By law medical malpractice is when a healthcare provider has failed to provide a patient with the care that is within the accepted standards of practice in the community of medicine. Not only is medical malpractice dangerous for the patient, but it can also result in permanent injury or in the worst cases death of […]
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Medical malpractice in Maryland: Breaches in the Standard of Care
We’ve all heard stories of dentists pulling out the wrong tooth or surgeons leaving behind medical instruments after a surgical procedure. Not all adverse medical outcomes can be the basis of a medical malpractice suit. Doctors are not always responsible for all injuries suffered by their patients. Medical malpractice is medical negligence. Medical professionals are […]
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Top Reasons to Write a Will
Writing a will is important because it tells everyone what should happen to your money, possessions, and properties in the event of your death. Collectively your money, possessions, and properties make up your estate, and if you do not leave a will, the law will decide how your estate is passed on, which could not […]
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What happens when I get a DUI in Maryland?
Maryland has two drunk driving offenses: Driving Under the Influence Driving While Impaired. Drivers under the age of 21 or drivers who hold commercial driver’s licenses are under the zero-tolerance policy. Penalties include fines, imprisonment and other civil sanctions will be imposed: points assessed against the driving record, suspension or revocation of the driver’s license, […]
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When should you apply for Social Security Disability Benefits?
Coming to terms with the fact that you can no longer support yourself because of an illness or injury can be very difficult, making the question when you should apply for Social Security Disability Benefits next to impossible to answer. At the Law Offices of Nicholas J Del Pizzo it is a question we are […]
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Medical negligence is a type of lawsuit where a patient seeks to be indemnified for injury, loss or damage caused to him or her because of the failure of a medical practitioner to provide health care that complies with the accepted medical standard of care. Preliminary proof Like most lawsuits, the complainant (the person who […]
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You can bring a medical malpractice suit against a healthcare provider without a lawyer and litigate “pro se” (by oneself). You may not think you need a lawyer, or you don’t think you can afford one. Before you file the complaint, though, let me tell you why you need a Medical Malpractice Lawyer. Your medical […]
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What happens if you don’t have a will?
What happens if you don’t have a will? There is a tragedy in the family, and the person who died does not have a will. What happens next? If you recall, in past blogs we have mentioned the importance of writing a will, and how to create a will. But in the unfortunate case that […]
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After a car accident, a ton of questions will pop into your head following the accident. Such as: Who will pay for the damages? Who’s the person at fault? Should I be compensated for lost wages? These are complex questions with complicated answers. Sometimes it is clear cut who is at fault, and other times, […]
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Getting into a car accident can always be complicated, physically, mentally, and financially. What happens when you get into a car accident with someone who does not have car insurance? A lot of thoughts will go through the person’s head, such as will I have to pay for their damages in full? Let’s take a […]
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