you trust that they are going to be able to correctly diagnose your injury or condition. However, if your doctor or other medical professional fails to provide a proper diagnosis, you could potentially suffer long-term damage as a result. Here, the Baltimore medical malpractice attorneys at Peter Angelos Law…
Most visits to an emergency room are unplanned—patients are often arriving with serious conditions and entrusting the team of doctors and nurses there to help save their lives. However, when mistakes occur, patients can be seriously harmed or injured. Here, the team of Baltimore medical malpractice attorneys at Peter Angelos Law provides insight into the most common emergency room errors…
Whether you see a doctor for the first time or need to undergo a new treatment or procedure, your signature will be required on a number of different forms. This paperwork will likely include lengthy consent forms that describe the treatment itself, its success rates, and any potential risks. Many Baltimore residents believe they have no chance of suing for…
Medical malpractice can occur for a myriad of reasons. However, a worsening condition or a procedure gone wrong does not always equate to a legitimate medical malpractice claim. Here, the Baltimore medical malpractice attorneys with Peter Angelos Law further explain what does– and doesn’t– constitute as a medical malpractice claim. What Does Qualify as Medical Malpractice? Medical malpractice occurs when…