Posts by Murphy Falcon & Murphy
Failure to Follow Up on Critical Lab Results: Is the Physician or Lab at Fault?
When you undergo bloodwork, a biopsy, or an emergency scan, you trust the healthcare system to deliver actionable answers. Yet, thousands of patients every year face life-threatening delays simply because someone failed to communicate or act on critical lab findings. When a dangerous condition worsens due to an unread or ignored report, determining who made…
Read More5 Benefits of Filing a Wrongful Death Claim Beyond Financial Recovery
Losing a loved one to someone else’s negligence leaves an overwhelming sense of shock, grief, and anger. In the wake of such a sudden loss, pursuing legal action might feel exhausting, especially if you view it purely as a fight over financial compensation. While securing financial support helps safeguard your family’s future, seeking justice provides…
Read MoreOff-Label Medication Errors: Hospital and Physician Liability for Unsafe Drug Administration
You trust that every drug prescribed to you in a hospital or clinic is safe, appropriate, and backed by clear clinical evidence. However, physicians frequently prescribe drugs for “off-label” uses—meaning applications not explicitly approved by the FDA. While off-label prescribing is legal and sometimes necessary, administering these medications without proper clinical justification, precise dosing, or…
Read MoreCatastrophic Burn Injuries: Building Long-Term Care and Functional Damage Models for Legal Compensation
A severe burn injury changes everything in an instant. Beyond immediate physical trauma, catastrophic burns require months or years of surgeries, skin grafts, rehabilitation, and specialized psychological care. When a severe injury occurs, securing full financial recovery isn’t just about covering immediate ER bills—it requires building an accurate long-term care and functional damage model. At…
Read MoreDefective Medical Implants: Navigating FDA Preemption Defense in Failed Hip and Knee Replacement Litigation
If you or a loved one underwent a hip or knee replacement only to suffer severe pain, metallosis, device dislocation, or emergency revision surgery, you may be dealing with a defective medical implant. Medical device manufacturers frequently hide behind a complex legal shield known as the “FDA preemption defense” to escape liability when their products…
Read MorePretextual Traffic Stops: The Legal Boundaries of Officer Authority During Routine Traffic Enforcements
Imagine driving down a Baltimore street when flashing lights appear in your rearview mirror. The officer claims you failed to signal early enough, but the true motive is to look for something completely unrelated. This is a pretextual traffic stop—a legal yet highly controversial tactic where police use a minor traffic infraction as an excuse…
Read MoreThe Legal Risks of “Smart” Features: Can Autopilot and Lane-Assist Software Create Product Liability Claims?
Imagine cruising down I-95, trusting your vehicle’s lane-assist to keep you centered and its adaptive cruise control to maintain a safe distance. Suddenly, the software miscalculates a shadow or a faded lane marker, causing a violent swerve. As semi-autonomous driving features become standard, thousands of drivers are learning that “smart” technology isn’t always safe. When…
Read MoreRobotic Surgery Complications: Who Is Liable—The Operating Surgeon or the Device Manufacturer?
Modern operating rooms across Baltimore increasingly rely on robotic systems to perform complex, minimally invasive procedures. While these systems promise precision, they add an intricate layer of technology between you and your doctor. When a robotic surgery goes wrong, the physical and emotional fallout can be devastating. Determining who is at fault requires peeling back…
Read MoreSidewalk and Walkway Hazards: Distinguishing Municipal Liability from Private Business Responsibility
Navigating the aftermath of a slip and fall can be overwhelming, especially when your injury happens on a sidewalk or public walkway. You might find yourself wondering who is responsible for the broken concrete or accumulation of ice that caused your fall. Determining accountability depends heavily on where the incident occurred. At Murphy, Falcon &…
Read MoreMulti-Vehicle Pileups on I-95: Untangling Liability When Multiple Insurance Carriers Deflect Blame
Cruising along Interstate 95 near Baltimore can quickly turn from a routine commute into a nightmare. Due to heavy commuter congestion and massive commercial shipping corridors, I-95 is a frequent site for multi-vehicle pileups. If you are caught in one of these chain-reaction crashes, the physical and emotional trauma is bad enough—but the legal aftermath…
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