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answered on Mar 31, 2017
Yes. But you need a significant injury to justify the expense of filing a medical malpractice claim.
answered on Mar 18, 2017
Three years from when you discover the injury or five years from the injury, whichever is shorter.Contact a member of the Maryland Assn for Justice--they give free consultations.,
Former attorney didn't file lawsuit. No information shows up when court clerk searches claim #. There is also another claim # (I think is filed with defendant's insurance). What does this mean?
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answered on Mar 1, 2017
Who knows? What were you told the status of the case is?
Did your lawyer say it was in suit? Do you have a copy of the Complaint? You can simply ask for it.
Using a bank check, if mailing it?
answered on Feb 25, 2017
Unused retainer amounts are usually returned in the form of a check and can be hand delivered or mailed. The check should be accompanied by a detailed breakdown of how funds were applied to your case and an explanation for the amount being returned to you.
The defense still haven't sent in their expert witness report and will they have too, after finding out I fired my attorney? And do I need to file new expert report by a new expert witness, before the defense finally sends in theirs?
answered on Feb 12, 2017
Ask your new attorney. I assume you have one--mid way through a case is not a time to do it yourself. Look for a member of the Md. Assn for justice--they give free consults.
I'm the plaintiff and fired my lawyer, my case is in court but no court dates ever been set.
answered on Feb 7, 2017
As the client, you have a right to terminate your lawyer. He or she will usually notify the Court and the Defendants. However, you should check the scheduling order in your case. If there are deadlines coming up, you will need to secure new counsel in time to meet them. If you do not, and you fail... View More 
Will I have to pay the money back if I bring a lawsuit?
answered on Feb 4, 2017
Most often the answer is yes. Private insurance contracts almost always contain terms called "subrogation clauses." These provide the insurance company the right to "stand in the shoes" of the insured (you) and recapture the money the company paid for care you would not have... View More
Failed bladder surgery, results 2nd emergency surgery due to missed leakage into body cavity and distending abdomen. Tubing of throat improperly during surgeries causes cuts in throats causing stricture scars. After scaring, vomiting began and lots of weight loss. Internal med specialist was... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2017
I am very sorry to hear about your post-operative difficulties. I have seen many instances where the surgery that was supposed to "fix the problem" leaves the patient worse off than he/she started. Your potential case presents a long list of issues that would best be sorted out by an... View More
I was recieving treatment for substance abuse issues during the summer of 2015,I was prescribed buprenorphine from DR azfeld,I was transfered to DR keith sololov due to sceduling conflicts. I saw dr sokolov only one time,on my next visit I was terminated from treatment with no just cause,they said... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2017
With regard to your medical records, Maryland health care providers are required to disclose medical records within a reasonable time, but no more than 21 working days after the date a person in interest requests the disclosure. A health care provider that knowingly and willfully refuses to... View More
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answered on Jan 12, 2017
Yes, yes, and yes. Informed consent just means that you consent to the procedure. You are not consenting to medical malpractice. In fact, we have a motion we regularly file to keep in informed consent that the patient signed out of evidence if it is not an informed consent case.
If they don't and if the plaintiff's lawyer never submitted to the court the amount of money the plaintiff would like, does this mean the plaintiff wins but will get no money? Thanks for answering.
answered on Dec 29, 2016
You hopefully have a lawyer. Sit down and discuss this with her or him in person. Your question has too many areas that don't have information for anyone to answer your question. You don't want to put up details on a public site. Talk to your lawyer.
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answered on Dec 21, 2016
It could. Here's why: In Maryland, if you were partially at fault in causing your injuries, you may be barred from any recovery under the law known as contributory negligence. But, having said that, your question does not provide any facts, and so, it is not possible for me to have an... View More
Because my address was incorrect on HCADRO filings my lawyer office filed, I didn't want to miss out on information.
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answered on Dec 19, 2016
That is something you want to correct quickly. Call Health Claims Arbitration (410) 767-8200. They are nice and will work with you to make sure you have everything. Put your correspondence in writing and make the same request of all parties to the litigation.
answered on Dec 15, 2016
Perhaps he thought it was non-cancerous. I'm sure if your onco knew about the family history they would have considered it.
What you do is get a second opinion if you are concerned, make sure to follow up because recurrences can happen.
answered on Dec 15, 2016
They rattle off a list of horribles (think of the disclaimers for drugs), you sign a paper saying "I get it, do it"
Can I sue for both medical malpractice and wrongful death?
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answered on Dec 11, 2016
Yes, in Maryland, a child (no matter how old the child is) maintains the right to sue for the wrongful death of a parent if medical malpractice or medical negligence was the cause of the parent's death.
could I sue the issuing pharmacist for medical malpractice?
answered on Dec 1, 2016
I would need to know more facts, but on its face, it appears that the pharmacy committed an error for which you are entitled to receive compensation to the extent that you were harmed by taking the medication that was incorrectly dispensed to you.
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answered on Nov 23, 2016
In Maryland, any individual (i.e, physician or nurse) or corporation (i.e., hospital or nursing home) that is defined as a health care provider in the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article 3-2A-01 can be held responsible for medical negligence or malpractice.
against the chiropractor or is there a more relevant area of law that might help me?
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answered on Nov 16, 2016
I am sorry to hear about your wife. In Maryland, a chiropractor is defined as a health care provider. If the chiropractor was negligent, or committed medical malpractice and your wife suffered an injury as a result - including a stroke - the claim would be for medical malpractice or negligence.
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answered on Nov 8, 2016
Yes, you will need your medical records, and likely a whole lot more. In Maryland, there is a requirement that a medical expert review the pertinent medical records and other facts and provide an expert report indicating that you suffered injuries as a result of the breach or breaches of the... View More
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