It's hard to imagine anything more traumatic than the amputation of a limb. It's also difficult to conceive an amputation ever happening by accident. But the reality is, wrongful amputation is more common than many people think. There are several reasons this type of amputation happens, but there's no excuse for it....
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When Does a Misdiagnosis Prove Malpractice in Maryland?
Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare practitioners are held to a very high standard in the way they practice medicine. However, that doesn't mean that every mistake necessarily means malpractice. Medical professionals are not perfect and the law does not require them to be. Rather, malpractice exists when an error is simply unreasonable...
Read MoreWaugh v. MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
A recent decision of the D.C. Court of Appeals illustrates the need for great care in filing a medical malpractice action in D.C. on time. The case arose from allegations by Brian Keith Waugh that on September 7-8, 2014, two nurses and a technician at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital botched a...
Read MoreAttorneys Schloss and Murray File Lawsuits on Behalf of Sailors and Families After USS Fitzgerald Collision
On June 17, 2017, the ACX Crystal, a container ship employed and chartered by NYK Line, one of the world’s largest shipping conglomerates, collided with the USS Fitzgerald off the coast of Japan. On November 18, 2019, attorneys David M. Schloss and Kasey K. Murray filed two lawsuits against NYK, seeking in excess of...
Read MoreAttorneys Heiden and Murray File Lawsuit Against Uber
Partners Julie Heiden and Kasey Murray have filed a lawsuit against Uber. The case alleges intentional tort claims, vicarious liability, and direct negligence against Uber all stemming from the driver’s sexual assault on our client, a young woman. Read the full article here
Medical Malpractice Damages Caps: A State by State Examination
In a medical setting, malpractice occurs when a physician, health care professional or hospital causes an injury to a patient through a negligent act or omission. Medical negligence can occur at any stage in a patient's care, from diagnosis and treatment, through aftercare or health management. When this occurs, a medical malpractice lawsuit is generally...
Read MoreHow Often Does Medical Malpractice Happen in DC?
Medical malpractice in Washington D.C. happens much more often than most patients realize. Patients typically assume their physicians and hospitals will treat them fairly, in accordance with accepted medical industry standards. Unfortunately, human errors and equipment malfunctions occur daily – putting patients’ lives in jeopardy. Take a look at the most recent available...
Read MoreA Failure to Diagnose Cancer: What Are My Rights?
Cancer is unpredictable. A person might develop cancer due to genetics, exposure, lifestyle, or pure bad luck. Cancer development is often out of everyone’s control. But when it comes to diagnosing cancer correctly and receiving treatments quickly, that is under someone’s control. Receiving prompt treatment, which means an early or timely diagnosis, increases the likelihood a...
Read MoreTop 10 Common Reasons for a Malpractice Lawsuit
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Read MoreWho Is Responsible for Injuries Sustained in the Hospital?
When you go to the hospital, you expect to leave feeling better. Whether you are there from an injury, illness, or recovering after surgery, you trust that the physicians, nurses, assistants, and administrators all have your best interests at the top of their list. Unfortunately, accidents at local area hospitals happen. And when you suffer...
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