Before contacting a lawyer about a possible medical malpractice case, it is important to understand how these types of cases are evaluated by attorneys. Some cases are more intricate than others, however the following series of events [...]
According to researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine, medical errors are now the third leading cause of death in the United States. Every year, over 250,000 people die due to preventable medical errors, with only heart disease [...]
Medical malpractice involves the willful negligence of a healthcare provider that results in serious implications for the health of the individual under the provider’s care. Medical malpractice laws in Maryland are severe if a patient can prove [...]
You’ve probably heard of medical malpractice before, but might be unsure of what this area of the law covers. Whether you just want to be prepared or you think you may be a victim, keep reading for [...]
The Doctors Company, an insurer owned by physicians, completed a study of 429 cardiology claims for damages. It was the goal of the study to further educate cardiologists on what might constitute risky patient handling, and how [...]
Nursing homes are promising patients an immense array of luxuries, from “decadent hot baths” any time of day to having a fully equipped gym complete with a parked car to practice getting in and out of. Yet [...]
Personal injury cases can cover a wide variety of different topics, including slips and falls, dog bites, medical malpractice and car accidents. If you have been injured due to someone else’s careless or purposeful actions, then you [...]
On November 21, 2014, the Maryland Appellate Court issued a decision that will extend medical malpractice immunity to situations when a health care provider chooses not to admit a patient involuntarily. As reported by PRWeb.com, the Maryland [...]
In certain situations, having legal representation is in your best interest. Some claims involve complex legal rules and theories that are best handled by an experienced and knowledgeable attorney. In situations where insurance companies are involved, having [...]
People tend to think of themselves as rational thinking organisms. Humans have survived the evolutionary lottery because we have learned to avoid things that can actually snuff us out; cliffs that drop off suddenly, boiling lava fields [...]
Doctor Y.K. Ramaiah of Baltimore was arrested and is now out on bail for charges of sexual offenses and assault. Doctor Y.K. Ramaiah had a general physician's office located at 447 North Kenwood Avenue in east [...]
As recently as last year, mainstream publications were reporting that deaths due to medical errors were around 100,000 per year. While this is a terrifying number, especially for anyone considering major medical treatment, it is false. All [...]
No, we’re not in court yet. It's your deposition, but it’s every bit as important. We’ve answered the interrogatories. (See Ugh. Interrogatories.) Now they want to ask you questions in person, under oath. That's what a deposition is. How does it [...]
