Reisterstown Medical Malpractice Attorney

Finding out that a medical provider mishandled your treatment can be frustrating and shocking. Even worse, many people do not discover that an error has been made until after the fact, which can complicate the process of getting answers and accountability. If you need help filing an injury claim against a medical practitioner, contact a Reisterstown medical malpractice attorney today.

At Serafini Law, we know how complicated these claims can be, especially when a hospital or clinic refuses to take responsibility for your damages. We are prepared to support you with in-depth legal counsel and strong advocacy, drawing on over 10 years of legal experience.

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Elements of a Medical Malpractice Claim in Maryland

Medical malpractice claims are a specific type of negligence claim, and Maryland law requires certain elements to be proven before a provider can be held liable. First, a patient must show that a doctor-patient relationship existed, which established a duty of care. Second, the patient must demonstrate that the provider breached that duty by failing to meet the accepted standard of care, meaning the level of skill and diligence that a reasonably competent provider in the same field would have exercised under similar circumstances.

Beyond duty and breach, a patient must also prove causation, showing that the provider's negligence directly caused the injury in question, rather than the injury resulting from an unrelated condition or an accepted risk of treatment. Finally, the patient must demonstrate damages, whether in the form of medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, or other losses. At Serafini Law, our attorney can help gather the medical records, expert opinions, and other evidence needed to establish each of these elements in your claim.

Handling Birth Injury Claims in Reisterstown

Labor and delivery require close attention from medical staff, and even a brief lapse can result in devastating harm to a mother or her child. Conditions such as preeclampsia and placental abruption require timely recognition, and a delay in ordering an emergency delivery can lead to oxygen deprivation, resulting in conditions such as hypoxic brain injury or cerebral palsy. Improper use of delivery tools, including forceps or vacuum extractors, can also cause serious nerve damage, such as Erb's palsy, in a newborn.

Mothers can suffer their own preventable injuries as well, including excessive bleeding that goes unaddressed or a failure to properly manage a high-risk pregnancy. We represent families throughout Reisterstown who are coping with a birth injury, reviewing fetal monitoring strips, delivery records, and physician notes to determine whether a provider's actions fell short of accepted medical standards.

Surgical Errors Our Firm Can Investigate

Surgical procedures carry inherent risks, but a surgeon and surgical team are still expected to meet the accepted standard of care throughout every stage of an operation. Errors that can support a medical malpractice claim include operating on the wrong body part, performing an unnecessary procedure, leaving a surgical instrument or sponge inside a patient, and administering an incorrect dose of anesthesia.

Other surgical errors can involve improper sterilization leading to infection, damage to nearby nerves or organs during the procedure, or inadequate post-operative monitoring that allows a complication to go unnoticed. Our attorney reviews operative reports, informed consent documentation, and the credentials of everyone involved in the procedure to determine whether an error occurred and who should be held responsible.

How a Doctor's Negligence Can Give Rise to a Medical Malpractice Claim

Not every poor medical outcome is the result of negligence, but a doctor who deviates from the accepted standard of care can be held liable for the harm that follows. Common doctor errors include misreading test results, failing to order appropriate diagnostic testing, prescribing the wrong medication or dosage, and discharging a patient too early without addressing warning signs of a complication.

A doctor can also be held responsible for failing to obtain informed consent before a procedure, meaning the patient was not properly advised of the risks, benefits, and alternatives to a recommended treatment. In some cases, a referral to a specialist is delayed or never made, allowing a condition to worsen. Our attorney can help you determine whether the care you received in Reisterstown fell below the standard a competent provider would have offered.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Malpractice Claims in Reisterstown, Maryland

Court Information for Medical Malpractice Claims in Reisterstown

Before a medical malpractice lawsuit can proceed in Maryland, the claim generally must first be filed with the Health Care Alternative Dispute Resolution Office for mandatory arbitration. Once the required certificate of a qualified expert has been submitted, either party may waive arbitration and move the case into circuit court. Medical malpractice claims arising in Reisterstown are typically filed in the circuit court for Baltimore County, located at:

• 401 Bosley Ave, Towson, MD 21204

Contact a Reisterstown, MD Medical Malpractice Lawyer

If you or a loved one suffered harm because of a medical provider's negligence, you deserve a fair remedy. Contact our Reisterstown, Maryland medical malpractice attorney at Serafini Law or call 240-744-1600 to set up your free consultation today.