Negligence in a nursing home can take many forms, including neglect, abuse, and inadequate medical care. Identifying nursing home negligence can be a challenging task, but it is important to be vigilant in order to protect the well-being of our loved ones who are in the care of nursing homes. Negligence in a nursing home can take many forms, including neglect, abuse, and inadequate medical care. Be aware of the common signs of nursing home neglect. Contact The Law Offices of Cardaro & Peek to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced medical malpractice attorneys in Maryla ..read more

When filing a medical malpractice claim, you must have an experienced medical malpractice lawyer to help determine the damages you are entitled to. Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Maryland and Washington, D.C. Explain Your Rights to Compensation Following Medical Malpractice  A medical malpractice lawsuit is a legal action brought against a healthcare provider, such as a doctor, nurse, or hospital, for harm caused by the provider’s failure to meet the standard of care. In a medical malpractice case, the plaintiff, who is typically a patient or the patient’s family, must prove that the he ..read more

Healthcare professionals are people, and people make mistakes. This leads to thousands of medical malpractice victims every year. Tragically, medical malpractice is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, behind heart disease and cancer. Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional fails to meet the standard of care while treating a patient, resulting in major injury, trauma, or death. Many different scenarios give rise to medical malpractice. Healthcare professionals are people, and people make mistakes. This leads to thousands of medical malpractice victims ev ..read more

Traumatic brain injuries range in severity, and the effects may come on quickly or appear days/weeks after the injury. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury that affects how the brain functions. TBIs usually results from a sudden blow or concussive force to the head. TBIs can range from mild to severe, and the effects may come on quickly or first appear days/weeks after the injury. Although many TBIs are caused by random events, like a car wreck, sometimes a TBI is caused by negligent healthcare providers.  Our dedicated and professional team of personal injury lawyers and medical ..read more

Shoulder dystocia is a damaging birth injury that happens when a baby’s shoulders become stuck while passing through the birth canal. Shoulder dystocia is a damaging birth injury that happens when a baby’s shoulders become stuck while passing through the birth canal during labor. It can affect one or both shoulders. Shoulder dystocia can cause severe and permanent harm to the infant and the mother. This includes nerve damage, brain damage, and injuries to muscles, tissues, and/or tendons. In the worst cases, it can result in the death of the child. If you believe that you or a loved one has ..read more

Did you and/or a loved one live or work at the Camp Lejeune military base from 1953-1987 and later developed a serious illness? Did you and/or a loved one live or work at the Camp Lejeune (North Carolina) military base from 1953-1987 and later developed a serious illness? If so, there is important information you need to be aware of. The Law Offices of Cardaro & Peek is currently accepting clients who suffered harm due to exposure to contaminated/toxic water at Camp Lejeune (for more info on the contamination, click here). PACT ACT & the CLJA The Honoring our Promise to Address Compr ..read more

Diagnostic errors are among the most common types of healthcare mistakes. Sometimes, even highly trained doctors and other medical professionals make mistakes. Among the most common types of healthcare mistakes are diagnostic errors. If you or a loved one believe that you have been harmed due to diagnostic errors by a healthcare provider in Maryland or Washington, D.C., call our experienced medical malpractice attorneys for help. What is a Diagnostic Error? Broadly speaking, a diagnostic error is “any mistake or failure in the diagnostic process leading to a misdiagnosis, a missed diagnosis ..read more

​If your child suffered a spinal cord injury during birth, it may be difficult to determine whether a healthcare provider was negligent without help. Spinal cord injuries are (thankfully) rare amongst the various types of birth injuries. However, they are some of the most devastating injuries to the newborn. When a child suffers a spinal cord injury at birth, they might experience lifelong nerve damage, pain, and paralysis.  ​If your child suffered a spinal cord injury during the birthing process, it may be hard for you to investigate the care at issue and determine whether a healthcare ..read more

In the worst-case scenarios, strokes can permanently impair a person’s mental or physical abilities and even cause death. A stroke is a severe condition that can result in permanent brain damage, speech issues, and a significant amount of physical therapy. If left untreated, a stroke can also cause death. As recent as 2013, strokes accounted for nearly 1 of every 20 deaths in the United States. It is common knowledge that strokes typically occur in older people. In fact, your odds of having a stroke about doubles every 10 years after age 55. However, while many patients get diagnosed quickly ..read more

Surgeries are meant to treat patients and improve their health conditions. However, if a patient contracts a surgical infection, it can cause significant complications. Surgeries are meant to treat patients and improve their health conditions. However, if a patient contracts a surgical infection, it can cause significant complications. Some patients’ body’s immune system responded poorly to the procedure and became susceptible to infection. However, some surgical infections are avoidable, and may have been caused by a surgical team’s negligence during or after the procedure. Read on to learn ..read more