Bowie, MD Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical care is built on trust. Patients rely on doctors, nurses, and hospital staff to act professionally, provide treatment that meets the expected standards, and take care to address their needs. When that trust is broken, the consequences can be devastating. In Bowie, Maryland, patients who suffer injuries due to medical negligence can take steps to recover compensation through medical malpractice claims. Attorney Jason Kisner and the team at Kisner Law work with patients who have suffered harm, taking aggressive legal action and fighting to hold negligent medical providers accountable for the harm they have caused.

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Emergency Room and Hospital Errors

Hospitals and emergency departments are high-pressure environments where decisions must be made quickly. However, this urgency does not excuse carelessness by doctors, nurses, or other staff members. Mistakes made by ER personnel or others who work in hospitals can have serious consequences for patients, affecting their long-term health and potentially even leading to wrongful death.

Some of the most common emergency room and hospital errors include:

• Delayed Diagnosis or Treatment: Failing to recognize and treat a serious condition, such as a heart attack, stroke, or internal bleeding, can result in permanent harm or death.
• Misdiagnosis: When symptoms are incorrectly attributed to a minor issue rather than a serious medical condition, patients may be discharged without receiving appropriate treatment.
• Medication Errors: The wrong drugs may be administered to patients, or incorrect dosages may be used. Failure to review a patient's medical history and the medications they are currently taking could lead to dangerous allergic reactions or harmful drug interactions.
• Surgical Errors: Mistakes may be made during surgery that seriously injure patients. Carelessness or clerical errors could lead to the wrong procedure being performed, an operation on the wrong part of the body, or surgery being performed on the wrong patient altogether. Other errors may include leaving instruments inside a patient or incorrect administration of anesthesia.
• Birth Injuries: Negligence by hospital staff during labor and delivery can lead to serious injuries that may affect a newborn child or a mother. Issues such as cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, brain damage, or maternal hemorrhaging may be caused by failure to respond to fetal distress, delays in performing Cesarean sections, or other forms of negligence.
• Failure to Monitor Patients: When staff members do not observe patients correctly or monitor their conditions, they may fail to recognize serious issues that could affect a person's health. These issues may occur when patients stay overnight in a hospital or while they are recovering from surgery.
• Infections and Unsanitary Conditions: Hospitals that fail to maintain clean environments, sterilize instruments, or take other steps to prevent infections may expose patients to harmful bacteria or other toxins.

Other Forms of Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence is not limited to emergency care. Patients may suffer harm in various healthcare settings due to a wide range of errors, including:

• Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis: During checkups, doctors may fail to identify illnesses such as cancer or autoimmune conditions. An incorrect diagnosis may cause the condition to worsen or become untreatable.
• Prescription Mistakes: Doctors may make errors when writing prescriptions, or pharmacists may fill prescriptions incorrectly. These issues can lead to harmful drug interactions, dangerous side effects, or other complications.
• Improper Treatment: Medical providers may use the wrong procedures or medications, or they may fail to follow accepted medical guidelines. These issues can result in significant harm for patients.
• Failure to Obtain Informed Consent: Doctors are required to explain the risks of a procedure to a patient and make sure they have all the information they need to consent to treatment. Patients who suffer harm because they did not have the information needed to provide consent may hold providers responsible for injuries that they have suffered.

Contact Our Bowie Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Negligent medical care can harm patients in many ways. Dealing with the aftermath of these situations can be difficult, especially when a person will need extensive medical treatment and is unable to maintain employment or manage their daily activities. At Kisner Law, we help patients hold healthcare providers accountable for injuries caused by substandard care or other forms of negligence. With our help, patients can recover the compensation they need to rebuild their lives.

To arrange a free consultation with our attorney, call 240-459-0097 or contact us online. We will explain your legal options, advise you on the best steps you can take to protect your interests, and provide the representation you need to recover the compensation you deserve.