Medical malpractice is a type of professional negligence that occurs when a medical professional fails to provide treatment within the accepted standard of care, which, in Maryland, must be established through expert testimony. Medical malpractice claims arise in a variety of contexts, and virtually any type of medical treatment could result in legal action. That said, certain […]
Category Archives: Medical Malpractice
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Jul
Jul
Many people who suffer adverse health effects or effects on their ability to see after having had LASIK surgery seek legal recompense. Though getting it seems casual in a way – the outpatient procedure only takes 10-15 minutes for each eye – LASIK surgery can be a risky procedure and requires extreme care on the […]
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Mar
Mar
What is medical malpractice? Any situation in which professional negligence or fraudulent behavior by a health care professional harms a patient – physically, emotionally, or financially – constitutes medical malpractice. (I will include a link to the DCMD Medical Malpractice page here) It’s not just doctors who can be hit with malpractice suits: all licensed […]
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Feb
Feb
Our children are most precious to us. Their safety is our primary concern because they cannot look out for themselves and we expect that product manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies also hold child safety as a primary concern, but this does not always seem to be the case. As reported by ABC News, the pharmaceutical company that […]
