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Appellate Court Limits Collateral Estoppel in Med-Mal Cases
Maryland's Appellate Court ruled on February 10, 2026, that criminal case findings cannot automatically bar medical malpractice claims under collateral…$1.8M Verdict: Delayed Hip Infection Treatment Leads to Septic Shock
A Baltimore County jury delivered a $1.835 million verdict on January 21, 2026, against an orthopedic surgeon and his practice…Do No Harm: Maryland Daily Record’s Guide to Hiring a Medical Malpractice Attorney
On February 25, 2026, Maryland's Daily Record published "Do No Harm: A Guide to Getting a Medical Malpractice Attorney", offering practical advice to…The Innate Fire of Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury Law: LawDragon Spotlights D’Amico Pettinicchi
LawDragon's "Lawyer Limelight" series featured D'Amico Pettinicchi Injury Lawyers on March 2, 2026, profiling the Connecticut firm's pioneering work in medical malpractice, nursing home…Medication Errors
A wrong medication, wrong dosage, or missed drug interaction can cause serious harm. When a healthcare provider's medication error injures…Virginia Appeals Court Overturns $1.5M Malpractice Verdict: Expert Qualifications Matter
On February 10, 2026, the Virginia Court of Appeals reversed a $1.5 million jury verdict against Loudoun Eye Care in Loudoun Eye Care v. Bartin (VLW…Maryland’s Medical Malpractice Power Players of 2025: The Daily Record’s Elite List
On August 29, 2025, The Daily Record published its Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Law Power List, recognizing Maryland’s most influential and respected…Navigating 2025 Legislative and Regulatory Changes: What Medical Malpractice Attorneys Need to Know
As 2025 unfolds, medical malpractice lawyers across the United States face a rapidly evolving landscape of legislative and regulatory changes that directly…State Supreme Courts Shake Up Medical Malpractice Law in 2025
In 2025, state supreme courts across the U.S. delivered rulings that are reshaping medical malpractice litigation, from expanding hospital liability…Why “Nuclear” Medical Malpractice Verdicts Are Increasing in the U.S.
In recent years, medical malpractice lawyers and healthcare providers across the United States have watched jury awards climb into territory…A $40 Million Warning Shot: What a 2025 Georgia Malpractice Verdict Says About Patient Safety
In 2025, a Georgia jury returned a $40 million medical malpractice verdict in favor of a patient who developed locked-in syndrome after emergency room…
Surgical Mistakes
Surgical errors can change your life in an instant. When a surgeon's negligence causes preventable harm, you have the right…Birth-Related Injuries
Birth injuries caused by medical negligence can have devastating, lifelong consequences for both mother and child. If obstetric mistakes harmed…What to Expect When Hiring a Malpractice Lawyer (U.S.)
If you’re thinking about hiring a malpractice lawyer, it usually means something went very wrong with your medical care. You…Medical Malpractice vs. Bad Outcome: What’s the Difference?
A patient enters surgery with hope of improvement, only to experience complications. A prescribed medication causes unexpected side effects. A…Failure to obtain informed consent
You have the fundamental right to understand your medical treatment before it happens. When healthcare providers fail to disclose risks…What Is the Average Payout for a Malpractice Lawsuit?
Introduction Medical malpractice lawsuits represent a critical intersection of healthcare, law, and patient rights in the United States. When medical…Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis
When a doctor gets it wrong or takes too long to make the right diagnosis, the consequences can be devastating.…
Can I Sue a Hospital for Medical Malpractice?
The short answer is yes, but only if the hospital's failure to provide safe, competent care caused you harm. Here's…Do I Have a Case? How to Know If Medical Negligence Occurred
Not every negative medical outcome is malpractice. Understanding the difference between a known complication and negligence is the first step…What Counts as Medical Malpractice? A Simple Guide
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider deviates from the accepted standard of care in their profession and causes harm…
