STD Lawsuit Attorney Practicing Nationwide and Licensed in Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Florida
Representation by the Lawyer Who Pioneered These Cases
In 1988, attorney Susan R. Green brought the first successful lawsuit in Maryland for knowingly exposing a partner to a sexually transmitted disease. This groundbreaking case established the legal precedent that enabled hundreds of women (and men) to recover compensation for the heart-breaking diagnosis and agonizing aftermath.
Important! If you suspect you have contracted a sexually transmitted disease (STD), it is critical to get cultured and have your blood drawn as soon as possible. Waiting too many days may make it medically and legally impossible to prove that a certain individual infected you. Early, aggressive treatment also minimizes future symptoms of outbreaks.
After you've been diagnosed, contact the Law Office of Susan R. Green in Towson, Maryland. Our law firm provides aggressive representation to clients nationwide and is licensed in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Florida. Call for a free, confidential case evaluation at 866.705.4407.
Sexual Disease Litigation
In the landmark STD case, B.N. vs. K.K., Ms. Green argued that a doctor who knew he had genital herpes owed a duty to his intimate dating partner to tell her he was infected or refrain from infecting her. We were able to prove that the doctor knew, or should have known that he was infected and held him accountable for her exposure and contracting of genital herpes.
Thanks to the Law Office of Susan R. Green, Maryland courts and other jurisdictions today recognize a legal obligation of an infected person to warn a sexual partner, refrain from (unprotected) sex, or take full precautions to prevent transmission. We have successfully litigated STD transmission cases involving partners who knew or should have known they were carrying:
- Genital herpes (HSV-2)
- Human papillomavirus (HPV)
- HIV (AIDS virus)
What monetary damages can an STD victim collect? It depends on which STD and the impact on that person's life. HPV can cause cervical cancer (which kills 4,000 women each year) and other rare cancers. Women who develop precancerous cells may require a full hysterectomy. AIDS (HIV) attacks the immune system, making the person vulnerable to all types of infections, some debilitating or fatal. None of these STDs is curable, but they can be kept in check with medical intervention.
Victims can seek economic damages (medical testing; treatment of sores, lesions and genital warts; lifetime medications) and non-economic damages (emotional trauma, painful or humiliating symptoms, inability to bear children, damage to personal relationships).
Non-Sexual Transmission and Non-Infection
It is not necessary to have sexual contact (e.g., dirty drug needles, contaminated blood supply). It is also not necessary to actually become infected to bring a claim for emotional damages:
- We represented a business traveler who upon climbing into bed, was stuck by the needle a housekeeper had used to inject heroin. He lived in terror that he would develop HIV or hepatitis-C. The trauma led to psychiatric counseling, discontinued relations with his spouse and eventually divorce. The maid had limited assets, but we recovered substantial damages through workers' compensation and a premises liability claim against the hotel.
Susan R. Green has an established track record in the handling of these cases, and she remains a recognized authority. Let her determine if you have a viable claim for damages. Contact our law office today for a free, discreet consultation and compassionate support during this difficult time.
