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Did My Doctor Misdiagnose Me Because I'm Obese?
Patients who are overweight often experience some form of "fat shaming" from healthcare providers. Even when a patient is otherwise healthy, their doctors may focus on the patient's weight instead of addressing the…
Should I Post About My Medical Malpractice Lawsuit on Social Media?
A social media post can help you share your thoughts or experiences with other users. This can include posting a photo of yourself or your friends having a good time, or sharing updates about your family. However…
Am I Partially Responsible for My Medical Malpractice Error?
Getting medical care is not always a straightforward process. In many cases, a patient leaves their doctor's appointment with more questions than when they came in. What was the condition called again? Where do I pick…
What to Do About Wrong Site Surgery Errors
It may sound unbelievable that a doctor would take out a left healthy kidney instead of the bad right kidney. As a result, instead of one good kidney, the patient would be left with no good kidneys and require a kidney…
What Causes Doctors to Make Errors?
Making a mistake can be much more serious in some jobs than in others. If a pilot makes an error, it could increase the risk of a fatal crash. When a logging worker makes a mistake, it could be fatal to themselves or…
Filing a Medical Malpractice Claim for X-ray Overexposure
X-ray imaging revolutionized medicine by allowing doctors to look inside the human body from the outside. X-rays are still one of the most common imaging studies used in medicine, for everything from routine dental…
Can You Sue a Radiologist for Negligence?
Radiologists are doctors with specialized training in the area of radiology. Radiology involves medical imaging and diagnostic tests, including X-rays, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)…
What to Do About a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
A breast cancer diagnosis can be life-changing. Many patients who are diagnosed with breast cancer do not know what to do or how they will be able to cope. Cancer treatment has come a long way over the past decades…
What Is the Cap on Non-Economic Damages for Medical Malpractice in Maryland?
In a Maryland medical malpractice lawsuit, the injury victim is trying to get financial compensation to cover their medical expenses and other losses. A request to pay for “damages” can include economic damages and…
When to Call a Lawyer For a Medical Malpractice Case
Making a phone call to a law firm can be difficult. You may still have a lot of questions before you decide to call a lawyer, including whether or not you actually have a case of medical malpractice. Many people never…
The Basics of Maryland Medical Malpractice Law
Medical malpractice laws are different in every state. If you want to know about filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in your area, it is important to talk to an experienced medical malpractice attorney who understands…
Can You Sue for Medical Malpractice If You Didn't Receive Care Fast Enough?
Anyone who has been in an emergency room may be familiar with the frustration of not getting to see a doctor fast enough. A prospective patient may be in the worst pain in their life or feel like they are having a heart…
Can a Second Opinion Prevent Medical Malpractice?
Many of us have confidence in our doctors and health care providers that they are being open and honest with us. We trust their extensive education, training, and experience to understand our health conditions…
Can You Sue a Pharmacist for Medical Malpractice?
By the time you end up at the pharmacy, you may have already seen the doctor and are picking up the medication that is supposed to help your condition and make things better. You would never expect that the medication…
How to Gather Witness Statements for a Medical Malpractice Case
In a medical malpractice case, the injury victim may not even know there was an error at the time they saw the doctor. A patient may think that the injuries they suffered are just a normal risk of medical treatment…
What is Doctor Burnout?
We can all get burnt out in our jobs. Especially after years of dealing with the same people, the same stress, and no relief in sight, it is easy to get worn out from work. Doctors are no different. Doctors often deal…
Is Overtreatment Medical Malpractice?
Many people don’t think adding an extra treatment or two would be necessarily harmful. Sometimes, providing extra treatment is helpful or at least not damaging. However, given the extent of overprescribing…
Is Medical Malpractice a Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.?
Medical malpractice is a leading cause of death in the United States. Recent studies have shown that medical errors are accountable for hundreds of thousands of deaths each year, just in the U.S. The exact number of…
Can You Sue a Doctor in Civil and Criminal Court?
When a doctor makes a mistake that causes serious injury, it can be hard to believe that such things can happen without anything happening to the doctor. If you were injured by a medical error, it is up to you to take…
My Doctor Admitted to a Mistake. Now What?
Admitting to a mistake is rare in the medical community. Many doctors are worried that admitting to a mistake will mean they get sued for medical malpractice. However, in many cases, handling a medical injury by…
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