Hidden Dangers of Medical Malpractice: What You Need to Know
Medical malpractice is a term that many people have heard, but few truly understand the extent of its dangers. It refers to a situation where healthcare professionals, doctors, or hospitals provide substandard care that results in harm or injury to the patient. The results can have a profound impact, affecting both the physical and emotional […]
WHY MEDICAL EXPERTS ARE KEY TO YOUR MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CLAIM
Negligence in the medical field can sometimes cause serious injury or death. Some of these injuries can result in exorbitant medical bills and can require a lot of attention. It’s crucial that victims of medical malpractice hold someone responsible for their injuries. At Spector Injury & Accident Lawyers we want you to know why victims should […]
WHEN IS A DOCTOR GUILTY OF NEGLIGENT REFERRAL?
Primary care physicians refer their patients to more specialized providers all the time. Even specialists like OB-GYNs may refer patients to doctors with more experience and training in a particular area of medicine. In fact, a doctor’s failure to refer a patient whom they’re not adequately trained or qualified to treat can get them sued […]
WHAT TO DO AFTER COMPLICATIONS FROM COSMETIC SURGERY
For centuries now, many people have been undergoing procedures to modify their appearance. In the United States, an estimated two million cosmetic surgeries are performed each year and another nine million minimally invasive procedures are done. Liposuction, tummy tucks, facelifts, eyelid surgery, dermabrasion, breast and lip augmentation and rhinoplasty are just a few examples of […]
WHAT TO DO AFTER BAD DRUG COMPLICATIONS
When you are diagnosed with an illness, or having recently suffered from a serious injury, we are fortunate to live in a generation where medications to ease our symptoms are in abundance. However, unfortunate circumstances can occur, and the medicine that was engineered to heal you has harmed you instead. The public considers this a […]
WHAT IS THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASES?
Medical malpractice cases are extremely time-sensitive, so if you have been injured because of negligent acts of a medical professional then it is vital that you keep in mind that there is a time limit on how long you can wait to file a claim. The statute of limitations, depending on the state in which […]
WHAT IS MEDICAL MALPRACTICE?
Medical Malpractice is when a hospital, doctor, or other healthcare professional causes injury to a patient through negligence. The cause of negligence can be errors in diagnosis, treatment, aftercare, or health management. If you feel that you received careless treatment at the hands of a medical professional or hospital, you may have a case for […]
WHAT IS A DOCTORS STANDARD OF CARE?
There are few things more important in life than your health. Without this, you are unable to do most of the things you enjoy each day. It’s normal for people to pick up the odd bug, particularly during winter. Nonetheless, there may be occasions when more serious ailments impact you and you subsequently require medical […]
UNNECESSARY INJURIES: HOW DO MEDICATION ERRORS OCCUR IN HOSPITAL SETTINGS?
We trust medical professionals and institutions to keep us safe and to improve our health. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. In fact, medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States. One form of medical malpractice involves errors in administering medication to patients. Medical professionals or institutions who administer medications negligently may […]
THE INS AND OUTS OF A MARYLAND MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE
According to the National Practitioner Data Bank, in 2011 Maryland had 308 payouts that totaled more than $91 million. Medical malpractice cases are affecting the lives of not only the residents of Maryland but citizens around the world. There were $3.6 billion in payouts for medical malpractice in 2012 nationwide. There are limitations on damages that […]