Warning Signs
Medical negligence can occur in any type of medical setting, during any type of procedure. Hospital and nursing negligence may include:
- Medical errors;
- Failure to properly maintain or calibrate equipment;
- Improper use of anesthesia;
- Failure of staff to properly monitor and report symptoms;
- Failure to stabilize a patient;
- Improper use of medical equipment;
- Failure to follow hospital protocol;
- Unqualified staff or understaffing;
- Birth injury or birth trauma due to medical staff negligence;
- Unnecessary surgical procedures;
- Failure to order proper tests; or
- Failure to consult with a specialist.
Expenses
Every medical malpractice claim is different, which means that the actual value of compensation depends on the circumstances. Factors may include the severity/permanency of your injury, the amount of your medical expenses, the liability of the defendant, and whether the case will be tried or settled. If the case is tried, juries and judges consider the following when deciding how much damages should be awarded: past and future medical bills caused by the negligence, past and future lost wages, physical impairment, pain and suffering, and the loss of a loved one.
Whatever your situation, it is necessary to act immediately if you wish to pursue medical negligence claims because there are statutes of limitations on these types of cases. In Maryland, you have five years form the date the injury was discovered to file suit. Wrongful death action’s must be filed within three years of the death. Please contact one of our experienced medical malpractice lawyers so we can help you recover compensation for whatever hardships you have endured.
Books & Resources
For more information on hospital and nurse negligence, the following resources are available: