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      Archive for the ‘Medical Malpractice’ Category

      New York Jury Awards $1.25 Million Dollars Against Gynecologist

      A 60-year old New York woman underwent a gynecological examination in June 2000 by her regular gynecologist. During the routine exam, the gynecologist discovered a pelvic mass, but did not inform her patient of that finding. Because of continuing and varied symptoms such as frequent urination and extreme bloating, the patient continued having several more gynecological examinations over several months. Finally, she was diagnosed with having a uterine fibroid. Almost two years later, in February 2002, a second ultrasound revealed […]

      January 4, 2013 · admin · Comments Closed
      Posted in: Medical Malpractice, Negligence

      Damage Caps on Maryland Medical Malpractice Claims

      Maryland is one of 35 states to have a cap on damages awards in medical malpractice jury awards. If a state does not have such damage award caps, it seems it has become fashionable for states to look into such caps as a way to address budget cuts. What do damage award caps have to do with state’s budgets you ask? Well, it seems that the cost of Medicaid for states has become untenable, so governors and legislatures in order […]

      January 4, 2013 · admin · Comments Closed
      Posted in: Medical Malpractice, Negligence

      Maryland Medical Malpractice Case and Strict Liability in Products Liability

      In February 2008, Kimberly E. Williams underwent surgery at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center. The following year, as a result of unbearable abdominal pain, Williams went to a Maryland hospital emergency room. It was discovered that a “shim”, a curved metallic surgical tool with three plastic prongs, had broken off and been left in her pelvis during the hysterectomy procedure. Suit has been filed against the United States for medical negligence in the United States District Court for the District of […]

      January 4, 2013 · admin · Comments Closed
      Posted in: Medical Malpractice

      Arbitration Agreements in Maryland Nursing Home Medical Malpractice Cases

      When faced with the decision of admitting a loved one into a nursing home, it would be advisable to be wary of the paperwork that is unceremoniously put in front of your loved one or you as their representative for signing. It has become the norm for nursing homes to include in their contracts arbitration clauses, or among the many documents to be signed separate arbitration agreements. At first blush, this may not be something that seems concerning¸ however one […]

      January 4, 2013 · admin · Comments Closed
      Posted in: Medical Malpractice, Negligence


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