Families entrust skilled nursing facilities with the care of their most vulnerable loved ones, relying on staff to prevent complications like bedsores that can quickly become life-threatening. When that trust is broken, the results can be devastating. A recent decision from a Maryland court demonstrates that in malpractice cases against…
When patients turn to hospitals for treatment, they expect to leave healthier, not with new complications. For military retirees and others receiving care at federal facilities, the consequences of medical negligence can be devastating, and the path to justice is not always straightforward. A recent ruling from a Maryland court…
Even when people are incarcerated, they remain entitled to timely and adequate medical treatment. Delays in providing essential care, such as physical therapy after surgery, can lead to lasting harm. A recent decision by a Maryland court illustrates the distinction between medical negligence claims under Maryland law and constitutional claims…
When a patient undergoes emergency surgery, every moment of post-operative care matters. Hospitals and physicians are expected to act swiftly if complications arise, particularly when symptoms suggest neurological injury. Delays in diagnosis and treatment can result in permanent impairment, yet as a recent medical malpractice ruling makes clear, strong medical…
When patients enter an emergency room, they expect prompt evaluation and stabilization, regardless of insurance status, background, or appearance. Federal law, through the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), protects that expectation by requiring hospitals to provide appropriate medical screening and stabilization. Yet as a recent Maryland case demonstrates, proving…
When grieving families question the accuracy of a medical examiner’s conclusions, the stakes are deeply personal. Yet turning those concerns into a viable lawsuit is fraught with procedural hurdles, particularly when the defendant is a state agency. A recent Maryland decision illustrates how the doctrine of sovereign immunity and strict…
When a loved one seeks emergency care, families trust that medical professionals will act quickly and competently to prevent harm. Yet when that trust is broken, the consequences can be devastating. Medical negligence claims against federal healthcare providers present an additional layer of complexity, as both federal law and state…
In medical malpractice lawsuits involving reproductive care and genetic testing, plaintiffs must plead their claims with particularity. If they fail to articulate what standard of care applies and how a provider’s conduct violated it, the courts may dismiss the case at the pleading stage. This was demonstrated in a recent…
In Maryland, plaintiffs pursuing claims of medical malpractice must clearly allege a breach of the applicable standard of care along with facts supporting causation. If a complaint lacks this foundation, courts will dismiss the claim before discovery even begins. A recent decision issued by a Maryland court illustrates how a…
Medical malpractice plaintiffs in Maryland must meet strict evidentiary and procedural requirements to prevail at trial. One of the most critical requirements is the presentation of expert testimony to establish the standard of care, a breach of that standard, and causation. If the expert does not testify at trial and…