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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…
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…
In a move that could protect Americans from the dangers of medical mistakes and malpractice, a new federal rule just took effect that will give patients better access to their complete health records. The 21st Century Cures Act, signed into law in 2016, includes a provision that patients be able to access their electronic health…
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…
Most pregnant women in America prefer to give birth in a hospital or birthing center, attended by a licensed obstetrician. However, a small but growing number are choosing to deliver at home, attended by a midwife. If you’re contemplating taking this road less traveled, you’ll want to understand the advantages and pitfalls. It’s best to…
