When you seek care from a healthcare provider, it’s perfectly reasonable to expect they’ll provide safe, high-quality care. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Some healthcare professionals cause serious harm or injury to their patients through preventable errors, misdiagnoses, and subpar treatment. If you or a loved one has suffered harm due to the negligence of a medical professional, you need to understand your rights and legal options.
The experienced Frederick medical malpractice lawyers of Regan Zambri Long understand the hefty emotional and financial impact these cases can have on you and your family. We are here to provide you with the compassionate support and legal guidance you need.
Contact Us Today to Schedule
A Free Consultation
At Regan Zambri Long, our Frederick medical malpractice lawyers are committed to holding negligent healthcare providers accountable. To prove medical negligence, four key elements must be present:
Medical malpractice victims in Frederick must file a claim within five years of the injury or three years of discovering it.
If you believe you’ve suffered an injury due to medical malpractice, schedule a free consultation with a Frederick personal injury lawyer today to discuss your case and explore your options.
When selecting a medical malpractice attorney in Frederick, three essential qualities set Regan Zambri Long apart:
Partner Jacqueline T. Colclough has extensive experience as a nurse and medical malpractice attorney, providing a unique insight into determining responsibility for an injury. Her combined medical and legal expertise proves invaluable for Frederick clients.
Our firm maintains relationships with leading medical experts throughout Maryland who can evaluate your case and provide critical testimony about standard of care violations.
We have a proven track record of success, including an $11 million settlement in a recent medical malpractice case. Our experience handling cases in Maryland ensures skilled representation for Frederick residents.
Contact Regan Zambri Long today to schedule a free case evaluation.
To prove your medical malpractice case, you’ll need strong evidence that the medical provider’s negligent actions caused you harm. Such evidence includes:
Let our experienced medical malpractice lawyers help build your case. Reach out to Regan Zambri Long for a free consultation today.
The amount of compensation you receive for a medical malpractice claim depends on the injury’s severity and case specifics. In general, medical malpractice victims may be able to obtain:
In wrongful death cases, families may seek both economic and non-economic damages.
Find out what your medical malpractice case could be worth–talk to an experienced Frederick medical malpractice lawyer now.
The most common types of medical malpractice cases in Frederick include:
Don’t wait to seek justice–schedule your consultation with a Frederick medical malpractice attorney at Regan Zambri Long today.
Schedule a Free Consultation With a Top Frederick, Maryland Medical Malpractice Attorney
There are basic time limits in Maryland to file a medical malpractice lawsuit:
You must file a medical malpractice lawsuit within either:
If the patient was under 11 years old when injured, the time limit doesn’t start counting until they turn 11.
However, there are two exceptional cases where the time limit starts at age 16 instead:
Filing a claim with Maryland’s Health Care Alternative Dispute Resolution Office counts as filing a lawsuit.
These rules override standard rules about minors’ lawsuits but don’t affect rules about:
Think of it like a clock that starts ticking when the injury happens or when you discover it. But for minors, the clock doesn’t start until they reach certain ages to give them fair protection under the law.
A medical malpractice lawsuit in Maryland involves multiple steps, including:
Get started on your malpractice claim with our Frederick medical malpractice attorneys. Call today!