Upper Marlboro, MD Medical Malpractice Attorney

When visiting doctors' offices or receiving care at emergency rooms, hospitals, or other medical facilities, people place their trust in healthcare professionals to provide the appropriate treatment and protect their health and well-being. Unfortunately, medical providers do not always earn this trust, and patients may suffer harm if the proper care is not provided.

Medical negligence can lead to serious injuries and long-term health complications. In these situations, patients may have options, but they may be unaware of their rights or the steps they can take to address the harm they have suffered. At Kisner Law, we help patients and their families hold medical professionals and institutions accountable for injuries caused by negligence. We fight aggressively to ensure that victims will be fully compensated for the damages they have suffered.

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Who May Be Held Liable in a Medical Malpractice Case?

Medical malpractice claims may address multiple types of errors or other forms of negligence that have caused patients to suffer injuries. Some of the parties who may be liable in these cases include:

• Doctors and Primary Care Physicians: A doctor may be held liable for misdiagnosing a condition, failing to order the tests needed to make a proper diagnosis, recommending the wrong treatments, or other forms of negligence that cause harm to patients. When physicians do not follow standard protocols or do not recognize the signs of serious illness, the consequences for patients can be life-threatening.
• Surgeons: Mistakes during surgery, such as failing to control bleeding, leaving objects inside a person's body, or even operating on the wrong body part, can lead to serious harm for patients.
• Nurses: Nursing staff are responsible for administering medications, monitoring patients, and following the instructions of physicians. Errors such as administering the wrong doses of medications, failing to monitor a patient's vital signs, or failing to address a patient's needs may constitute negligence.
• Hospital Staff and Medical Facilities: A hospital or medical center may be liable for systemic failures, including understaffing, lack of proper supervision, inadequate training, or failure to enforce safety procedures. When these institutional shortcomings cause harm, the facility itself may be held accountable.
• Laboratories and Diagnostic Centers: When lab technicians mislabel samples, provide inaccurate test results, or delay processing, patients may be misdiagnosed, or they may receive improper treatments. A failure to detect serious conditions, such as cancer or infections, can lead to worsening health.
• Pharmacies and Pharmacists: Medication errors can have severe consequences. A pharmacist may be liable for harm suffered by a patient due to prescriptions that were filled incorrectly or the failure to identify dangerous drug interactions.

How Medical Malpractice Injuries Affect Patients

The effects of medical malpractice can be serious. Patients may suffer from:

• Delayed or incorrect treatment, resulting in the progression of an illness or condition
• Permanent disabilities or impairments, such as brain damage or loss of mobility
• Infections caused by unsanitary surgical environments or improper care
• Medication-related complications, such as allergic reactions or harmful side effects
• Birth injuries to mothers or infants, such as cerebral palsy, nerve damage, infections, or hemorrhaging
• Emotional trauma, including a loss of trust in healthcare providers

An injury can impact a patient's ability to work, live independently, and maintain a high quality of life. Families may suffer when a loved one becomes dependent on long-term care or suffers a wrongful death due to medical negligence.

Recovering Compensation for Medical Malpractice Injuries

Through a medical malpractice claim, an injured patient may be compensated for a wide range of damages, including:

• Medical expenses, including the costs of corrective treatment, surgeries, medications, therapy, and ongoing care
• Lost income during a person's recovery and any impact on their future employment
• Pain and suffering, which may address both physical pain and emotional distress resulting from an injury
• Loss of enjoyment of life in cases where patients can no longer engage in activities they once enjoyed

Medical experts, financial professionals, and other specialists can help document the full extent of a person's injuries and losses. At Kisner Law, our experience working with insurance companies can help ensure that clients will be able to build strong cases that will protect their interests and maximize the compensation they can receive.

Contact Our Upper Marlboro, Maryland Medical Malpractice Lawyer

For anyone who has suffered harm due to negligent medical care, legal representation by an experienced attorney can help ensure that they will be able to move forward with their lives, avoid financial difficulties, and address their losses. At Kisner Law, we can provide guidance on the best steps injury victims can take to protect their rights and recover the financial compensation they deserve. Contact us today at 240-459-0097 to book a free consultation.