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Being the victim of medical malpractice in Maryland can have life-altering consequences. Even a single act of negligence by a doctor, nurse, hospital, EMT, paramedic, anesthesiologist, or other healthcare provider can lead to catastrophic injuries or even wrongful death.
At Shelsby & Leoni, P.A., our Baltimore medical malpractice attorneys have decades of experience representing victims of negligence. We fight to hold healthcare providers accountable and secure justice for injured patients and their families.
Common Types of Medical Malpractice We Pursue Against Negligent Healthcare Providers
Medical malpractice claims generally fall into a few categories, but each can involve countless fact patterns. Our attorneys handle medical malpractice cases involving:
- Anesthesia errors
- Birth injuries (including undiagnosed birth defects)
- Cancer misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis
- Other misdiagnosis cases
- Failure to diagnose or treat illnesses
- Pediatric malpractice
- Hospital-acquired infections
- Medication and pharmacy errors
- Spinal cord injuries
- Surgical mistakes
- Wrongful death due to negligence
The Four Elements You Need to Prove in a Baltimore Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Not every medical error qualifies as malpractice. Under Maryland law, four conditions (often called the “Four D’s”) must be met:
- Duty – The provider owed you a standard of care.
- Deviation – The provider deviated from that standard of care.
- Direct Causation – That deviation directly caused injury or death.
- Damages – The injury or loss resulted in measurable harm, such as medical bills, lost wages, or wrongful death losses.
If these elements are met, you may have a valid medical malpractice claim. Our personal injury attorneys can evaluate your medical malpractice case, explain your rights, and determine the compensation available to you in a personal injury claim.
Possible Damages You Can File in a Baltimore MD Medical Negligence Case
The severity of your injuries and their long-term impact will determine what compensation you may recover. Common damages for medical mistakes include:
- Medical expenses (current and future)
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Funeral and burial costs (in wrongful death cases)
- Death benefits and survival benefits for families
We pursue the maximum compensation available, whether through settlement or, if necessary, trial. The medical malpractice attorneys at Shelsby & Leoni have decades of combined trial experience in medical malpractice litigation. We use a personalized case strategy tailored to your circumstances, and we don’t charge any fees unless we win.
Contact Our Baltimore Medical Malpractice Lawyers for a Free Consultation
If you or a loved one has been injured or if you have lost someone due to medical negligence, don’t wait to seek legal advice for your physical and emotional pain. Call Shelsby & Leoni, P.A. today for a free, in-depth analysis of your medical malpractice case.
Our Baltimore MD medical malpractice attorneys are here to help you. Let’s start with a free consultation on how we will fight for fair financial compensation for your injury.
