Medical/Dental Malpractice Lawyers In Maryland Fighting For Those Injured By Medical/Dental Negligence 

Most individuals assume that when they go to see a medical/dental professional, such as their doctor, they will receive excellent care. However, this is not always the case. And sadly, many individuals experience medical/dental malpractice due to an error committed by the provider.

As medicine becomes more specialized, the instances of malpractice cases are steadily on the rise. Frequently, these cases can lead to lost wages. This is due to an inability to work, years of pain and suffering, or even wrongful death.

The lawyers at the Law Offices of Alex Poberesky, P.A., recognize how devastating medical or dental malpractice can be to our clients. Thus, if you have been the victim of malpractice, you most likely are concerned about how you will be able to provide for your family or take care of other serious financial matters. We have a proven history of being able to recover settlements for our clients.

Contact the Law Offices of Alex Poberesky, P.A. at (410) 484-0400 and ask to speak with our highly qualified medical or dental malpractice lawyer in Maryland. Our legal team has years of extensive experience in handling malpractice cases. We can offer you a free case evaluation. So if we accept your case, we will fight hard to recover fair compensation. We will also seek any other damages that may be determined to be necessary.

Can a Hospital Be Sued For Medical Malpractice? 

Hospitals, as expected, are held to a high standard of care as their services are all-encompassing. Although individual staff members and their actions are what actually cause malpractice to occur, the hospital has an obligation to ensure that all staff members are properly licensed and certified. This is for them to perform the duties and tasks that are assigned to them very well.

Hospital administrators have a responsibility to the patient to meet these requirements. If they fail to do so, they may be held accountable for the injury that occurred. Likewise, if a hospital or other medical provider causes an injury to occur that stems from medical malpractice, the victim may be awarded damages.

Some of the most common reasons that malpractice may occur at a hospital are as follows:

• Failure by the hospital to protect patient safety. This includes proper sanitation methods, fall prevention, and the proper handling of all medications.
• Understaffing is often a problem in hospitals, as they often prioritize profit over patient safety.
• Improperly maintained hospital equipment leads to serious infections and other conditions related to medical malpractice.

In the end, a hospital is obligated to take responsibility for all of the actions that take place within its facility. This includes any and all negligent actions that take place due to the conduct of the hospital’s nursing staff, doctors, and support staff. If you feel that you have experienced medical malpractice in Maryland due to a hospital’s negligence, call the Law Offices of Alex Poberesky, P.A. Schedule your free case evaluation now with our lawyer. We may be able to recover damages for you.

What Do I Need to Prove in Order to Win a Medical/Dental Malpractice Case? 

In Maryland, to win a medical/dental malpractice suit, the burden of proof rests on you. You must prove that you had a doctor-patient relationship or a professional relationship with another type of medical/dental professional. Likewise, you must also prove that the provider’s actions were not within the standards of care. In turn, the medical/dental error that was committed must have been the cause of your injury.

Why Should I Hire A Malpractice Attorney to Help Me With My Case? 

Medical/Dental malpractice laws can be extremely complicated and exceedingly difficult to understand. There is a time limit in some circumstances as to the length of time that you have to file a claim for dental or medical negligence. In addition, we can assist with the necessary legal paperwork. We can gather any evidence, such as hospital and medical/dental records, that may be needed for your case.

If you feel that you have been the victim of medical or dental malpractice, you need an experienced medical malpractice lawyer in Maryland who can fight for your rights. We strive to work diligently on behalf of our clients to recover damages and other possible compensation. Contact our law offices today at (410) 484-0400 and schedule a free case evaluation. We look forward to serving you.