Joseph Greenwald & Laake, PA Blog - Medical Malpractice

What Is Medical Negligence and What Can You Do If You Are a Victim?
Posted on Wed, 2016-08-17 15:36 by Andrew E. Greenwald in Medical Malpractice


I am Andrew E. Greenwald, partner at Joseph Greenwald & Laake, and am a former chair of the American Association for Justice Birth Trauma Litigation Group. I have given over 100 lectures to trial lawyers and other groups and have recovered $1 million or more in over 50 cases for victims of medical negligence. I am dedicated to serving victims of medical negligence, and much of my practice is devoted to just that.


People who suffer injuries or death from improper medical treatment can, in many instances, file a lawsuit against a physician, hospital or other provider for medical negligence. Here are some of the basics about medical negligence.


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Medical Malpractice Damages- Should They Be Limited?
Posted on Thu, 2016-05-19 15:00 by Burt M. Kahn in Medical Malpractice

On March 21, 2016, the American Bar Association formally announced its opposition to a proposed bill in Congress that would limit the amount of noneconomic damages that can be awarded by judges and juries in medical liability cases in state courts across the nation.  In a letter to the chairman and ranking minority member of the House Judiciary Committee, the ABA said that the bill, which would cap those damages at $250,000, violates principles of federalism and would deprive many deserving people of the chance to receive compensation for their injuries.


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New Study Demonstrates That Medical Error Is the Third Leading Cause of Death in the United States
Posted on Tue, 2016-05-10 11:08 by Burt M. Kahn in Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury


A study published in the British Journal of Medicine published on May 3, 2016 found that the third leading cause of death in the United States is medical error resulting in 251,000 deaths annually. Medical error is just behind Heart disease (611,000 deaths annually) and cancer (585,000 deaths annually). After medical error, the next largest cause of death in the United States is chronic respiratory disease (149,000 deaths annually).


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5 Ways You Can Help Prevent Medical Malpractice
Posted on Thu, 2015-10-29 15:26 by in


When we go to the doctor or the hospital, we expect our healthcare providers to perform their responsibilities without any errors. But the truth is that physicians are only human and are capable of making mistakes or committing oversights – just like the rest of us.

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What is the Maryland Medical Malpractice ‘Standard of Care’?
Posted on Fri, 2015-08-14 12:05 by Burt M. Kahn in


Two days before his 15th birthday, Samuel Metler visited a radiologist, who diagnosed him with walking pneumonia. After receiving treatment, Samuel still experienced symptoms, which grew so severe that he was rushed to the emergency room. After examination, the doctors determined that Samuel was actually suffering from heart failure.

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10 Tips for Medical Malpractice Attorneys Preparing for Expert Depositions
Posted on Wed, 2014-10-29 15:59 by JGL Associate Attorney in Medical Malpractice


In medical malpractice suits filed in Maryland, conducting a thorough expert deposition is extremely important to obtaining a successful result at trial. The following are a few important things a plaintiff’s attorneys must do in preparation for, and during the course of, an expert deposition:


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Four Steps To Help Avoid Becoming a Medical Malpractice Victim

Posted on Fri, 2014-10-24 09:56 by Burt M. Kahn in Medical Malpractice


As a medical malpractice lawyer for the past 40 years, I’ve noticed a pattern in my cases: if my clients had followed some or all of the steps listed below, they could have avoided being the subject of medical malpractice. While not a cure-all, following these steps could not only result in preventing medical negligence/malpractice, but also receiving better medical care. If, however, you or your loved one has suffered rom what you believe to be medical negligence, contact an experienced medical malpractice attorney immediately.


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Maryland High Court rules that, while generally the jury is not entitled to be told that the defendant physician is not board certified, there are instances in which that evidence may be admissible.
Posted on Fri, 2013-08-30 15:57 by Burt M. Kahn in Medical Malpractice

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In the recent case of Little v. Schneider (August 22, 2013), the Maryland Court of Appeals unanimously reinstated a $2.874 million verdict issued for a plaintiff by a Harford County, MD jury. The jury found that Dr. Schneider (acting as a specialist in vascular surgery) negligently used the wrong size graft in attempting to perform an arterial bypass. This allegedly caused massive bleeding, leaving Ms. Little permanently paralyzed.


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