Medical malpractice and personal injury cases involve situations where someone suffered an injury because of another’s wrongful act. Likewise, both scenarios require the victim to seek compensation for their injuries. But medical malpractice (or negligence) refers to the mistakes or… Read More
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The Pros and Cons of a Forceps vs. Vacuum Delivery
Childbirth is a beautiful process, but it also comes with many risks and potential complications. Sometimes, a baby can get stuck inside the birth canal, which leads doctors to use assistive devices such as forceps and vacuums to help guide… Read More
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4 Common Examples of Nursing Malpractice
Generally, when we think of medical malpractice, we think of a doctor or surgeon that made a mistake during a procedure. However, any medical professional has the potential to act negligently, including the nurses. Nurses often get overlooked in malpractice… Read More
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Top 4 Causes of Truck Accidents in Maryland
With a population of 6.18 million, Maryland roadways are bustling with activity. Tragically, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s most recent comprehensive data reveals that there were 108,656 crashes in 2021, resulting in 40,788 injuries and 563 deaths. These tragedies were largely preventable,… Read More
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What to Know About Hospital-Acquired Infections
If you need to stay at a hospital, you’re most likely in a vulnerable state, depending on doctors, nurses, and other practitioners to provide potentially life-saving care. But did you know that hospital-acquired infections are the leading cause of preventable death… Read More
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Benefits of Hiring a Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Doctors are in a powerful position of trust and have an ethical and legal obligation to treat their patients with dignity, respect, and care. In short, doctors must use medicine to help make their patients better, not worse. When they… Read More
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Can a Stroke Cause a Spinal Cord Injury?
There is a medical term for when a stroke causes a spinal cord injury: a spinal stroke. A spinal stroke can happen if blood cannot flow to the spinal cord, either because of a clot or a burst artery. Even… Read More
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What to Do If An Uninsured Motorist Hits You in Maryland
All drivers or registered car owners in Maryland are required by law to have car insurance. But not everyone abides by that rule. So it is unfortunately not uncommon to be involved in accidents where the at-fault driver is uninsured—motorists… Read More
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What to Know About Catastrophic Injuries
If you are preparing for a personal injury claim, it’s important to consider if your injury is catastrophic. A catastrophic injury is usually compensated differently and has different caps on damages and other legal considerations. Determining whether your injuries are… Read More
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How Do I Know If I Have a Personal Injury Case?
Dealing with an injury is stressful enough. Victims have to deal with medical bills, lost wages, physical therapy, potential property damage, adjusting to a new routine, etc. You may wonder whether you should contact a personal injury attorney. While there… Read More