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…
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…
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…
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…
If you have suffered physical or mental injuries as a result of medical care, then you may have the right to be financially compensated for the harm you’ve sustained. As of 2020, however, thirty out of the fifty U.S. states have a “cap” on the amount of money that can be recovered from a medical…
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…
You have a sore throat and a low fever, so you’re considering scheduling a doctor’s visit. However, you live with your elderly mother, so you’re worried about the risk of exposing her to coronavirus. Should you go see your doctor in person, or should you try using telehealth? What are the potential risks and benefits…
We all want to be able to trust our doctors to make correct diagnoses and proper treatments to make our injuries or illnesses better – and usually, we can. Unfortunately, healthcare professionals and facilities sometimes fail to meet the accepted national standard of care and patients are severely harmed in the process. When this happens,…
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