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Experienced Washington D.C./Maryland Medical Malpractice Lawyer – Attorney Walter E. Laake, Jr.

There is an implicit promise that every medical professional makes to his/her patients – to provide the most competent care possible. In general, medical malpractice involves committing preventable errors that lead to death or injury. If you feel that you or a loved one may have been a victim of medical negligence, it is important to seek legal counsel as soon as possible. Most states require malpractice claims to be filed in a timely manner, in a period of time after the malpractice occurred. This timeframe is often much shorter for malpractice claims than other cases. A Washington D.C. / Maryland area medical malpractice lawyer like Attorney Walter E. Laake, Jr. can help you explore you legal options and get your case to court where you can obtain compensation.

The most common types of medical malpractice claims Mr. Laake handles are:

Surgical Errors

Surgical errors are perhaps the most egregious examples of medical negligence that Washington D.C. / Maryland area malpractice attorney Walter E. Laake, Jr. encounters. Not every case of surgical error is as obvious as the amputation of the wrong limb, but all surgeons who operate negligently are responsible for any injuries they inflict on patients. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed as a result of surgical error, contact us today. The sooner Mr. Laake is on the case, the sooner you can get proper care and the more well-equipped he is to prove that medical negligence has occurred and obtain compensation.

Missed Diagnosis of Cancer

Missing an opportunity to diagnose cancer while still in its early, treatable stages can literally mean the difference between life and death. Washington D.C. / Maryland area medical malpractice lawyer Walter E. Laake, Jr. has handled cases of cancer misdiagnosis that involved the misinterpretation of test results, the failure to perform appropriate tests, lab errors, and other mistakes. If you believe a medical professional was negligent in failing to diagnosis cancer, contact Mr. Laake’s office today.

Failure to Diagnose

Like a missed diagnosis of cancer, many illnesses can cause undue pain and suffering or injury when not diagnosed properly. Medical professionals have a duty to properly diagnose maladies when the warning signs are present. Failing to recognize the symptoms of a medical condition constitutes medical negligence. If you or someone you love has suffered as a result of failure to diagnose and treat a medical condition, contact Maryland/Washington D.C. area malpractice attorney Walter E. Laake, Jr. today.

Wrong Prescription

Doctors are responsible for knowing what medical conditions patients have, what medications they are taking, and whether a medicine they prescribe will cause a harmful drug interaction, allergic reaction, or exacerbate a medical condition. Failure to recognize these factors constitutes medical negligence. Maryland/Washington D.C. area medical malpractice lawyer Walter E. Laake, Jr. has the experience and expertise to represent you in an improper medication case.

Birth Injury

Walter E. Laake, Jr. – Maryland Birth Injury Lawyer

Mr. Laake understands that injuries to a fetus or newborn child can be both emotionally traumatic and financially overwhelming. A common cause of birth injury is the interruption of the flow of oxygen to the baby’s brain. The oxygen deprivation can cause cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, and other problems.

Birth injury can occur even in cases where doctors and medical professionals have done their best and not acted improperly. Maryland birth injury lawyer Walter E. Laake, Jr. has over three decades of legal experience, and can help you determine if medical negligence was involved in your birth injury case.

As with other medical malpractice cases, time is of the essence in filing a birth injury claim. To ensure that your child receives the necessary care and that you receive the compensation to which you are entitled, contact Maryland birth injury lawyer Walter E. Laake, Jr. today.

Hospital Negligence

Hospitals have the duty to provide clean and hygienic equipment and facilities, and to keep patients from being exposed to pathogens. In addition, they are responsible for errors made by their staff. Hospital negligence can lead to serious or permanent injury – for which the hospital is liable. If you or a loved one has been injured and you suspect hospital negligence, contact Washington D.C. / Maryland area malpractice attorney Walter E. Laake, Jr.

Emergency Room Negligence

Emergency room staff and doctors have to make split-second life or death decisions every day. Emergency room negligence can lead to serious injury, disability, and death. If you or a loved one has been injured and you suspect emergency room negligence is the cause, contact Washington D.C. / Maryland area medical malpractice lawyer Walter E. Laake, Jr. today.

Nursing Negligence

Mistakes on the part of the nursing staff can lead to injuries every bit as severe as errors by a doctor or surgeon. Moreover, nurses are bound by the same duty to provide reasonable care as are all medical professionals. If preventable mistakes on the part of a member of the nursing staff lead to injury, it is considered nursing negligence. Maryland malpractice attorney Walter E. Laake, Jr. has handled many cases of nursing negligence and was able to obtain compensation for the victims. If you or someone you love has been injured as a result of nursing negligence, contact the offices of Walter E. Laake, Jr. today.

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