Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Medical professionals are trusted to uphold a standard of care for their patients.
When this standard of care is not met and injuries result, a medical malpractice case can help you collect compensation.
The medical malpractice lawyers at Greenblatt & Veliev, LLC provide free case reviews for their Rockville, MD, malpractice clients.
We Work On a Contingency Fee Basis
We provide free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you will only pay for our services if we win your case. We offer reviews both virtually and in our Rockville office.
What Is Medical Malpractice?
A medical malpractice case is a type of personal injury case. Medical malpractice can refer to a number of negligent acts a medical provider takes that lead to an injury or death. This can include misdiagnoses, failure to diagnose, surgical errors, and other negligent acts performed by a doctor, nurse, anesthesiologist, or other medical staff.
Requirements for a Malpractice Case
The following qualities are necessary to begin filing a medical malpractice claim:
Duty of Care
A relationship and duty of care between you and the surgeon or doctor who treated you has to be established. It must be legally verified that the medical provider was obligated to provide treatment for you.
Negligence
A negligent action has to have taken place. This means the actions or inactions of the doctor, nurse, or other healthcare professional failed to meet the medical standard of care.
Injury
A medical malpractice case can only be established if injury resulted from the breach in care. If a mistake was made, but no injuries or death resulted, a malpractice case cannot be pursued.
Direct Cause
A direct cause between the negligence of the healthcare provider and your injury has to be found. We work with experts to display to the court exactly how the negligent act led to the injury or death.
You Aren't Alone Request a Free Consultation
The medical malpractice lawyers at our Rockville law firm work with you to provide a personalized approach to your case.
Our medical malpractice attorneys have been recognized as some of the best in the state. Attorney Lonnie M. Greenblatt received the distinction of "Super Lawyer" for three years in a row, an honor given to only 5% of attorneys in Maryland. Attorney Elnur Veliev has been selected as a "Super Lawyer Rising Star" for the past four years, given to only 2.5% or less of attorneys in each state.
Our team is curated to offer clients in Prince George's County, Washington, DC, Baltimore, and other areas around the DMV region with unmatched legal representation.
Call our Rockville office for a free consultation and case review to get started:
(301) 251-8776
Clients Thank Us From Prince George's County, Washington DC, Baltimore, and Beyond
Kelcey Cohen
2022
Lonnie Greenblatt and Elnur Veliev are amazing, they took care of case so effectively and quickly. They took care of everything, the hassle of of the adjuster, and knew exactly what to do. My paralegal Vagif was a Rockstar he kept informed every step of the way. Definitely contact this firm if you want your case to be taken seriously and handled with care. Everyone there knows exactly what they are doing.
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2022
I have been working with lawyers for over 43 years and I can say that Greenblatt and Veliev are the best. We worked with Virgina to resolve an issue and the results were perfect. Honest, polite and most importantly, knowledgeable on the issues and the persons involved. I would highly recommend this law firm to handle these difficult issues! Thanks again.....
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We have medical malpractice lawyers and staff members at our Rockville law firm who are fluent in Azerbaijani, Russian, Spanish, and Polish. Having a multilingual team allows us to best communicate with our clients to understand the full extent of your case.
Our Medical Malpractice Lawyers Are Recommended by Clients in Rockville and Beyond
Mary Ainsworth
2022
A 5-Star rating goes to Greenblatt & Veliev. I was fortunate to have Mr. Veliev assist me with my car accident. He was there for me every step of the way. He reviewed reams of materials, explaining every detail and settled my case with the insurance companies quickly and efficiently. I cannot say enough about this company. Don't look any further....go with the best.
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2023
I had Elnur Veliev as my lawyer and he is the best of the best for personal injury claims. He is calm, knowledgeable and explains everything in detail. Vagif, his paralegal, is also a rock star and answered all of my questions. Elnur recommended a great physical therapy office to assist me in my recovery and let me know that because my car was new I was also able to get a diminished value claim.
View on GoogleTypes of Medical Malpractice Claims
Medical malpractice covers many types of medical negligence injuries. If any of these neglect acts have occurred to you or a loved one, call our office to speak with an attorney who can help you understand the legal system and secure compensation for economic and non-economic losses. Types of negligence that fall under a medical malpractice claim can include:
Misdiagnosis
A medical professional that fails to diagnose you with the correct condition, delays the diagnosis to the point of complications, or fails to diagnose you at all may be liable to a medical malpractice claim. A misdiagnosis or failure to give a diagnosis can stall treatment, make your condition worse, and otherwise cause harm.
Medication Errors
Prescribed medicine should benefit your health, rather than hurt it. Medication errors can occur when a medical professional fails to prescribe the correct medication or dispenses the wrong dosage of medication. This form of medical malpractice can result in injuries, some of which may be fatal.
Surgical Errors
Surgical errors can occur when the surgeon operates on the wrong area of the body, fails to use sterile surgical instruments, leaves behind medical equipment in the body, and performs other surgical errors on a patient. Surgical errors can result in serious injuries, infections, and even death.
Birth Injury
A birth injury can occur to the mother or child before, during, or after the process of labor. Birth injuries can include spinal cord injuries, brachial palsy, cerebral palsy, facial paralysis, and death. A medical malpractice claim can help cover the costs of specialist or ongoing care.
Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing homes, assisted living communities, memory care facilities, palliative care units, and hospice care homes are all places where nursing home abuse can take place. Abuse may be financial, physical, sexual, or emotional. If you suspect a loved one is being neglected, call our Rockville law firm.
Anesthesia Errors
The incorrect dosage of a sedative or improper monitoring of a patient while under general anesthesia can lead to life-long injuries and even death. If you've suffered injuries from an anesthesia error or have lost a loved one from this negligence, we can fight for fair compensation for your losses.
We Work With the Experts Required By Maryland's Courts
Maryland requires medical malpractice plaintiffs to file a "Certificate of Qualified Expert," in which a medical professional verifies under oath that they have reviewed your claim and believe the following:
- The medical standard of care was not met during your treatment or diagnosis.
- The hospital's failure to uphold their medical duty resulted in your injury.
We have a reliable and trusted team of medical professionals that we turn to for these cases. This certificate must be filed within 90 days after you file your medical malpractice claim. This is another due date that we'll help you reach in a timely fashion.
Time to File Is Limited Request a Consultation
The statute of limitations in Maryland requires patients to file a medical malpractice claim within five years after the injury or three years after the delayed discovery of the injury. Your medical malpractice lawsuit can easily be dismissed in court if you miss this deadline, which is why it's vital to get in touch with our attorneys right away.
We can help you through the legal process and ensure deadlines are met in a timely manner. For a free case review, call or contact our Rockville, MD, office serving clients across the DMV:
(301) 251-8776
Reviews From Clients Across the DMV Prince George's County, Washington DC, Baltimore, And Beyond
Ruth Wilds
2021
I was very thankful for all this law firm did for me!! I wish to thank them very much!
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2021
My husband came across this law firm and they settled my case under 30 days.
View on GoogleWhat Damages and Losses Can a Medical Malpractice Case Recover?
In Maryland, there is a cap on how much compensation you can receive on non-economic damages. As of 2022, the cap on damages was $860,000. This limit increases by $15,000 each year, making the limit $875,000 for medical malpractice cases filed in 2023.
Economic Damages
Economic damages are quantifiable, objective monetary losses. We can rely on past medical bills and future estimates of medical costs to determine your economic losses. Economic losses may include:
- Medical bills
- Past wages lost
- Future wages lost if now suffering from a disability
- Future medical care cost
- Future financial opportunities missed
Non-Economic Damages
Maryland permits plaintiffs to collect compensation for non-economic losses from the medical malpractice case. While there is a cap on these damages, the compensation can help you get back on your feet if you've experienced any of these effects:
- Physical and mental pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
- Inability to pursue hobbies or participate in activities
- Effects of long-term or permanent disability
Can Punitive Damages Be Ordered?
Punitive damages are payments intended to punish the defendant for gross negligent behavior. Punitive damages are rarely given in medical malpractice cases, unless it can be proven that the defendant consciously acted in a malicious way.
All About the Legal Process Our Attorneys Take
Only about half of the medical malpractice cases filed each year go to trial. Business Insurance Report
Get the Process Started Request a Consultation
The sooner you start the process of filing a medical malpractice claim, the sooner you can receive compensation to cover the financial and other costs of your injury. Our medical malpractice lawyers help you through every step of the legal process and work with you on a personalized basis. Start the process of seeking justice by calling our Rockville office for a free consultation:
(301) 251-8776
Have You Lost a Loved One From Medical Malpractice?
If you're the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a person who passed away due to medical malpractice, our Rockville law firm can help you file a wrongful death claim. In Maryland, you have three years from the date of your loved one's death to file a wrongful death claim.
Thankful Reviews From Our Clients
Keshia Patterson
2018
I do appreciate the care and patience that Mr. Greenblatt and Mr. Veliev have shown to me over the months. I am very pleased with the outcome of my case.
View on GoogleAlice Ransone
2019
I was very pleased with my service. Everyone treated me so kind, I felt that I got a fair settlement, the only problem was it took so long but I understand that is normal, I feel you can. Trust the firm!,,
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