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Maryland Medical Malpractice Lawyer

At some hospitals, 18-36% of patients may suffer harm from a medical mistake that causes injury or death. Injuries suffered at the hands of those who provide medical care can be the most unexpected and physically damaging. At Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz, we regularly represent clients suffering from injuries as a result of emergency room negligence, surgical mistakes, newborn delivery complications, failure to diagnose, and incorrect prescription medication. We have experience with even the most complex medical malpractice cases. We will go to work to see that the malpractice insurance company properly compensates you.

If you or your loved one sustained injuries or died as a result of medical malpractice, call us immediately. We will meet with you at your convenience for a free consultation to discuss your options.

A common question medical malpractice is ‘What exactly is medical malpractice?’ Many people think that medical malpractice is what happens when something goes wrong. This is not always the case. A bad outcome from a surgery does not mean that some type of medical malpractice has taken place. All doctors are required to provide an acceptable level of care to their patients. When that level of care has been breached and has cause injury or death to a patient – that is medical malpractice. Learn how medical impractice impacts families.

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If you or a family member has been hurt from a medical procedure you may want to speak to a Maryland medical malpractice lawyer. A medical malpractice lawyer can work with you and malpractice experts to help analyze your situation. Medical professionals can help find the answers to your questions. Did someone make a mistake? A medical investigator will thoroughly investigate your case. It may be easy to tell who is at fault with an auto accident. If a car hits you by a negligent driver it can be very straight forward who is at fault. With medical malpractice claims it can be much more difficult. Requiring an experienced malpractice attorney that specializes in these types of cases.

The medical staff and entire staff may need to be investigated. Did this type of injury happen before with another patient? Could it have been avoided? Was foul play involved? If it was a mistake, could it have been avoided?

Maryland has a statute of limitations of three years for medical malpractice cases. This means you have only three years to file a claim.  Our firm handles medical cerebral palsy malpractice cases. Cerebral palsy is a term used to describe brain injury. Typically during child birth when the new born has a lack of oxygen. In come cases the doctors do not perform certain tests or react when certain warning signs appear. Unfortunately the end result could mean a child having a life changing illness. If your child has cerebral palsy due to a doctor’s negligence you may be eligible to receive financial compensation. Financial compensation that can be used to cover the costs of treatments and therapy. Compensation that can be used to increase the quality of life for the family and child involved

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When illness or injury forces you to see a physician or go to the hospital, you can generally be assured that the doctor's years of experience and training will result in excellent treatment of your ailment. But in truth, physicians are only human and as such, errors are always possible. Medical malpractice occurs when a negligent act or omission by a doctor or other medical professional results in damage or harm to a patient.

Negligence by a medical professional could include an error in a diagnosis, treatment, or illness management. If such negligence results in injury to a patient, a case could arise against the doctor if his or her actions deviated from generally accepted standards of practice; against the hospital for improper care, such as problems with medications, sanitation or nursing care; or against local, state or federal agencies that operate hospital facilities.

Medical malpractice laws are designed to protect patients' rights to pursue compensation if they are injured as the result of negligence. However, malpractice suits are often complex and costly to win. While theoretically, you can seek compensation for any injury caused by negligence, regardless of its seriousness, time and money make it unrealistic to sue for an injury that is minor or resolves quickly. Therefore, if you believe you have a medical malpractice claim, it is important to consult with an attorney who can help you determine whether your claim is worth pursuing.

Medical malpractice is an unfortunate occurrence in this country, but it happens more than it should. Patients go to the doctor fully entrusting their lives to the medical professional and therefore; there is very little to no room for error on the part of the medical professional. Medical malpractice cases are not simple cases to bring to court, and that is why this type of case is handled by highly specialized lawyers who take only malpractice cases, such as, the lawyers in this firm. Many who are reading this article may be victims of medical malpractice and may be wondering what to do about it. If you suspect that you or a family member have been victimized by the hand of a medical care-taker, and then read further to find out how you can get some legal guidance for your specific situation.
First of all, consulting and asking many questions in the initial consultation with a lawyer is essential. Then, constant and honest communication between the lawyer and the client is the key element for this type of case to be successful. Finally, it is necessary to understand the general types of malpractice, to see if one’s personal situation falls in one of three categories. Medical malpractice occurs in three major forms, which are: negligence, lack of informed consent, and/or breach of contract or warrant.

Negligence is the most common type of medical malpractice case that goes to court. Basically it means that the professional neglected to treat the patient and his/her neglect has resulted in injury or death. Moreover; negligence can be ascribed to the professional’s conduct if he/she has prescribed an incorrect medication or medical device for the patient. Going a long with this notion, if the doctor fails to communicate the necessary information regarding a medication, device or procedure, this would constitute a lack of informed consent. Lack of informed written consent takes away the patients human right to understand what could happen to his/her person, so the patient would not be able to make an intelligent decision to whether or not he/she will participate in the treatment. Then, the last type of malpractice is the breach of contract or warrant. This one is highly connected to misdiagnosis or a wrong diagnosis. The breach of contract occurs when the medical personnel prescribes a treatment that does not provide the results that was promised. If you feel like you have been victimized by a medical practitioner, do not hesitate to contact our firm with any questions.

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