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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…

March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the accomplishments of women throughout history. As an all-female law firm, Bertram & Murphy would like to highlight five of the many notable women who have made a difference in Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland.   Kamala Harris (1964-present) Kamala Harris made history when she was…

A Kentucky woman is suing a hospital where she alleges employees failed to warn her of an abnormal mammogram that has now led to terminal breast cancer. Not only that, there’s evidence to suggest that workers went to great lengths to cover up the medical error, NBC News reports. Kim Johnson received a letter from…

Advocates for the public, the legal team at Bertram & Murphy stands for equality, justice, and accountability. As many Americans already know, an attack on the Capitol in Washington, D.C. occurred on January 6th, 2020. We felt a statement needed to be made on behalf of the team here at our law firm regarding the…

The Bertram & Murphy is proud to announce that attorney Catherine “Katie” Bertram has recently been included in the Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll. This means Katie has donated at least 50 hours or more of pro bono service for the Washington, D.C., community. Kaite has always believed in giving back to the Washington, D.C.,…

Military families and retirees across the country, including some nearby in Virginia and Maryland, would lose access to military hospitals and clinics under a Department of Defense (DOD) plan, according to a report from the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA). Here are the facilities nearby on the list to be affected, according to the…

The coronavirus is all over the news and can especially worrisome for patients who have ongoing medical conditions and for parents of children with complex medical conditions.  Below are concrete tips from James Robb, MD, a coronavirus researcher. Feel free to pass this along to help others as well. NO HANDSHAKING Use a fist bump, slight…