Medical Malpractice Blog

When a newborn is diagnosed with a serious medical condition, it is natural for parents to question the underlying cause. In many cases, the answer may be genetic, but in others, it may be a birth injury. Distinguishing between the...

Every month is the right time to discuss risks to a mother’s and child’s health during pregnancy. In February, the focus is on preventing prenatal infections. Many families do not know of the risks associated with infections during pregnancy and...

The birth of a child often brings hope to families, yet the outcome can change quickly when labor or delivery complications arise. Fortunately, most births progress without incident, but others require fast medical decisions to protect both mother and baby....

Medical care is often given during stressful moments, as trust is placed in providers to follow accepted practices. When an injury follows treatment, legal questions may arise as people look for answers about what went wrong. Maryland law adds another...

Medical procedures often require anesthesia to keep patients comfortable and pain-free during surgery. Most of the time, anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists perform their duties without incident. However, when mistakes happen during anesthesia administration, the consequences can be devastating. Patients may...

One of my first medical malpractice cases involved a child who lost his hearing because of bacterial meningitis. The family consulted the premier malpractice attorney in town. He reviewed the case but declined it based on an expert’s advice. Eventually,...

The Law Offices of Dr. Michael M. Wilson, M.D., J.D. & Associates is honored to announce that the firm has been named the 2026 Medical Malpractice Law Firm of the Year in Washington, D.C. by Corporate International. This recognition reflects...

National Birth Defects Awareness Month provides an opportunity to shed light on what happens, why it occurs, and what it means for those families facing these challenges. Every month should be an opportunity to discuss these matters. That is especially...

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a serious type of newborn brain injury caused by reduced oxygen and/or blood flow to the brain before, during, or shortly after birth. When a newborn’s brain is deprived of oxygen, brain cells can become injured...

Breast cancer is one of the most treatable cancers when detected early. Unfortunately, not all diagnoses are made in time. In many cases, patients are told their mammogram is “normal” and reassured that no further testing is needed, only to...