Wrongful Death From Medical Malpractice

When a medical professional makes a negligent error and causes harm to a patient, the injured patient has the right to file a legal claim against the doctor for medical malpractice. However, what happens if a doctor’s mistake leads to the death of a patient? Deceased individuals cannot file lawsuits, yet this does not mean that the negligent doctor should not be held liable for their actions and for the death. To address this situation, state law gives surviving family members the right to file a legal claim for wrongful death.

Wrongful death cases have different procedures and different requirements to prove a claim than other types of medical malpractice claims. For this reason, you should always make sure you have an attorney on your side who has experience handling wrongful death cases. At The Casper Firm, we have helped many clients financially recover after a tragic loss, so please call us today to discuss how we can help you.

Causes of Wrongful Death From Medical Malpractice

Medical professionals and facilities can make many grave errors that ultimately result in the tragic death of a patient. Some examples of medical negligence that can lead to wrongful death include the following:

Failure to diagnose a serious medical condition or disease;
Misdiagnosis of a serious medical condition or disease;
Overdose or other serious medication errors;
Fatal hospital-acquired (nosocomial) infections;
Birth errors;
Errors during surgery;
Failure to monitor the vital signs of patients;
Failure to take emergency action to save a patient when needed.

In many situations, the death may occur long after the initial error and may be difficult to connect to the doctor’s mistake. Our attorneys know how to investigate the true cause of the death to identify whether it stemmed from medical malpractice and can advise you whether you have a valid claim.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim?

Not just anyone can file to seek compensation after a loved one’s death. In Maryland, the following individuals can recover for losses from a wrongful death:

Spouse;
Children;
Parents;
If none of the above exist, other relatives or dependants.

The above family members can recover for losing the financial support, companionship, and support of their loved one. In addition, a representative of the deceased person’s estate may file a survival action to recover for medical bills, funeral expenses, and the suffering of the deceased prior to death.

Contact an Experienced Baltimore Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Lawyer Today

If you have tragically lost a family member and you believe it was due to the serious mistakes of a doctor or hospital, your first call should be to discuss a possible case with the experienced medical malpractice and wrongful death attorneys at The Casper Firm, LLC. We have protected the rights of many surviving family members in and around Baltimore and Washington, D.C. and our firm has the resources to hold medical professional accountable for the wrongful actions. We understand how difficult and emotional such a loss can be, so we always strive to provide caring and personalized attention to every client. Please call today at 888-387-3873.