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What is Medical Malpractice?

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE IS A TYPE OF CIVIL LIABILITY WHEN MEDICAL PROVIDERS FAIL TO MEET THE STANDARD OF CARE.

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider’s care falls below accepted medical standards and causes harm. A disappointing result or known complication does not, by itself, prove malpractice. Potential cases may involve a missed diagnosis, delayed treatment, medication error, or surgical mistake, depending on the circumstances.

SPEAK WITH AN ATTORNEY TO LEARN IF YOU HAVE A CASE.

Continue getting appropriate care and gather the records needed to understand what happened. Save medical records, bills, discharge instructions, and communications, and write down the treatment timeline and your concerns. A lawyer can arrange appropriate medical expert review and explain the special procedures and deadlines that may apply to a Maryland malpractice claim.

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