Medical Malpractice
Annapolis Medical Malpractice Attorney
Whether it’s delivering your baby, performing surgery, or prescribing medication, your health care provider is expected to give you the highest quality of care possible. Sadly, they may fall short of this responsibility.
If you suffered significant harm or lost a loved one due to the negligence of a healthcare professional, you may be entitled to recover all of your resulting losses. Allow an Annapolis medical malpractice attorney with Brown & Barron to guide you through the claims process.
An Overview of Medical Malpractice and How to Detect It
Acts of medical negligence are caused by a lack of care when treating a patient. In these situations, a doctor, nurse, midwife, or surgeon may have made a mistake that caused severe harm to the patient.
Determining that a health professional made a medical error is a complicated task with many challenges, and it requires gathering a lot of information that is sometimes not easily accessible. However, if you start working with our local medical malpractice lawyers at Brown & Barron, they will handle all legal processes.
What Types of Medical Malpractice Are There?
Sadly, many mistakes can be made in the medical field due to negligence. Medical errors are not only caused by a doctor but also by a midwife, a specialized surgeon, a nurse, a dentist, and more. Here are some of the areas in which medical negligence could be committed:
- Birth injuries
- Mistakes in surgeries
- Pharmacy errors
- Nursing home abuse or neglect
- Prescription errors
- Errors in anesthesia
- Wrongful death
After such a terrible event, likely, the victims will not have the energy to pursue those responsible for your damages and bring them to justice. At Brown & Barron, we understand your concerns. While you recover, let us handle the legal process and seek fair monetary compensation for your losses.
Loss You Can Recover in a Medical Malpractice Case
It’s difficult to say how much compensation you can recover in a medical malpractice case. However, typical damages these victims pursue are:
- Lost income
- Loss of future earning power
- Pain and suffering
- Disfigurement
- Past and future costs for medical treatment
- Mental anguish
If your loved one passed away from their medical malpractice injuries, you and your family may qualify for wrongful death action.
What Should a Doctor Do to Avoid Committing Negligence?
Healthcare professionals must always follow a standard of care for all the patients they treat. It is essential to follow a thorough process to rule out any diseases or to prescribe medications according to the conditions that a patient suffers.
Before performing a medical procedure or prescribing a medication, the healthcare provider must take the following steps:
- Exploration of medical conditions: Rule out any condition that the patient has. Necessary tests should be done to see if there are severe illnesses and note if symptoms worsen or are part of a more dangerous disease.
- Analysis to determine treatment: If there is an error or delay when providing a diagnosis to treat a disease, the patient may face different complications. It is essential for the doctor to correctly interpret all of the patient’s tests and symptoms, not skip vital steps, and act quickly to achieve the best results.
- Treatment to cure and alleviate the patient’s disease and symptoms: If the above steps were carried out correctly, there is a high probability that the treatment offered will be adequate for the patient’s condition.
No matter what kind of professional you are, it’s crucial to be aware of all the risks associated with your job, especially if they could affect other people. If you have been harmed due to medical malpractice, our lawyers can work to hold the negligent health care provider responsible.
How Long Do You Have to File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
In the United States, there are time frames limiting how long a victim of negligence can file a lawsuit. This deadline is called the statute of limitations.
According to Maryland Courts & Judicial Proceedings Code section 5-109, in the state of Maryland, people who have suffered because of the negligent actions of a health professional generally have the sooner of three years from the day of discovery or five years from the day of the incident to file suit.
Start Working With a Medical Malpractice Attorney at Brown & Barron
Don’t think you have to navigate medical malpractice law and learn legal jargon by yourself. Allow an Annapolis medical malpractice attorney at our firm to take charge of your case. Call Brown & Barron today for a free initial consultation.
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What Our Medical Malpractice Lawyers Will Do for You
The party responsible for your malpractice injuries must be brought to justice to ensure that they do not make the same mistakes again. Our medical malpractice attorney in Annapolis can help you pursue monetary compensation for the damages you or your loved one suffered.
They can handle all aspects of your case by:
- Submitting your medical negligence claim or lawsuit before the corresponding institutions
- Searching for information about the person or the health center responsible
- Collecting all the evidence that supports your case
- Talking to medical experts to get second opinions and take testimony for the trial
- Conducting all conversations with the other party’s attorneys
- Explaining your rights and the steps you need to take to have a strong case
- Negotiating a fair deal that meets your needs
- Taking your case to trial and defend your rights if necessary
Get in touch with a medical malpractice lawyer serving Annapolis, (410) 698-1717 for a free case evaluation.
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Why Choose Brown & Barron, LLC?
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An Unwavering Commitment to What's RightBrown and Barron is a law firm that fights for the most vulnerable members of society to achieve a true sense of closure after a devasting event. We are passionate about the people we work with and the cases we argue and will do whatever it takes to not only restore your justice but also restore your life.
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Our firm culture ensures that all clients feel like family, as evidenced by more than 150 five-star Google reviews. We ensure from the beginning of your case until the very end that your voice is not only heard but echoed until you obtain the justice you deserve. We work with you throughout the process to make sure that the results we arrive at make sense for you and your family.
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A Team of Dedicated AdvocatesOur legal team not only has over 137 combined years of trial experience, but we pride ourselves on being the top attorneys in our field. With a specialization in complex cases, we have attorneys who have not only graduated from the most prestigious universities, but who have also proved to be recognized with the profession's most distinguished honors.
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A Proven Track Record of Success
Brown & Barron has a history of results-oriented representation and we have obtained more than $90 million for our clients since 2017. Our team has a proven record of restoring lives and restoring justice.
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