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If You Suffered Medical Malpractice at a Hospital, Do You Sue the Hospital or the Doctor?
If you’ve been the victim of medical malpractice in Baltimore, you have the right to file a malpractice lawsuit to try to receive compensation for your injury. Unlike car injuries or accidents on a business’s property, medical cases don’t always have a clear target for a lawsuit. You might consider suing the doctor that caused…
Did Your Doctor Fail to Explain the Risks of a Procedure? You May Be the Victim of Malpractice
Medical malpractice is an unfortunately common occurrence in Baltimore. Doctors have seen malpractice insurance rates rise in response to the increasing number of malpractice claims in the state of Maryland. However, evidence suggests that many of these cases are due to undisciplined doctors who haven’t had their licenses revoked. As a result, it’s very possible…
How Do I Know If My Child’s Birth Injuries Were Avoidable?
Welcoming a new baby into the world is typically a joyous occasion. However, a trauma that results in a birth injury can have detrimental effects on a child’s life-long health and wellbeing. No family deserves to navigate the effects of a birth injury, especially if it was preventable. Here, the medical malpractice attorneys with Peter…
Can I Sue Someone if I am Injured in Their Swimming Pool?
While swimming pools are a great way to beat the heat, they can be extremely dangerous. Drowning is one of the leading causes of death each year and remains the leading cause of death for children. While children are at a higher risk, anyone can drown. The CDC reports that 3,960 fatal unintentional drownings occur…
Can I Still Sue for Malpractice If I Didn’t Follow the Doctor’s Instructions?
You were treated by a doctor and something didn’t feel right, so you chose not to follow his or her instructions. Afterward, your condition worsened or did not improve. How will you know if you have grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit? Working with a malpractice lawyer in Baltimore can help you leverage the details…
What to Know About Pediatric Malpractice
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…
Can You Sue for Pain and Suffering in Maryland?
When you file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Baltimore, MD, your compensation will generally consist of economic damages associated with the medical treatments you needed to recover from your medical negligence injury. However, you may also be entitled to pain and suffering damages. Learn more about pain and suffering compensation before you contact malpractice lawyers….
Personal Injury Claims Regarding Car Accidents With Pedestrians
According to the latest report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), there were approximately 6,721 pedestrians involved in fatal motor vehicle-related accidents in 2020. This was a 4.8% increase in the fatality rate from 2019. Data from the GHSA suggests that pedestrian deaths have risen nearly 46% over the past decade, a disproportionate increase…
What Is the Cap on Medical Malpractice in Maryland?
People who file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Baltimore, Maryland may be curious about the damage cap on any compensation they receive. A damage cap is the maximum limit of compensation that can be paid for your injuries, specifically, your pain and suffering, after you are injured as a result of medical malpractice. Learn more…
What Types of Birth Injury Can Be Caused by Malpractice?
If your child suffered an injury before, during, or after birth, you might be entitled to compensation. Birth injuries caused by malpractice are a serious legal issue and have lifelong effects, from developmental delays to costly medical bills. A Baltimore birth injury lawyer can help you prove negligence and get justice for your child. What…