If you or someone you love was harmed by a medical provider, you may be considering hiring a medical malpractice lawyer. A number of attorneys advertise that they handle medical malpractice cases; choosing the right one for your case can feel overwhelming. The accomplished attorneys at The Bishop Law Group have extensive experience in the field of medical malpractice. …
Can I Sue My Doctor and the Hospital for Malpractice?
If you are considering contacting a Baltimore medical malpractice lawyer because you have concerns about the quality of care you received in a Maryland hospital, you are not alone. Medical mistakes are alarmingly common, and a study conducted by Johns Hopkins in Baltimore found that errors in doctors’ offices and hospitals are the third leading cause of death in …
What is the First Step in Pursuing a Medical Malpractice Claim?
Medical malpractice claims involve situations in which medical professionals, such as doctors, failed to act according to the general standard of care when providing medical care or treatment, thereby injuring a patient. If you were the victim of medical negligence, your first priority is to ensure your health and wellbeing. Then, you need to consider …
How Do You Know if You Have a Medical Malpractice Case in Maryland?
Just like anyone else, medical providers sometimes make mistakes on the job. While some mistakes may be minor and cause no real harm, major errors can have disastrous outcomes. As a patient, you expect to receive quality care; when you don’t, you may suddenly find yourself facing months’ worth – or even years’ worth – of …
How Hard is it To Sue a Doctor for Medical Malpractice?
Winning a medical malpractice case against a doctor is difficult. According to an NCBI study, doctors consistently win 50% of the medical malpractice cases that physician reviewers have concluded they should lose. Doctors also win 70% to 80% of medical malpractice cases with ambiguous or unclear evidence of negligence. This shows that there are variables that systematically favor …