Our Blog

The Maryland Court of Special Appeals recently decided a case to provide guidance as to a claim for household services in a wrongful death case. In a case where a person dies from negligence and the family can prove that he or she provided household services to the family, the jury can award that...

It can be both scary and frustrating dealing with doctors and hospitals. Here are some helpful hints. Sign up for online access to your records. This way you will always have them and you can read the records should you have questions about a diagnosis.  Call the office beforehand to make su...

A simple phrase that lets you know what we are all about. So often, lawyers don't actually listen, doctors don't actually listen.  The truth is that by listening, you can get a better understanding of the problem being explained to you. At Frank Spector Law, we listen. We take the time to hear yo...

In a recent article published in a prestigious medical journal, the authors looked at whether higher C-section rates had any effect on birth injuries and death. In medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries that we handle, often times had a C-section been done, the baby would not have had...

A Virginia anesthesiologist was ordered by a jury to pay $500,0000 to a man who was ridiculed by her during a colonoscopy. The patient turned on his phone recorder so he could document the explanation of the risks of the colonoscopy.  The phone recorder was still on after he was given anesthesia...

You know our name from TV and the internet. We speak with potential medical malpractice clients every day. We often get the same questions so I thought it would be a good idea to answer them in this blog. 1. Does Medical Malpractice Mean That  A Doctor Did It On Purpose? No. Malpractice can be ...

We have blogged on this topic before but it is an important question that comes up a lot. Some clients want to know why they cannot get the records of their loved one just by signing a medical release.  While this would be much simpler, medical records are private and they remain private even up...

Recently it was discovered that a doctor practicing in Maryland had a criminal record in another State. In response, the Maryland Board changed its procedures to now do criminal background checks on doctors who are seeking a license to practice in this State. This is a good idea. Patient safety ...

If you have been injured by a plastic surgeon, call us toll free at 1-1-800-299-4878. Or fill out one of the contact forms on this page. If you have a smartphone, just bring up our website and click to call or tap to text. Below is an excerpt from Health Digest News The public is generally unawar...

Testicular torsion means that the testicle has gotten twisted up in the spermatic cord. The testicle becomes strangulated and if it is not untwisted by surgery, the testicle will die. The symptoms are: Severe pain in one testicle Stomach or lower groin pain Nausea and vomiting Fever-but ...

TV ads are everywhere about the benefits of selling your structured settlement to get cash now.  Economic times are tough-that's true- but here are a few things you should know. 1. The structured settlement is your money and it is done to make sure that you have money from your settlement coming ...

This week we had a search on our site about pulmonary embolism from someone looking for information about it.  So today's blog is about pulmonary embolism. What is it? A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot which finds its way to the lungs.  In most cases, the clot breaks free from the leg and trav...

It is uncommon for babies who are full term to die before birth. Stillbirth has not been eliminated even with modern obstetrics.  Today's blog discusses a couple of the causes of a stillbirth which is based on our experience in handling these cases. Some Causes 1. Women with high blood pressure-H...

One of the hardest calls to our office is when a family member needs answers about whether the death of their loved one was preventable.  Many times, like this weekend, we are asked about whether an autopsy should be performed. The family may have a death certificate and the question is why shoul...

We would like to share with you two updates. Many of our cases go to mediation before trial. Mediation is when the parties to a lawsuit try to reach an out of court settlement with the help of a mediator. Mediators are generally retired judges and lawyers. Mark Kopec is now a certified mediator. ...

Our new website and logo launched over the summer has sparked lots of interest. We have had many visitors searching for different medical conditions.  More than 1 visitor has looked for information about a baby swallowing meconium.  Today's blog provides answers to this.  As a medical malpractice...

One of the important ways that you can prevent dying from a heart attack is to recognize the warning signs.  Often these signs are written off as being from muscle strains or indigestion, especially if you go to the gym or have eaten a big meal.  But don't ignore the signs because the faster you ...

The Number of Americans Using the Emergency Room is Huge In the mid 2000's, it is estimated that 119 million people went to the emergency room every year. Unfortunately, with skyrocketing insurance premiums and the inability for many to afford health care, the numbers are likely to continue. For ...

A construction company has agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to settle a lawsuit by the family of cyclist crushed by a dump truck. The cyclist died after the dump truck turned suddenly while he and another cyclist were riding in a bike lane. The firm representing the family settled another bicycle...

Frank Spector Law dedicates itself to representing victims of medical malpractice, serious personal injury and wrongful death. Our firm has represented both children and adults in many states, such as Maryland, the District of Columbia, West Virginia, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, and North ...