The birth of a child, whether your first or your fifth, should be a moment for celebration and rejoicing. Although childbirth has become somewhat routine, between six and eight infants out of every thousand born will experience a birth injury. It may surprise you to learn that the United States has the worst maternal mortality ratio in the industrialized world.…
Cosmetic surgeries may be some of the most personal surgical procedures. Oftentimes, you are entrusting a team of doctors to help create a physical appearance that can greatly impact the way you feel about yourself. However, when the procedure does not deliver the desired results, patients can be left with long-lasting medical complications and additional medical bills to reverse the…
Have you ever wondered how the medicines you use end up on the shelf of a drug store? Pharmaceuticals go through a long and complex process to be deemed safe by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before they can be prescribed or purchased over-the-counter. Unfortunately, unsafe pharmaceutical products have made it through the testing process and are released into…
When we place our loved ones in a nursing home or long-term care facility, we are entrusting those establishments to care for and love them. While many facilities provide loving care to their residents, some do not. Many nursing home patients tragically suffer from neglect or abuse each year in such facilities. It is important to understand the signs of…
Experiencing an injury or medical error at the hands of a surgeon can be incredibly frustrating, stressful, and scary. If you are a victim of a surgical error, you may be overwhelmed with your circumstances and unsure of your next steps. However, talking to an experienced surgical error lawyer is an effective way to understand your options and learn if…
When you contact your doctor about a medical condition you’re struggling with, you trust that they will do their best to help you. While most physicians would never harm their patients on purpose, mistakes can happen, and they can sometimes have grave consequences for the patient in question. If your doctor has failed to diagnose you properly, you should contact…
Seeking out treatment is always associated with a risk because procedures can go wrong, doctors and nurses can make a mistake, and a medication can have adverse effects. If you are suffering as a result of the negligence of a medical professional in the Baltimore area, you can file a medical lawsuit in order to gain the compensation you need…
When being treated by a medical professional, we trust that they will do a good job; but unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Sometimes, doctors and nurses make mistakes and patients are harmed as a result. In such a situation, you can file for compensation due to medical malpractice. Because it’s a very complex and varied field, though, you’ll need…
When you’re under the care of a physician or a medical facility, it’s reasonable to expect that you will receive care in compliance with a certain standard of care. However, when deviations from that standard occur and you are harmed during the course of medical treatment, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, pain, disabilities, and other damages.…
Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals are tasked with protecting our lives and wellbeing. Although the vast majority of them always do their best, careless mistakes can happen, either due to negligence or issues with understaffing. If a medical professional doesn’t use all possible resources to uphold an appropriate standard of care, you can file a malpractice lawsuit in Baltimore…