Medical Malpractice

You trust pharmacy staff to hand you the exact prescription your doctor ordered. A simple mix-up in potency can trigger severe organ damage, toxic overdose, or medical collapse. If you suffered harm because a pharmacy technician dispensed the wrong dosage strength, you may wonder who is ultimately accountable. At Murphy, Falcon & Murphy in Baltimore,…

You put your trust in medical professionals to give you clear, accurate answers when your health is on the line. At Murphy, Falcon & Murphy in Baltimore, our legal team regularly sees the devastating harm that occurs when that trust is broken. Whether a physician diagnoses the wrong condition or takes months to spot what…

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…

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…

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…

We often hear the word “routine” before a medical procedure and feel a sense of relief. Whether it’s a gallbladder removal at Johns Hopkins or a minor orthopedic fix at a local Baltimore clinic, you trust that the system is designed to keep you safe. But in the high-pressure environment of Maryland’s major hospital systems,…

Hearing the words “you have cancer” stops time. But learning that a doctor missed the signs months—or even years—ago adds a layer of betrayal to the fear. You trust medical professionals to protect your health, and when that trust is broken, the consequences can be fatal. At Murphy, Falcon & Murphy, we know that a…