Medical Malpractice
Last updated on November 24, 2025
Experience And Success In Medical Malpractice Claims
After suffering serious injuries, illnesses or other complications as a result of medical negligence, you may be experiencing feelings of betrayed trust as well as the very real financial issues that come from repeat surgeries, lost wages and other issues. Talk with a lawyer from our firm to discuss your rights and options.
At the Law Offices of Joel L. Katz, LLC, our Annapolis medical malpractice attorneys have 125 years of combined legal experience handling all types of medical malpractice claims. We take cases involving doctor errors, medical mistakes and related negligence claims for clients in Annapolis and Chestertown, along the Eastern Shore and throughout Maryland.
We take cases involving medical staff and physician errors, including:
- Misdiagnosis: When doctors fail to recognize obvious signs of cancer or other serious ailments or incorrectly diagnose symptoms, they can be held liable for the damages and losses that result.
- Hospital errors: During emergencies and other medical procedures, as well as during the regular course of providing medical care, hospital errors often cause serious injuries and illnesses. Unsafe conditions in hallways and on stairs, defective hospital equipment and faulty medical devices are common causes of hospital injuries.
- Surgical errors: Surgical errors can include botched surgeries, incorrect and unnecessary procedures, operating on the wrong body part and leaving surgical equipment in patients’ bodies after surgery.
- Medication errors: When doctors or pharmacists give patients the wrong prescription, overprescribe dosages or prescribe dangerous medication, serious complications and even wrongful death can result.
- Birth injuries: It is particularly tragic when a child suffers serious illness or injury as a result of medical negligence during birth.
We have the experience and knowledge to represent your interests effectively and help you obtain full and fair compensation in your medical malpractice case.
Medical Malpractice FAQs
What is Needed for a Successful Medical Malpractice Case?
Not all poor medical results are the result of malpractice. Bad outcomes can result even when doctors and other health care providers get it right. However, if your doctor failed to conduct your treatment in the same way that an equally qualified peer would have, he or she may have acted negligently.
If the doctor’s negligence resulted in an injury or damage to you, then the elements of malpractice may exist. Our lawyers have over 125 years of combined experience and the resources to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding your claim.
Can I Only File a Malpractice Claim Against a Doctor?
No. A medical malpractice suit can be brought against a nurse, a lab technician, a psychiatrist and any other professional who administers medical care. Health care facilities such as hospitals and clinics can also be held liable for malpractice.
What are Some Common Examples of Malpractice?
Malpractice can derive from a provider’s act of negligence, but it can also happen when a provider fails to act. Examples of medical malpractice include:
- Misdiagnosis
- Failure to diagnose
- Errors made during surgery
- Pharmacy errors
- Failure to provide the proper treatment
In addition, it may be considered malpractice if a doctor fails to warn you that a recommended treatment has risks or is potentially dangerous.
Contact The Law Offices of Joel L. Katz, LLC, For Free Initial Consultations
Medical malpractice cases are complicated, and not every problem with medical care rises to the level of medical malpractice. Talk with an experienced attorney from our firm, free of charge, to determine whether you have a viable claim and discuss the next steps. Call us at 410-973-3848 or email us for a free initial consultation.
- Birth injuries
- Cancer misdiagnosis
- Doctors errors
- Hospital errors
- Hospital injuries
- Medication errors
- Misdiagnosis
- Surgical errors
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