Towson, Maryland Medical Negligence Lawyers

Attorneys Providing Representation in Medical Malpractice Claims in Towson

When a patient walks into a doctor's office, checks into a hospital, or is rushed to an emergency room, they have a right to expect that they will receive medical care that will meet their needs. When medical providers do not provide patients with the proper care, this will not just result in an inconvenience. Errors or other forms of negligence in medical settings can lead to serious problems for patients that could affect their overall health or even put their life at risk.

In situations where medical negligence has led to injuries or health issues that would have been prevented with proper care and treatment, patients who have been affected can take steps to obtain financial compensation. The lawyers at Silverman Thompson represent people in Towson who have been hurt because of negligent medical care. We can make sure the right steps are taken to hold negligent providers or facilities liable for our clients' damages.

How Our Team Helps Victims of Medical Malpractice

The process of bringing a medical malpractice claim can be complicated. It will require a legal analysis of a case, a close review of medical records and other information, and the filing of documentation and legal paperwork. Our attorneys know how to handle these matters, and we will make sure the right steps are followed. From the initial evaluation of a case through the resolution of a claim, we will make sure our clients' rights are protected.

Under Maryland law, before a medical malpractice claim can proceed, a person is required to file a certificate from a qualified medical expert stating that a person suffered harm because a medical professional failed to meet the proper standards of care. Strict deadlines apply, and certificates must meet specific legal criteria.

Our attorneys regularly work with medical professionals to evaluate cases and provide the right certifications. We can make sure clients take the right steps from the beginning of a case to ensure that their claims can move forward. We will also gather medical records, review the decisions made during a person's treatment, and fully document the ways our clients have been affected. We will work to ensure that medical malpractice victims will be compensated for all of their financial losses and the other ways their lives have been affected by medical negligence.

Types of Medical Negligence We Can Address

Medical negligence can occur in operating rooms and emergency rooms, in doctors' offices and pharmacies, in nursing homes and medical labs, and in any other settings where medical professionals fail to protect the health and well-being of patients. Our attorneys represent clients in malpractice claims involving medical negligence such as:

Birth Injuries

The consequences of negligent care during labor and delivery can affect a child and family for years to come. Medical professionals will need to monitor a mother and baby continuously and respond quickly when complications arise. Negligence in these settings can lead to serious birth injuries.

If nurses fail to recognize and respond to fetal distress, a child could suffer a brain injury due to a lack of oxygen. These types of injuries are a common cause of cerebral palsy. If medical personnel fail to maintain sanitary conditions in a delivery room, a child may contract an infection that could put their life at risk. Brachial plexus injuries may occur if improper delivery techniques are used after a child's head and shoulders become stuck in the birth canal.

Birth injuries may also affect mothers, leading to serious harm that could affect their overall health or even lead to death. Failure to recognize excessive bleeding and prevent blood loss is a common concern after childbirth. Improper techniques during delivery may lead to vaginal lacerations or other injuries. Mistakes during cesarean deliveries may also result in injuries, including damage to the uterus or other internal organs.

Surgical Errors

During surgery, the proper steps will need to be taken to protect the health of a patient. Surgical errors may occur because of negligence, and they could happen before, during, or after surgery.

Poor preparation or failure to follow checklists could lead to surgery being performed on the wrong body part or even the wrong person. Poor surgical techniques could cause damage to healthy tissues in the body, such as blood vessels, nerves, or organs. Failure to monitor a patient correctly after surgery may lead to infections or complications being missed. All of these issues can affect a patient's overall health and well-being.

Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis

A missed or delayed diagnosis can prevent a patient from receiving appropriate medical treatment during the time when it is needed. Doctors may misdiagnose patients because they fail to perform comprehensive examinations or do not fully assess the symptoms that have been reported. A misdiagnosis may occur because a doctor does not have the information needed, including because they failed to order the right tests or because the did not fully review test results.

The misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of some conditions can put the health of patients at risk. Cancer affecting the breasts, colon, lungs, pancreas, liver, kidneys, or other parts of the body may not be recognized, and treatment may not be provided until cancer spreads. When heart attacks, strokes, or other emergencies are not diagnosed correctly, a patient may not receive life-saving care.

Medication Errors

Medications can cause harm when they are prescribed, dispensed, or administered incorrectly. Medication errors may involve incorrect prescriptions, mistakes made by pharmacists when filling prescriptions, or errors made by nurses or other providers when administering medicines. These forms of negligence can lead to issues such as overdoses, allergic reactions, or harmful side effects that a patient did not expect.

Radiology and Laboratory Errors

Radiology and laboratory services can be crucial for diagnosing medical conditions and ensuring that treatment is effective. Radiology errors related to how X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, or ultrasounds are performed could result in a failure to identify a serious condition. Laboratory errors related to blood work, biopsies, urinalysis, or other tests may also affect a patient's ability to receive the proper care.

Contact Our Towson, MD Medical Negligence Attorneys

When medical negligence has resulted in injuries, financial losses, or other damages, the team at Silverman Thompson can work with patients to determine who was responsible. We can document the negligence that occurred and the way a person was affected, and we will work to ensure that the compensation a person receives will address the damages that they have suffered. Contact our Towson medical malpractice claim lawyers at 410-385-2225 to set up a free consultation.