answered on Aug 10, 2018
Yes, a nursing home can be liable for malpractice and there are particular standards of care that apply to them. Nursing home negligence is a regular issue in courts around the state.
- am I able to sue if she was already terminal?
answered on Jul 13, 2018
Hi - sorry for your loss.
It would depend upon the details of the case but yes, there is a possible case if a doctors negligence hastened the death of the patient. Particularly in cases of a terminal patient, shortening their time can be quite tragic.
answered on Jun 18, 2018
It depends upon the facts of the procedure and results. In some cases, it does begin on the date that you are aware of the malpractice which can be the date you began feeling ill in some instances, but you need to look at the specific facts of the case to determine which one applies.
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answered on Apr 6, 2018
There has to be negligence. That is the key. Did they perform the risky procedure like an ordinary, reasonable prudent surgeon would. It is not the outcome that matters. It is whether a mistake was made.
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answered on Mar 30, 2018
Yes.
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answered on Mar 30, 2018
Google Maryland malpractice cap to find out the exact numbers. It is based on the year of the injury. The pain and suffering cap this year is 800k. There is no cap on economic damages.
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answered on Mar 30, 2018
Good question. There is no possibility in Maryland unless the surgeon had actual intent to cause you harm.
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answered on Mar 30, 2018
You do not need a serious case to win. You need a serious case to get a lawyer interested in your claim if you want to pay by contingency fee.
How series is a sliding scale based on how obvious the malpractice is.
Does that constitute medical malpractice?
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answered on Mar 30, 2018
I would depend on the facts of the case. A bad outcome does not mean malpractice. If you could prove that a reasonable, prudent doctor would not have taken the cast off early, you have a theoretical case.
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answered on Mar 30, 2018
You could potentially recover your bills, you lost wags, and your pain and suffering damages if a jury were to find a mistake was made.
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answered on Mar 30, 2018
As a practical matter, unless you suffered serious injuries, no lawyer would take this case. Whether you have a theoretical case would depend on whether the doctor knew or had reason to know you might be allergic to that medication.
After I registered at a lab for several blood tests, I was told that they could do all tests except for the Sickle Cell screening. I already registered before they told me that, meaning I was already obligated to pay them. One of my issues is that, by offering all other tests except the Sickle Cell... View More
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answered on Mar 30, 2018
I don't think this is a medical malpractice case. Did you call the lab and tell them you no longer want to take the test and explain why? I doubt they would hold your feet to the fire if you have not yet taken the test.
3 operations would it be a malpractice against the doctor or pain and suffering against my employer. Comp is also refusing to treat me with any meds that work . Refusing pain management . My lawyer said he can't answer these questions due to he only handles the comp side of things . Please... View More
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answered on Mar 13, 2018
You can't sue your employer. You may have a valid claim for malpractice, but only if another doctor is willing to state under oath that an act of medical negligence occurred. You should ask your current lawyer for a referral to a medical malpractice attorney.
60 days into a new job- I came into work throwing up but ready to work. The doctor I was working for asked me to go home. Now during my review they are using that against me saying it was an unexcused day.
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answered on Mar 8, 2018
This is a employment question not a malpractice question and you should probably pose your question to the employment lawyers on here.
answered on Jan 27, 2018
You'll need to ask this question of a Mexican lawyer. Maryland courts ordinarily would have no jurisdiction over a foreign doctor.
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answered on Dec 12, 2017
Presuming a breach of the standard of care, this is probably medical malpractice. Any smart lawyer bringing this claim would bring it as a medical malpractice claim.
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answered on Nov 30, 2017
In theory, yes. But it is not as simple as if X than malpractice. More to the point, it will be hard to find a lawyer who will show an interest in your claim because, thankfully, your injuries are not permanent.
answered on Oct 7, 2017
Medical records are private and protected by privacy laws but a patient can grant someone else written authority to get their medical records.
answered on Sep 11, 2017
If you took 100 doctors and related the facts and if 70% or more said their should have been a differential diagnosis including whatever it was, and that he should then have done tests to exclude it. Malpractice cases are very expensive and it's likely that there are problems with your case.... View More
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