Largo, MD Medical Malpractice Attorney

When you receive treatment from a medical provider, you place your trust in the hands of doctors, nurses, or other professionals, believing that they will treat you with care and professionalism. Unfortunately, some medical providers may not meet the standards of the medical profession, and they may fail to address your needs correctly.

Negligence by medical professionals can cause devastating injuries, leaving you wondering where to turn for help. For patients and families in Largo, Maryland who have suffered harm due to negligent care, Kisner Law can provide effective legal assistance. We help people understand how to hold negligent providers responsible for the harm they have caused, and we fight aggressively to ensure that victims will be able to receive financial compensation for their damages.

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Medical Malpractice in Hospitals, Emergency Rooms, and Doctor's Offices

Medical malpractice can occur in hospitals, private practices, urgent care centers, emergency rooms, or other settings. Common forms of negligent medical care include:

• Inadequate Emergency Care: In ERs, critical details may be overlooked by personnel who assess patients and address their immediate needs. Negligence by ER staff members can lead to delayed treatment or mismanagement of life-threatening conditions.
• Medication Errors: Prescribing or administering medicines incorrectly can cause adverse reactions or harmful side effects, or patients may not receive the necessary treatment if they are provided with the wrong drugs.
• Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis: When a doctor fails to identify a medical condition in a timely manner, a disease may progress unchecked, or a patient may receive unnecessary treatment.
• Surgical Errors: Mistakes made by surgeons or supporting staff may result in harm to bodily systems, such as the perforation of a patient's intestines. In some cases, doctors may operate on the wrong body part or even the wrong patient.
• Negligent Post-Operative Care: Infections, blood clots, and other complications may arise if patients are not properly monitored after surgery.

These errors are often related to systemic failures, including understaffing, poor communication, inadequate training, or a lack of proper safety protocols.

Birth Injuries Caused by Medical Negligence

Childbirth should be a moment of joy, but when medical professionals fail to act appropriately during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, serious injuries can affect a newborn child or a mother. Common birth injuries caused by negligence include:

• Cerebral Palsy: A lack of oxygen during delivery can cause damage to the brain and nervous system. A child's muscle tone, movement, and posture may be affected, and they may require lifelong care.
• Brachial Plexus Injuries: Damage to the network of nerves controlling the shoulders, arms, and hands can occur when stress is placed on the neck and shoulder during delivery. These injuries can result in weakness, loss of motion, or paralysis.
• Skull Fractures: Improper techniques or mistakes made related to vacuum extractors or forceps during delivery can lead to fractures and brain damage for a child.
• Infections: Failure to recognize and treat infections in the mother or baby can result in serious complications or even death.
• Uterine Rupture: This potentially life-threatening condition may occur if a prior cesarean section scar tears during labor or if too much stress is placed on the uterus by drugs such as Pitocin. Failure to monitor a mother and child during labor and failure to respond to fetal distress can put both the mother and child at risk when a uterine rupture occurs.
• Maternal Hemorrhaging: Excessive bleeding before, during, or after delivery can be fatal if it is not treated promptly.

Damages That May Be Recovered in a Medical Malpractice Claim

The consequences of medical negligence can be far-reaching, affecting every aspect of a person's life. A successful malpractice claim can provide compensation for a variety of damages, including:

• Medical Expenses: The hospital bills and other expenses related to surgeries, medications, assistive devices, and future care needs may be covered.
• Lost Income: Compensation for time away from work or diminished earning capacity due to long-term injury or disability can help a family avoid financial difficulties.
• Pain and Suffering: Financial compensation can account for the physical pain and emotional distress caused by medical malpractice.

Contact Our Largo Medical Malpractice Lawyer

When healthcare providers act negligently and cause patients to suffer injuries, Kisner Law can help victims take steps to recover compensation for their injuries and financial losses. We understand the emotional and financial impact of medical malpractice, and we are committed to making sure victims are made whole. Contact our attorney at 240-459-0097 to arrange a free consultation.