Archives for November 2021
What is Forced Arbitration and Why is it Generally Bad for Consumers?
Do you read the fine print before signing agreements on-line such as putting a loved one in a nursing home, consent forms for surgery or emergency treatment or employment agreements? “Forced arbitration clauses are...
Read Full Post4 of the Worst Medical Malpractice Cases
Medical malpractice typically occurs when a healthcare provider deviates from the applicable standard of care. These mistakes are often due to oversight or missed information. However, in some situations, there is such a flagrant...
Read Full Post5 Myths About Medical Malpractice Claims
As an experienced medical malpractice lawyer who handles cases in D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, Bertram & Murphy hears its fair share of myths about medicine and malpractice claims. We want to be sure that...
Read Full PostCan You Appeal a Medical Malpractice Verdict?
Medical malpractice cases are complex and often hinge on expert witness testimony. This can explain why these cases are appealed more often than most other types of personal injury cases. If you are worried...
Read Full PostHow To Get My Medical Records in Maryland
You will need all of your key medical records if you want to pursue a medical malpractice claim in Maryland. Medical records are valuable evidence of your medical condition, your treatment, and any changes...
Read Full PostAziyo Bone Matrix Putty – Tuberculosis Recall Lawsuit
A contaminated bone repair product used in orthopedic and spinal surgeries may be responsible for a recent tuberculosis outbreak that left more than 100 people infected and at least eight dead, news reports say....
Read Full Post5 Medication and Pharmacy Error Stories You Should Know
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration receives more than 100,000 reports regarding medication errors each year. Medication errors occur when healthcare professionals make a mistake in prescribing, dispensing, or giving medications. Researchers estimate that...
Read Full PostVirginia’s Medical Malpractice Cap on Damages
For years, we have known that Virginia’s medical malpractice cap resulted in unfair outcomes. However, the Washington Post recently featured an opinion piece from an attorney who clearly outlines the issues with this system....
Read Full PostBertram & Murphy Announces High-School Student Scholarship Opportunity
Bertram & Murphy is a medical malpractice law firm that focuses on helping medical malpractice victims seek justice in the form of adequate compensation for their losses. Having handled several of these complex cases...
Read Full PostThe Heartbreaking Story of a Florida Woman Who Was Unable to Seek Justice After Her Son Died of Birth Injuries
The Miami Herald recently told one of the most tragic birth injury stories we have ever heard. Following a tough delivery where he suffered oxygen deprivation, Reggie Jacques continued to fight for his life....
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