Sharpsburg, Maryland Medical Malpractice Attorney

Skilled Maryland Lawyer for Injuries Caused by Medical Negligence in Sharpsburg

Hospitals, clinics, and other medical institutions are held to rigorous standards of care, but acts of negligence can still happen. If you or someone you care about has been injured by a healthcare professional's mistakes or failure to provide proper care, you can take steps to secure the rightful compensation you are owed by filing a medical malpractice claim.

Medical institutions are often backed by lawyers and powerful insurance companies who will attempt to deflect liability at every turn. In the face of strong opposition, a medical malpractice lawyer can be your best advocate, helping you assemble all the evidence to build an airtight claim. At Serafini Law, we have built up a reputation for aggressive representation, and we fight to achieve the best possible outcome in every case we take on.

What Is Medical Malpractice?

In Maryland, you can only file a claim for medical malpractice if a healthcare provider owed you a duty of care as a patient, and the healthcare provider's negligence resulted in you getting injured and subsequently suffering damages. At Serafini Law, our attorney will go over your case in detail, taking great pains to establish that there was a duty of care and identifying exactly how the healthcare provider violated that responsibility.

The Statute of Limitations in Medical Malpractice Claims

All personal injury claims in Maryland are bound by a time limit known as the statute of limitations. Under most circumstances, you have five years after an act of medical malpractice to file a claim, or three years after discovering the injury, whichever occurs first.

If you suspect that medical malpractice has occurred, we urge you to take legal action as soon as possible while the evidence can still be easily procured. Medical institutions may attempt to sweep incidents of malpractice under the rug, but if you file a claim early on, you can preserve the proof for your claim. Our lawyer will work with you to gather and preserve evidence, ensuring that you will be able to take steps to recover compensation.

Examples of Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice can take many different forms, and it can be perpetuated by doctors, nurses, surgeons, and other professionals who were responsible for your care. At Serafini Law, we can represent you in different kinds of malpractice claims, including:

• Errors in diagnosis, including delayed diagnoses
• Failure to treat a medical condition
• Misuse of anesthesia in surgery, whether too much or too little,
• Failure to obtain informed consent before a dangerous procedure
• Surgery on the wrong site of the body
• Perforation of an organ during surgery
• Birth injuries to a baby or mother

At Serafini Law, we want to make sure you receive meaningful compensation after an act of malpractice. Compensation for your injuries can account for economic damages, such as your lost wages, treatment expenses, and reduced earning capacity, as well as non-economic damages related to your suffering and your diminished quality of life.

In many cases, Serafini Law can negotiate a settlement on your behalf without having to go to court. However, if the medical provider or their insurance company refuses to cooperate, we can take your medical malpractice claim to arbitration and then to court, if needed. No matter what, our attorney will always act in your best interests, keeping you informed of any developments during your case.

Meet With a Sharpsburg, MD Medical Malpractice Lawyer Today

When the negligence of a healthcare provider causes you to suffer injuries, you deserve a comprehensive remedy for your damages. At Serafini Law, we are proud to represent residents of Sharpsburg in medical malpractice claims. We will provide the representation you need in and outside of the courtroom, working to ensure that you will be fully compensated for your injuries. To schedule a free consultation, call our offices at 240-744-1600 today or contact our offices online.