Category: Surgical Errors

Robotic surgeries are becoming more commonplace in Maryland and elsewhere as operations become more high-tech. However, these robotic devices do not always prevent surgical errors. In a medical malpractice case that just concluded in another state, a woman was awarded more than $100,000 after a malfunction in the robotic...

It has been called a medical malpractice nightmare -- a woman suffering from a blocked colon was the victim of a botched surgery that forced the amputation of her left leg and a permanent colostomy bag. Maryland residents may be familiar with this case as the woman in question has spent the...

When a patient goes to the doctor, he or she is putting their trust into the doctor's hands. The patient believes that the doctor will make good decisions that are in the patient's best interest, and they believe that the doctor is highly trained and skilled enough to avoid making any critical...

Many Maryland residents dread going to the hospital, particularly when a medical procedure is scheduled. For many, the entire process represents a loss of control and immersion into an unfamiliar world in which strangers make significant decisions regarding one's health and wellness. Many people fear that a mistake will be made, and...

When a nurse throws away an organ being used in an organ transplant surgery, the hospital involved can be accused of negligence. In one recent case where this reportedly occurred, the allegations involve the donor of the kidney being the patient's brother. A nurse supposedly threw away a perfect transplant match right...

With the amount of errors that occur in a hospital or other medical facility, surgery is usually an event that many people are nervous about. A number of Maryland residents may wonder how so many surgical errors could happen. A recent study has shown that many of the errors are attributed to...

Medical care is something that no person should feel the need to compromise on. Should they find themselves in need of a procedure, they should also be able to trust their medical professionals to provide the proper care and follow the needed protocols. Any mistake on the part of the doctor, such...

Any Maryland resident that follows news coverage may be aware of surgical errors that take place. These can be both costly and expensive for those involved. While often thought to be rare, a recent article about one specific hospital shows that surgical errors are actually on the rise.

No matter where you are, whether here in Maryland or somewhere else in the United States, a medical emergency can cause panic, confusion and distraction. The truth of the matter is this type of confusion can also occur inside the operating room. When confusion takes place during surgery, it can lead to 

It is not just medical professionals that must be held accountable for keeping patients safe. The hospitals and facilities in which these professionals work also hold responsibility, and if a doctor is acting negligently, the facility can also be held financially liable for the damages caused to victims. A...