Have you been injured because a health care provider was careless, reckless, or otherwise negligent? Our Frederick medical malpractice lawyers at Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers will work to get you the compensation you need to make it through this time.
Our legal team has over 125 years of experience, during which time we have won millions for the injured and wronged in Maryland and Washington, DC.
We understand that medical malpractice can leave a person both injured and confused about what occurred. Many times, patients are misled to believe that their experience was normal and unavoidable. Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers helps clients navigate the aftermath of a preventable medical injury—we will fight to secure answers and compensation. Call (301) 936-0011 or contact us today for a free consultation!
What Counts as Medical Malpractice?
When a licensed medical professional acts outside or against medical industry standards, they have committed medical malpractice. A bad treatment outcome does not mean malpractice was committed.
A good question to ask yourself is, “Would things be different if I went to a different health care provider?”
If the answer is no, then you do not have a case. If the answer is yes or you are unsure, it is recommended that you contact an attorney. You may have a right to compensation. More than that, you may have a right to hold accountable the at-fault health care provider, potentially saving future patients from going through the same experience.
Common Types of Medical Malpractice
Malpractice may be committed in any health care setting, from the operating room to the labor and delivery room, to the patient room of a general physician.
Medical malpractice includes but is not limited to the following:
- Medication errors: This involves any negligence pertaining to medicine, such as administering the wrong type of medication, too much or too little of the correct medication, and failing to consider a patient’s known allergies and preexisting conditions when prescribing a medication.
- Anesthesia errors: Similar to errors with medication, anesthesia errors involve the incorrect administration of anesthesia, such as giving the wrong type or wrong dose, improper intubation, etc.
- Surgical errors: This includes instances in which a surgeon leaves a surgical tool in the body, uses tools that haven’t been sterilized, and/or operates on the wrong side of the body.
- Birth injuries: This type of negligence may include ignoring the mother’s symptoms, failing to address fetal distress, or delaying an emergency C-section. Please note that birth injuries may occur right before, during, or after birth.
Hospital-acquired infections may also be caused by medical malpractice, such as poor sanitation and sterilization practices. Some of the most common HAIs are blood infections, surgical site infections, and catheter-associated urinary tract infections.
How a Frederick Medical Malpractice Attorney Can Help
An attorney can make the legal process a whole lot easier to navigate. At Alpert Schreyer Injury Accident Lawyers, we have handled countless medical malpractice cases. We know what to look for when investigating, what to highlight in your case, and how to build a strong claim. We also know how to calculate how much compensation you may be entitled to.
Medical malpractice victims may be compensated for the following damages:
- Medical treatment
- Hospital care
- Disability
- Lost wages and benefits
- Pain and suffering
- Wrongful death damages, when applicable
Alpert Schreyer Injury Accident Lawyers will utilize all our resources to maximize your compensation. When you work with us, you will be given compassionate counsel and quality representation. You also won’t be charged any upfront fees—if we don’t win your case, you won’t owe us a cent.
Contact a Frederick medical malpractice lawyer online to get started with a free, no-obligation consultation.
