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Mistakes happen in every occupation, but some professional mistakes can have heavier consequences than others. For example, mistakes in a medical setting can result in harm to the patient being treated, even to the point of causing life-threatening injuries, lifelong disability, or wrongful death. In the event that you need to file a medical lawsuit,…
How Long Does a Medical Negligence Lawsuit Usually Take?
Medical malpractice can result in negative health and economic consequences that can be difficult to recover from. An injury sustained in a medical facility or as a result of a medical professional’s negligence may be a reason to pursue a medical negligence lawsuit. But what can you expect from this type of lawsuit? How Long…
Preeclampsia and Obstetrical Negligence
Preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication that is characterized by high blood pressure, can be fatal to both mother and child. Here, the experienced medical malpractice attorneys at Peter Angelos Law, P.C. further explain the symptoms and risks of preeclampsia, as well as what to do if you suspect that obstetrical negligence impacted your complication. Preeclampsia Symptoms…
7 Qualities to Look for When Choosing Medical Negligence Lawyers
If you’ve been harmed due to the negligence of a medical professional, you can claim compensation for your losses, particularly if you have high medical bills or if you’ve lost your job as a result of the incident. Filing a lawsuit can help you to move on with your life and provide for your family,…
How Much Do Medical Malpractice Attorneys Usually Cost?
Have you been the victim of medical malpractice in Baltimore? It’s more common than you might think. Despite the fact that over 200,000 people a year die from medical malpractice in the United States, not to mention the hundreds of thousands of others who suffered unnecessarily, very few of these cases actually result in a…
Ask a Medical Malpractice Lawyer: How Often Does a Case Get Settled Out of Court?
A medical malpractice lawyer can help you seek financial recovery from the doctor or hospital responsible for your injury. This is pretty straightforward, but what’s more complex is knowing whether your Baltimore case will settle or go to court. Because each case is unique, yours will need to be carefully reviewed to identify which course…
Whistleblower Advocate Urges Government Agencies to Celebrate Whistleblowers
July 30th is National Whistleblower Day. This year, the National Whistleblower Center (NWC) urged organizations to educate employees on the importance of whistleblowing and the rights a whistleblower is entitled to. Here, the attorneys at Peter Angelos Law, P.C. explain the importance of whistleblowing as well as how the NWC is celebrating National Whistleblower Day. …
The Seven Most Commonly Defective Car Parts
As drivers, we trust that the complex parts and systems in our cars will function as intended to get us safely to our destinations. However, when one of these parts does not work as designed, the result can be catastrophic. A defective car part could lead to a crash, causing injury or even death. Car…
Pfizer Halts Distribution of Anti-smoking Drug After Finding Carcinogen
Overview Drug manufacturer Pfizer announced that it is pausing distribution of its anti-smoking medication, Chantix, after elevated levels of cancer-causing agents called nitrosamines were found in the pills. At this time, Pfizer has not announced which nitrosamines were found in Chantix or how they got into the pills. Currently, the FDA has not issued a…
CDC investigating TB cases linked to tainted bone repair product
The CDC is investigating an outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) in patients who have recently undergone spinal surgery that included the use of bone repair product, FiberCel. Left untreated, TB can cause an infection that impacts the respiratory system as well as potentially damaging the kidneys, spine and brain and could even lead to death. Below,…