Rockville, Maryland Medical Malpractice Attorney

Lawyer for Medical Negligence in Rockville, MD

When medical professionals betray your trust and fail in their duty to provide the proper treatment, the impact on you and your family can be devastating and life-altering. At Serafini Law, our dedicated Rockville, Maryland medical malpractice attorney advocates for victims of medical negligence. With our extensive experience and our deep understanding of Maryland's medical malpractice laws, we can help you navigate the legal process and secure the compensation you deserve.

Understanding Medical Malpractice in Rockville

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider's negligence causes a patient to suffer harm. Multiple types of medical errors may occur, and when doctors or other providers fail to meet the expected standards, patients and their families may experience devastating injuries.

Our lawyer can help address forms of medical negligence such as:

• Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis: When a doctor does not identify a condition correctly, the consequences for a patient can be severe. Rushed appointments or overworked staff can lead to overlooked symptoms or misinterpreted test results. Delays in diagnosing cancer, heart conditions, neurological disorders, or other issues can lead to serious harm for patients.
• Surgical Errors: Even at medical facilities with advanced equipment, surgical mistakes can occur and they can result in severe pain, trauma, and lifelong complications for victims. Mistakes may involve procedures performed on the wrong part of the body, items left inside a patient after a procedure, or damage to internal organs due to misuse of surgical tools.
• Medication Mistakes: Issues such as administering the wrong medication, using an incorrect dosage, or failing to consider interactions with other drugs can lead to serious health issues.
• Birth Injuries: The joy of welcoming a new life can quickly turn to heartbreak when medical mistakes lead to serious, lifelong injuries. Birth injuries affecting babies may lead to issues such as cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injuries, and forms of trauma caused by negligent care. Birth injuries may also affect mothers, leading to serious injuries and lasting health complications.
• Emergency Room Negligence: Rockville's emergency departments are often overwhelmed, but this is no excuse for substandard care. Failure to appropriately triage patients, misreading vital signs, or prematurely discharging patients can have devastating consequences.
• Anesthesia Complications: Administering anesthesia is a delicate process that requires a high level of care and attention. Errors can lead to brain damage, organ failure, or even wrongful death. Anesthesia overdoses, failure to monitor patients properly, or neglecting to account for a patient's medical history when administering anesthesia can cause patients to suffer serious harm.
• Failure to Obtain Informed Consent: Patients have the right to make informed decisions about their medical care. When healthcare providers in Rockville fail to explain procedures, potential risks, or alternative treatments adequately, they violate this fundamental right. Patients may take steps to address harm they have suffered because they underwent procedures that they would have refused if they had been given the proper information.

At Serafini Law, we have extensive experience handling these and other medical malpractice cases. Our team will investigate your case thoroughly, consult with medical experts, and fight tirelessly to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve.

Navigating Maryland's Medical Malpractice Laws

Maryland's medical malpractice laws involve a variety of intricate issues that can be challenging to navigate without legal guidance. Key concerns to address include:

• Statute of Limitations: Time is limited to file a claim, so it is crucial to act quickly. The time limits for filing medical malpractice claims will usually be three years after the discovery of an injury or five years after the date when the injury occurred. Our team will ensure that your case is filed on time while following all Maryland regulations.
• Certificate of Qualified Expert: This certification is required within 90 days of filing a claim to validate that medical malpractice occurred.
• Damage Caps: Maryland law places a limit on non-economic damages, but there is no limit on economic damages. We can help ensure that all damages will be calculated correctly in your case.

Types of Compensation in Rockville Medical Malpractice Cases

Victims of medical malpractice deserve compensation for the immense physical, emotional, and financial burdens they have endured. Compensation that may be available will include:

• Medical expenses (past and future)
• Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• In cases of wrongful death, funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and other damages suffered by surviving family members

Contact Our Rockville, MD Medical Malpractice Lawyer

When injuries have been caused by medical negligence, the experienced attorney at Serafini Law is here to fight for your rights and help you on the path to recovery. Contact us at 240-744-1600 for a free consultation. We will listen to your story and help you take the first step toward healing and justice.