Medical Malpractice - Frequently Asked Questions
Our law office handles cerebral palsy cases in Maryland, Virginia , Baltimore, and Washington, DC
In an effort to increase awareness on medical malpractice we have collected the most frequently asked questions and answered them. We believe the more people understand and are aware of medical malpractice the more it can be prevented. Everyone can make a mistake but when a doctor's negligence hurts your life - that's medical malpractice. For additional information check out our Medical Malpractice topics on our injury blog.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medical Malpractice?
This is one of our top questions and definitely the most important question to properly understand. Medical malpractice is when a medical professional actions falls below a reasonable level. A medical expert may need to be present to properly determine if the doctor failed to adhere a reasonable level of care. If the actions caused injury or illness to a patient, the patient may file a legal claim to seek compensation for their losses and suffering.
A second part to this question would be, what is NOT medical malpractice. A bad outcome is not necessarily medical malpractice. Sometimes unintended complications can occur that may cause a bad outcome. Typically these complications (infection and bleeding, etc) are included in the consent form signed before surgery.
Due to the complicated nature of medical malpractice we recommend highly that you speak to a qualified and experienced medical malpractice lawyer. Greenberg & Bederman handles medical malpractice cases and has worked with quality medical experts to represent our clients.
What are some common types of Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice is a general used to describe any type of medical negligence that causes injury. Some of the most common types of medical malpractice are:
Read more about different types of medical malpractice
How long do I have to file a Medical Malpractice claim?
The statute of limitations in Maryland is three years. Typically this means you have three years after the malpractice occurs. However if for example you were not properly diagnosed for cancer and you just found out you do in fact have cancer, you have three years from the date of discovery. The statute of limitations is different in different states. As always it is important to speak to a qualified medical malpractice lawyer to help with this process.
If you or a loved one has suffered from cerebral palsy, call a Maryland Medical Malpractice lawyer at Greenberg & Bederman at (301) 589-2200 or toll free (888) 926-8583 , Baltimore (443) 573-1111or submit an online medical malpractice cerebral palsy questionnaire.
The initial malpractice consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your cerebral palsy or malpractice case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. AÂ lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations, so please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.
