Baltimore Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional deviates from the accepted standard of care, leading to injury or death. Victims of medical malpractice often face devastating consequences, from physical pain and emotional trauma to overwhelming financial burdens. At Hardball Law, we are dedicated to fighting for the rights of medical malpractice victims in Baltimore, Maryland, ensuring that they receive the compensation they deserve. Contact our Baltimore medical malpractice lawyer to evaluate your case and find out how we can help.

Important Facts About Maryland Medical Malpractice Law

Medical malpractice is a complex area of personal injury law that requires a deep understanding of both legal and medical principles. In Maryland, medical malpractice claims must meet specific criteria to be considered valid. To succeed in a claim, the victim must prove the following:

1. A doctor-patient relationship existed – The healthcare provider owed a duty of care to the patient.
2. The provider was negligent – The provider failed to meet the standard of care that a reasonably competent healthcare professional would have provided under similar circumstances.
3. The negligence caused injury – The provider’s actions or inactions directly resulted in harm to the patient.
4. The injury led to damages – The victim suffered losses, such as medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, or loss of quality of life.

Before a lawsuit can ever be filed, the plaintiff’s attorney must have a qualified medical expert review the case and certify that the claim has merit, meaning in the expert’s view, the applicable standard of care was not met, and this failure caused the injury complained of. Maryland law includes complicated criteria regarding who is qualified to provide this certificate of merit and also imposes strict timelines for filing a case which can be difficult to calculate. Getting help from an experienced Baltimore medical malpractice lawyer sooner rather than later can help ensure your case is filed timely and appropriately.

Types of Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle

At Hardball Law, we handle a wide range of medical malpractice cases in Baltimore, including:

• Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis: When a doctor fails to correctly diagnose a condition or misses or delays a diagnosis, the patient may miss out on critical treatment opportunities, leading to worsening of the condition or even death.
• Surgical Errors: Surgical errors can range from operating on the wrong site to leaving surgical instruments inside the patient. These mistakes can have life-threatening consequences.
• Medication Errors: Incorrect prescriptions, dosage errors, or administering the wrong medication can result in severe harm or death.
• Birth Injuries: Mistakes during childbirth can lead to long-term disabilities for both the mother and child. These injuries can result from improper use of forceps, failure to perform a timely C-section, mishandling of the fetus, or mismanagement of labor in any number of ways.
• Anesthesia Errors: Anesthesia errors, such as administering too much or too little anesthesia, can result in permanent injury or even death.
• Failure to Treat: When a healthcare provider correctly diagnoses a condition but fails to provide adequate treatment, the patient’s condition can worsen unnecessarily.

Maryland has a statute of limitations that limits the time a victim has to file a medical malpractice claim. Typically, victims must file within five years of the date of injury or within three years of discovering the injury, whichever comes first. Given these strict deadlines, it is crucial to act quickly if you suspect you are a victim of medical malpractice.

Why Choose Hardball Law for Your Baltimore Medical Malpractice Claim?

Hardball Law, led by attorney Susan R. Green, is committed to providing aggressive representation for victims of serious injuries in Baltimore. We understand the complexities of medical malpractice cases and work tirelessly to hold negligent healthcare providers accountable.

We offer a client-centered approach, ensuring that you are informed and involved in every step of the legal process. Our goal is to secure maximum compensation for your injuries, covering medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related damages.

Contact Hardball Law for a Free Consultation

If you or a loved one has suffered due to medical malpractice in Baltimore, Maryland, you can’t face this battle alone. Contact Hardball Law today by calling 410-494-7400 or submitting our online form for a free consultation. We will evaluate your case, explain your legal options, and guide you through the process of seeking justice. Let us fight for you so you can focus on your recovery.