Medical Malpractice
[Study] Sexual Misconduct Among Healthcare Professionals
The prevalence of sexual misconduct is a serious issue-one that can affect anyone, anywhere. The healthcare industry is no exception. Cases of sexual misconduct and assault committed by notable doctors and other medical professionals have made national headlines, indicating serious issues at the institutional level. But how often do health care professionals actually receive disciplinary…
Read MoreHow Medical Malpractice Cases Work: A Step-By-Step Guide
If you or a loved one has suffered at the hands of a negligent medical professional, you may have grounds to take legal action in the form of a medical malpractice claim. Because of the number of legal hoops you may be asked to jump through during the process, it’s important that you understand what…
Read MoreHow Much of a Problem Is Medical Misdiagnosis?
If you have gone to the doctor with some kind of ailment, you know the process. They will take the time to listen to your symptoms, check you, run some tests, and provide their diagnosis. As the patient, we expect this diagnosis and the recommended treatment to be correct. Unfortunately, medical misdiagnosis is a huge…
Read MoreWhat Causes Surgical Site Infections?
Any time a person undergoes surgery, it can be a scary experience, especially when you consider all of the factors involved. The patient will be administered anesthesia and must rely on the doctor and operating room staff to perform the operation correctly and keep them safe throughout the entire process. Unfortunately, even if the surgery…
Read MoreCauses & Symptoms of Caput Succedaneum
Caput succedaneum is the swelling of an infant’s scalp, usually appearing shortly after delivery. It is most often caused by: A prolonged or difficult delivery Prolonged pressure from the mother’s vaginal walls or dilated cervix on the infant’s head Excessive pulling during the delivery Shoulder dystocia Misuse of vacuum extraction or forceps during an assisted…
Read MoreMurphy, Falcon & Murphy Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Baltimore Orioles Outfielder Nolan Reimold
In a lawsuit filed today in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, attorneys Hassan Murphy, Mary McNamara Koch and Jon Simon Stefanuca of Murphy, Falcon & Murphy, P.A. allege that the Baltimore Orioles outfielder, Nolan Reimold, sustained serious physical injuries as a result of negligent medical care at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Reimold was diagnosed with a…
Read More5 Tips to Prepare for Your First Meeting with a Medical Malpractice Lawyer
No one ever wishes to be injured as a result of medical negligence. Nonetheless, the lives of thousands are affected every year as a direct result of medical errors. How would you handle such a situation? Where would you go for answers? How do you cope? And most of all, how do you move on…
Read MoreTowson Gynecologist Dr. John Yacoub under Investigation for Photographing Patients
Dr. John Yacoub is facing scrutiny following a federal and state investigation that revealed the Towson-area OB/GYN invaded patient privacy by storing numerous images of female genitalia on his cell phone. The investigation also revealed his use and distribution of illegal drugs and a sexual relationship with a patient. It is presently unclear how many…
Read MoreJudge Certifies Class Action For Those Who Received Unnecessary Stents
On Thursday, April 4, 2013, Judge Sylvester Cox of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City certified a class action on behalf of 585 former patients of Dr. Mark Midei, a cardiologist who had been employed by the St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, Maryland. The class action alleges that Dr. Midei implanted unnecessary stents in…
Read MoreLessons Learned from Stent Abuse
If you’ve been following medical news recently, you may have seen the allegations made against a Florida hospital chain this summer, questioning the need for many of the cardiac procedures performed by their doctors. These cases, unfortunately, are not unique. Performing costly and invasive procedures at the risk of a patient and the benefit of…
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