Upper Marlboro Attorneys: Medical Malpractice Claims

At Sasscer, Clagett & Bucher (SCB) our personal injury attorneys assist clients with claims for serious injuries resulting from medical malpractice. Our lawyers have the extensive experience, access to medical experts, and substantial resources necessary to effectively pursue these difficult cases.

Was my case medical malpractice?

Not every tragic outcome results from medical negligence, and not every hospital error merits a malpractice claim. If a member of your family was seriously injured or died in connection with medical treatment, and you suspect a medical error contributed to the injury, our attorneys will review your case and help you determine what happened. Please contact our Upper Marlboro office to arrange a free consultation.

What constitutes medical negligence?

When any member of the health care profession — a doctor, a nurse, a pharmacist, a laboratory technician — fails to provide care that meets the standard established by the profession, it constitutes medical malpractice. If that negligence results in a serious injury or death, the victim (or victim's estate) is entitled to a personal injury or wrongful death claim. Successful claims will be paid by the professional's liability insurance. Examples of medical malpractice claims include those involving the following circumstances:

• Preventable birth injuries, including those resulting from obstetrical negligence in failure to perform a c-section in a timely manner, forceps injuries, and failure to diagnose pre-eclampsia or identify signs of fetal distress; and including shoulder dystocia, cerebral palsy, and hypoxia
• Emergency room and trauma center errors, including failure to admit a patient to the hospital, failure to diagnose a heart attack or stroke, and failure to refer a patient to a specialist
• Hospital negligence, including negligent staffing and failure to observe hand washing procedures, resulting in falls out of bed, bedsores, and infections
• Failure to diagnose breast, skin, testicular, or colon cancer
• Intensive care errors
• Orthopedic errors
• Cosmetic surgery failures

If you would like one of our lawyers to discuss a possible medical malpractice claim, please call 301-627-5500 or e-mail our office to arrange a free consultation. We meet with clients in offices in Upper Marlboro and La Plata.

Sasscer, Clagett & Bucher
Prince George's County, Maryland

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