Medical Malpractice

MARYLAND MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAWYER

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What Is Medical Malpractice?

When a doctor, nurse, medical staff member, or other type of healthcare professional fails to deliver the required standard of care, it is the patient who ultimately suffers the consequences. Healthcare providers also choose treatments, and they have a duty to make the safest choice to reduce the risk of needless harm.

People who have been seriously hurt or have lost a loved one deserve to have strong legal representation, and at the The Law Firm of Michael H. Bereston, Inc., we are committed to offering personalized, aggressive legal counsel.

To find out how we can help you, give our medical malpractice lawyers in Maryland a call at (410) 220-6581 or contact us online. We are standing by to assist you.

How Long Do I Have to File a Medical Malpractice Claim in Maryland?

Maryland law places strict deadlines on medical malpractice claims, making it important to understand how much time you have to take legal action. While the statute of limitations is generally three years, the exact deadline can vary depending on the circumstances of your case.

Key timing exceptions include:

  • Discovery rule: If the malpractice could not reasonably have been discovered right away, you may have three years from the date you knew or should have known about the injury, but no more than five years from the date the malpractice occurred.
  • Claims involving minors: For many injured children, the filing deadline does not begin until they reach the age of majority.
  • Mental disability: In some situations, individuals with a qualifying mental disability may have additional time after the disability is removed.

Since these deadlines can be difficult to calculate, it is important to speak with a medical malpractice lawyer in Maryland as soon as you suspect negligence. An attorney can determine which deadline applies to your case and help protect your right to pursue compensation.

Types of Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle

Located in Annapolis, our firm handles cases throughout Maryland, in the D.C. metro area, and across the country. Michael H. Bereston has 30 years of trial experience representing clients and is held in high regard by his colleagues. He and our team take injury claims seriously and commit to helping you with the legal process by providing individualized attention.

Our Maryland medical malpractice attorneys handle the following cases:

What Damages Are Available in Medical Malpractice Cases?

There are two main types of damages available in a medical malpractice case, economic and non-economic. Economic damages compensate for financial losses associated with the injury, while non-economic damages compensate for more abstract losses.

Economic damages can include:

  • Lost wages
  • Loss of  earning capacity
  • Loss of household services
  • Medical expenses

Non-economic damages can include:

  • Pain and suffering 
  • Mental anguish
  • Loss of enjoyment of life

Maryland law places a cap on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases. Our medical malpractice attorney in Maryland can evaluate your case, explain which damages may apply, and work to pursue the full compensation available under the law.

Contact Our Maryland Medical Malpractice Attorneys

Providing strong advocacy and support for our clients is of the utmost importance. We know that the legal aspects of a complex medical malpractice claim are overwhelming for the victim to deal with, which is why we are here to undertake all legal burdens for you.

Clients choose our firm for our:

  • 30 years of trial experience: Attorney Michael Bereston brings decades of courtroom experience to complex medical malpractice cases.
  • Proven results: Our firm has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families.
  • No fee unless we win: We handle medical malpractice cases on a contingency fee basis.
  • Direct attorney communication: Clients work closely with Attorney Michael Bereston and receive clear, responsive guidance throughout their case.
  • Nationwide representation: We provide personalized legal services to clients throughout Maryland and across the United States.

If you or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice, The Law Firm of Michael H. Bereston, Inc. can help you. Contact us to schedule a consultation with a dedicated Maryland medical malpractice lawyer who will fight for your rights and seek the compensation you deserve.

Don't wait to get help! Call (410) 220-6581 for your free, confidential consultation with a Maryland medical malpractice lawyer near you today.

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    - Cathleen O.

    "A positive experience from the start. He found things other lawyers did not find. Those things were not all easy to find out. He delivered hard to hear facts about the case in as good a way as you could hope."

    - Ryan

    "Mr. Bereston represented me in my case. I found him to be very knowledgeable, professional and easy to talk to about any questions I had concerning my case. He would always promptly return my calls if I had any concerns or questions as the case went on."

    - Clyde G.

    "They truly love what they do and love each and every one of their clients like they are their own family."

    - Shauna G.
We’ve Obtained Millions of Dollars On Behalf of Our Clients

Our goal in each case we handle is to obtain the maximum compensation for our clients, which is why we only take on a limited number of cases each year.