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Experienced Attorneys Serving Injured People And Their Families In And Around Resources: Medical MalpracticeMedication errors result in more than 7,000 deaths each year in hospitals alone, and tens of thousands more in outpatient facilities; fully half of adverse reactions to medicines are the result of medical errors. 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. Medical Malpractice - An Overview 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. Understanding Informed Consent In 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 Actions Medical 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 Know While 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. Medical Malpractice Resource Links American Medical Association CDC Health Topic Division of Quality Assurance DrugIntel The Food And Drug Law Institute Medication Errors: Frequently Asked Questions National Patient Safety Foundation U.S. Consumer Gateway Resources Legal Business and Finance Government General News and Media Search Engines |
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