When people seek emergency medical care following traumatic events, they rightfully expect competent, compassionate, and timely treatment. When care falls short of these expectations, the consequences can be severe, and it may constitute grounds for pursuing medical malpractice claims. It can be challenging to demonstrate liability in claims against healthcare…
Courts are generally reluctant to allow appeals of partial judgments while a case is still pending unless there is a compelling justification for doing so. A recent opinion issued in a Maryland medical malpractice case demonstrates the high bar litigants must meet to demonstrate that they should be permitted to…
When patients arrive at urgent care facilities with symptoms of serious medical distress, prompt and competent treatment is essential to prevent further harm. If they do not receive timely care, the consequences can be devastating, as demonstrated in a recent Maryland case. If you have suffered an injury due to…
Advances in reproductive technology not only allow people who have trouble conceiving to become parents but also allow people to take the steps necessary to avoid passing on genetic disorders. If a reproductive endocrinologist errs when providing medical services, they can be held accountable for any harm they cause, but…
In Maryland, incarcerated individuals who receive substandard medical care may have legal recourse against healthcare providers under state medical malpractice laws. However, such cases often involve complex procedural hurdles, including compliance with the state’s medical malpractice filing requirements and statutory limitations. A recent decision from a Maryland court highlights these…
Medical malpractice claims against government entities, such as the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), are often difficult to establish due to strict legal requirements under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). This was highlighted by a recent decision out of Maryland in which the court ultimately upheld a finding that…
In Maryland, people seeking treatment from a healthcare provider have the right to expect competent care, even if incarcerated. If they subsequently receive substandard care, and suffer harm as a result, they may be able to pursue claims against the parties responsible for their harm, but establishing liability can be…
In Maryland, informed consent and medical malpractice are distinct claims that carry different burdens of proof. As such, whether a healthcare provider obtained a patient’s informed consent is generally irrelevant to a medical malpractice claim. There are few exceptions, though, as discussed in a recent Maryland medical negligence case in…
Maryland law sets stringent requirements for proving causation in birth injury cases, including standards governing the admissibility of expert testimony. In cases where expert opinions are deemed unreliable or lack a sound basis, courts may exclude such testimony, thereby precluding claims from proceeding. A recent Maryland case involving a birth…
Victims hurt by negligent medical treatment will often pursue claims against their providers. While they may be able to seek damages via other claims as well, they must offer facts sufficient to support such causes of action; otherwise, they will be dismissed. This was illustrated in a recent ruling in…