The knowledgeable attorneys of Holzman & Associates, L.L.C. have successfully represented medical malpractice clients in Baltimore and throughout Maryland for more than 50 years, routinely obtaining generous awards. Our accomplished lawyers handle a wide array of matters on behalf of victimized patients and their families, including litigation involving birth injuries, surgical errors, prescription drug mistakes, emergency room errors, nursing home negligence, psychiatric mistakes and diagnosis problems. If you believe that a doctor, nurse or hospital violated their professional standards, it’s important to understand that expert medical testimony is usually required to prove this point. When trying these cases, we regularly consult with a number of licensed healthcare professionals and retain prominent medical experts who have a gift for clearly explaining treatment mistakes to jurors.
Determining whether a healthcare provider violated their legal duty can be complicated. Starting with a free initial consultation, we’ll investigate your situation thoroughly and help determine if relief is warranted for malpractice relating to:
Maryland law sets statutory deadlines for filing medical malpractice claims, so prompt action can be crucial when it comes to locating key evidence and witnesses. To ensure timely investigation and filing of your claim, our attorneys schedule appointments that fit your schedule. We can also visit you at your hospital or home.
Initiating a medical malpractice complaint against a negligent doctor, nurse or hospital requires a certificate of merit, in which a medical expert attests that the professional standard of care was breached. In some instances, medical malpractice cases are resolved through arbitration, but either party can choose to bypass this method of alternative dispute resolution. Regardless of how your case is handled, we’ll provide an honest assessment of what the outcome of a trial might be so you can carefully consider any settlement offers. Our firm will also explain how caps on noneconomic damages such as pain and suffering could affect your recovery.
Holzman & Associates, L.L.C. assists Maryland victims of medical malpractice and their families. To schedule an appointment for a free consultation, please call 410-539-4222 or contact us online. Our office is located in downtown Baltimore.