Crofton, MD Medical Malpractice Attorney

When you receive medical care, you trust that doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers will make decisions based on skill and experience, attend to your needs and concerns, and treat you with professionalism. Unfortunately, medical mistakes happen far too often, and when they do, the consequences for patients and their families can be devastating. If you have suffered harm at the hands of a negligent medical professional, you can take steps to address the injuries you have suffered and recover financial compensation.

At Kisner Law, we help victims of medical negligence in Crofton, Maryland pursue justice and obtain the compensation they deserve for the harm they have suffered. With our understanding of the issues involved in these cases and our aggressive approach when representing clients, we can identify the forms of negligence that led you to suffer harm, and we can take steps to hold doctors or other providers responsible for your damages.

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The Dangers of Misdiagnosis

A misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose a patient's condition can put the patient's health at risk. When a condition is identified incorrectly, or when a doctor does not recognize serious health issues, this can lead to a delay in treatment, irreversible complications, or even wrongful death. There are a wide range of conditions that may be misdiagnosed, including:

• Cancer: Failure to identify early warning signs may allow the disease to progress to an advanced stage.
• Heart Attacks and Strokes: These issues may be mistaken for less serious conditions, such as acid reflux or migraines, leading to critical delays in treatment.
• Infections: Sepsis and other serious complications can occur if infections are not treated correctly. A missed diagnosis can lead to rapid deterioration of a person's condition, organ failure, or other forms of harm.
• Autoimmune Disorders: Conditions like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis may be misattributed to anxiety or other minor ailments, allowing symptoms to worsen.

Doctors may fail to diagnose conditions correctly for several reasons. They may ignore or minimize the symptoms reported by patients, especially in situations where they rush through appointments without fully evaluating a patient's condition. They may fail to order the appropriate diagnostic tests, or they may misread or misinterpret the results of lab work. A serious health condition may be confused with a more common illness, resulting in inappropriate treatment.

Attorney Jason Kisner works with independent medical experts to evaluate whether the proper standards of care were followed when doctors performed diagnoses. He can build strong cases to hold negligent providers accountable and secure the compensation victims deserve.

Other Common Types of Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence can occur in many forms and in a variety of healthcare settings. It may include:

• Medication Errors: Patients may be harmed when they are given the wrong drug or the wrong dosage. Patients may also suffer harm if medications interact dangerously with other drugs they are taking or if they experience allergic reactions or serious side effects. These issues may occur due to errors made by providers when writing prescriptions, mistakes made by pharmacists, or negligence when administering medications in medical facilities.
• Hospital Negligence: Hospitals are responsible for maintaining safe and clean environments, making sure staff members are properly trained, and following the appropriate standards for patient care. Issues such as poor sanitation, failure to monitor patients, inadequate staffing, or delayed response to emergencies can lead to injuries for patients.
• Birth Injuries: Improper care during pregnancy, labor, or delivery can cause serious harm to both mothers and newborns. Common birth injuries include cerebral palsy or brain damage caused by a lack of oxygen during labor and delivery, brachial plexus injuries due to improper delivery techniques, or maternal injuries due to hemorrhaging, infections, or complications from delayed C-sections.

The Impact of Medical Negligence

The effects of medical malpractice can be life-altering. Victims may endure ongoing physical pain or disabilities, and they may experience a great deal of emotional distress and a loss of trust in healthcare providers. Corrective surgeries or additional medical care may be required to address the effects of an injury, and these treatments can affect a patient's overall health.

Medical malpractice can also affect victims financially. They may lose income due to missed work while they are recovering, or their ability to earn an income in the future may be affected. Ongoing medical treatment can lead to extensive medical bills. In the most tragic cases, medical errors may result in wrongful death.

Contact Our Crofton, MD Medical Malpractice Lawyer

At Kisner Law, we work to ensure that our clients can receive full and fair compensation for all damages they have experienced due to medical negligence. Attorney Kisner takes the time to understand each client's unique experience, and he works diligently to obtain justice. Contact our office today at 240-459-0097 to arrange a free consultation.