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Do you read the fine print before signing agreements on-line such as putting a loved one in a nursing home, consent forms for surgery or emergency treatment or employment agreements? “Forced arbitration clauses are found in fine print in contracts for bank accounts, student loans, cell phones, employment, nursing homes and more. These clauses deprive…
Medical malpractice typically occurs when a healthcare provider deviates from the applicable standard of care. These mistakes are often due to oversight or missed information. However, in some situations, there is such a flagrant disregard for the safety of patients that patients are unnecessarily harmed or killed due to the severe negligence of healthcare providers….
As an experienced medical malpractice lawyer who handles cases in D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, Bertram & Murphy hears its fair share of myths about medicine and malpractice claims. We want to be sure that anyone considering filing a medical malpractice claim has the most accurate information. Here are some of the most common myths and…
Medical malpractice cases are complex and often hinge on expert witness testimony. This can explain why these cases are appealed more often than most other types of personal injury cases. If you are worried that you may not win your case, an appeal may be possible. Here is what you need to know about this…
You will need all of your key medical records if you want to pursue a medical malpractice claim in Maryland. Medical records are valuable evidence of your medical condition, your treatment, and any changes you experienced over time. While the process to obtain your medical records can sometimes be arduous, there are ways you can…
A contaminated bone repair product used in orthopedic and spinal surgeries may be responsible for a recent tuberculosis outbreak that left more than 100 people infected and at least eight dead, news reports say. Aziyo Biologics makes FiberCel Fiber Viable Bone Matrix, a bone putty made from human cells used to speed and promote healing…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration receives more than 100,000 reports regarding medication errors each year. Medication errors occur when healthcare professionals make a mistake in prescribing, dispensing, or giving medications. Researchers estimate that these medication errors result in the deaths of 7,000 to 9,000 Americans every year and that hundreds of thousands of other…
For years, we have known that Virginia’s medical malpractice cap resulted in unfair outcomes. However, the Washington Post recently featured an opinion piece from an attorney who clearly outlines the issues with this system. The author represented a client who was deprived of oxygen for 23 minutes during a routine surgery, leading to the need…
Bertram & Murphy is a medical malpractice law firm that focuses on helping medical malpractice victims seek justice in the form of adequate compensation for their losses. Having handled several of these complex cases in the past, Bertram & Murphy has become a force to reckon with. In a bid to give back to the…
