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Recently, the Maryland Supreme Court decided the case of Robinson v. Canton Healthcare. The issue in the was case was whether a nurse is qualified to sign the required report in a Maryland medical malpractice case. A link to the full opinion is provided. https://www.courts.state.md.us/data/opinio...

What is Florida's So Called Free Kill Law? In Florida, the current law is that if a parent loses a child due to medical malpractice and the child is 25 or older, the parent cannot recover pain and suffering damages, Also, if a child 25 or older loses a parent, and the parent is unmarried, the ad...

Unfortunately stillbirth is a persistent problem in America. Studies have shown that stillbirth is happening too often in minority communities. It is unclear as to why this is the case. Medical malpractice often goes unnoticed or unreported. However, sometimes it can happen to public figures and...

The short answer is that there is no difference between those two terms. I'm not quite sure how medical malpractice even gotten into our vocabulary because malpractice can sound like we're trying to prove that a doctor or hospital did something on purpose or maliciously or maybe even criminally, ...

Understanding Fetal Heart Monitoring: A Guide for Expectant Parents. Explore the importance of fetal heart monitoring for the health and safety of your baby. Learn about the types, benefits, and what to expect during this crucial part of prenatal care.

This question is asked of me multiple times during a week. The typical scenario is that a potential client has spoken to a friend or family who urges them to call a lawyer. Usually, there is some medical mistake. That's why the friend or family member felt wanted them to call.  But if there is no...

Almost every day, a potential client will ask me why birth injury cases are so expensive?

WHAT ARE DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS? At certain ages, a baby will be able to do more. Crawling to walking. Babbling to talking. Interacting with people. Recognizing colors, shapes. Being able to read. These are just some examples and they are called milestones by the medical profession. When these mil...

What Is This Video All About? Many of my potential clients are not aware of the generous deadlines in Maryland and DC to bring a birth injury case. So in this video, I explain what the deadlines are

We depend on our doctors to provide us with the right diagnosis. When delays occur, the illness or condition can worsen. If it's the doctor's fault, you may have the right to sue for damages in Maryland. This is important because a delayed diagnosis can cause significant damages. At Frank Specto...

Medical records are a vital part of investigating a medical birth injury case. They provide details as to what happened during the birth of your child. After birth, the medical records will document all the care provided to your child. It can be confusing as to whose medical records are whose. S...

When there is a traumatic delivery there is a concern that a baby may have brain damage because of a lack of oxygen. There can be physical signs of brain damage, including floppiness, low tine, blue color, and seizures.  But the most accurate way to determine if there is a brain damage is to take...

There is a growing popularity in Ozempic for weight loss. This drug is primarily used to treat type 1 diabetes. But now it is the latest designer drug. Lawsuits are now being filed against the manufacturer for failure to warn about dangerous side effects. It is unclear whether there will be a cla...

The short answer is yes. In cases involving injury at birth, some babies have severe brain damage or cerebral palsy. These injuries can be seen right away. The baby is sent to the NICU, has seizures, and often has evidence of brain damage on an MRI or CT Scan. But in some cases, a baby's injury ...

When a child's arm has been injured at birth, the condition is called Erb's Palsy or brachial plexus palsy. When the injury is permanent, the child will not be able to use the arm normally. The things that we do many times per day with out arms and hands are often taken for granted. Think about: ...

Sustaining a birth injury in Baltimore City, Maryland that could have been prevented can upset the family's life. Due to the fault of another person or entity, the injured baby may not be able to walk or talk or live a normal life.  There will likely be enormous medical bills and expenses. The in...

Some common questions about Medical Malpractice in Baltimore City, Maryland.

A Few Differences Between Medical Malpractice and Other Personal Injury Cases.

Parents ask me if their Maryland  health insurance or Medical Medicaid will pay for all the therapy needed for their child needed because of a birth injury. In most cases, insurance will pay for some, but not all. For example, let's say your child should have occupational and physical therapy 3 t...

In recent days, it has been reported that the Attorney General of Maryland released a report of widespread abuse going back decades in the Catholic Church. The identity of many priests were revealed as part of the investigation leading up to this report. It also has been reported that the Marylan...

The wife of Hank Williams, Jr., country music legend, died after her lung was punctured during liposuction in Florida. She had travelled from Nashville to have this done. Cosmetic procedures are often dismissed as routine and harmless. But when an invasive instrument is inserted in the body, bad ...

News reports indicate that certain lots of Similac have been recalled because these lots tested positive for Cronobacter sakazaki. Unfortunately, if a baby gets this infection, it can be life threatening. Symptoms include abnormal movements, grunting, irritability, jaundice, lethargy, poor feedin...

Many states have limits on the amount of non-economic damages, commonly known as pain and suffering. Rather than allow the jury to decide the proper amount of money to award for this part of a case, the legislatures in these states have decided arbitrarily to set a limit. The Florida Court has st...

News reports indicate that Coppertone has recalled the aerosol suntan spray. Benzene, an active ingredient in spray lotion, has been linked to cancer. Please check your suntan lotion products and discard to keep yourself safe. Frank Spector Law (www.frankspectorlaw.com)

This is a Medical News Alert. Newspapers report the medical license of Neurosurgeon Dr. Hugo Benalcazar has been suspended by the Maryland Board of Physicians. If you are a female patient or co-worker of Dr. Benalcazar and  believe you have been a victim of sexual harassment, please call 800-299-...