Medical MalpracticeBaltimore, Maryland and Washington D.C.Medical Malpractice Attorney As technology in the medical field becomes more advanced and medical procedures become increasingly more complicated, so too do medical malpractice lawsuits. Law Office of Bradley D. Schwartz has a wealth of knowledge and experience handling medical malpractice cases throughout the Baltimore, Maryland and Washington D.C. area. We have earned a reputation for tenaciously pursuing medical malpractice claims against nursing homes, hospitals, and doctors. In addition to medical malpractice cases involving serious injury, we have significant experience handling wrongful death cases that result from medical malpractice. If you (or a family member of your family) have suffered a serious injury as a result of a nursing home, hospital, or doctors medical malpractice, please contact the Law Office of Bradley D. Schwartz. Our Baltimore, Maryland and Washington D.C. medical malpractice injury lawyers are committed to assuring you receive the compensation necessary for you and your family to move on with their lives.
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Medical Malpractice - An OverviewMedical 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. Understanding Informed ConsentIn many situations where medical care or treatment is provided to an individual, medical professionals are required to obtain the patient's "informed consent." Although the specific definition of informed consent may vary from state to state, it means essentially that a physician (or other medical provider) must tell a patient all of the potential benefits, risks, and alternatives involved in any surgical procedure, medical procedure, or other course of treatment, and must obtain the patient's written consent to proceed. Responsible Parties in Medical Malpractice ActionsMedical malpractice is not limited to medical doctors. It applies also to nurses, dentists, osteopaths, health care facilities, and others providing health care services, such as nursing homes. Prescription Medications: Things You Should KnowWhile prescription medications have enabled us to overcome or cure illnesses that were often fatal only decades ago, prescription medications can also be confusing, dangerous, and expensive. The following contains information on how to read prescriptions, how to take them, and how to respect them. Res Ipsa LoquiturEstablishing wrongdoing on the part of a health care provider is often difficult. It requires the hiring of experts, in the same field as the health care professional being charged with misconduct, who must testify as to what the defendant should have done under applicable professional standards. Since medical organizations generally discourage those in the medical professions from testifying against one another, it is difficult to find experts who have the integrity to come forward and testify as to misconduct by one of their peers. In addition, many insurance companies providing coverage to health care providers require that they not testify against other providers who are insured by the same company. Medical Malpractice Resource Links
American Medical Association
CDC Health Topic
Division of Quality Assurance
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Call us nowor use the form below.Frequently Asked Questions about Medical MalpracticeQ: What is medical malpractice? A: Medical malpractice is negligence committed by a professional health care provider, such as a doctor, nurse, dentist, technician, hospital or hospital worker, whose treatment of a patient departs from a standard of care met by those with similar training and experience, resulting in harm to a patient or patients. Q: Does someone who is not satisfied with the results of his or her surgery have a malpractice case? A: In general, there are no guarantees of medical results, and unexpected or unsuccessful results do not necessarily mean negligence occurred. To succeed in a medical malpractice case, a plaintiff has to show an injury or damages that resulted from the doctor's deviation from the standard of care applicable to the procedure. Q: What should I do if a think I have a medical malpractice claim? A: You should talk to a lawyer who specializes in such cases, as soon as possible. Tell the attorney exactly what happened, from your first visit to the doctor or other health care provider, through your last contact with him or her. If possible, obtain your medical records and bring them to your first meeting with the attorney. There are time limits governing how long someone may bring a medical malpractice claim, so time is of the essence. |
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