FAQ
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Medical Malpractice
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How Does Brown & Barron, LLC’s Nurse Paralegal Strengthen My Case?
One of the biggest challenges in medical malpractice litigation is making sense of thousands of pages of medical records. At Brown & Barron, LLC, our in-house nurse paralegal, Heather Frame, RN, BSN, reviews every file with a clinician’s eye. She identifies errors, omissions, and red flags that other firms may miss. In fact, Heather’s review was central to securing a $35 million verdict in a case where doctors failed to diagnose and treat a post-operative infection. Having a nurse embedded in our legal team means we can build stronger cases from the very start.
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What Compensation Can I Recover for a Misdiagnosis in Maryland?
Compensation depends on the harm caused. Victims of misdiagnosis may be able to recover:
- Economic damages (no cap): past and future medical expenses, lost income, loss of earning capacity, and costs of ongoing care.
- Non-economic damages (capped): pain, suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life, subject to Maryland’s statutory cap ($905,000 in 2025, increasing each year).
In wrongful death cases, families may also recover for their losses through survival and wrongful death actions. Brown & Barron, LLC has the experience to maximize recovery by clearly showing both the financial and human cost of medical negligence.
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How Long Will My Medical Malpractice Case Take?
These cases are rarely quick. A straightforward claim that settles early might resolve within a year, but many cases, especially those that go to trial, take several years. Maryland’s process also adds steps, such as filing first with the Health Care Alternative Dispute Resolution Office and securing a Certificate of Qualified Expert.
At Brown & Barron, LLC, we prepare every case as if it will go to trial. That approach not only strengthens our position with insurers but also ensures clients are never left unprepared if a case goes the distance.
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What If the Hospital Is at Fault for Malpractice?
Hospitals can be held liable if negligence is tied to their employees or systemic failures. This includes errors in emergency rooms, inadequate staffing, poor communication between departments, or preventable hospital-acquired infections. Our firm has successfully pursued claims against large hospitals and health systems, holding them accountable for both the negligence of individual providers and the institutional breakdowns that endanger patients.
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Do I Have to Pay Upfront to Hire Brown & Barron, LLC?
Medical malpractice cases are some of the most complex and costly to litigate, and many firms simply won’t take them on. Brown & Barron, LLC has built a reputation for handling high-stakes malpractice claims with success.
Since 2017, we’ve recovered over $90 million for clients, including record-setting verdicts. Our team combines 137+ years of trial experience, an in-house nurse paralegal, and access to respected medical experts with a client-first approach reflected in 150+ five-star reviews. Families choose us not only for results, but because we remain accessible, responsive, and compassionate from start to finish.
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Why Should I Choose Brown & Barron, LLC for My Case?
Medical malpractice cases are some of the most complex and costly to litigate, and many firms simply won’t take them on. Brown & Barron, LLC has built a reputation for handling high-stakes malpractice claims with success.
Since 2017, we’ve recovered over $90 million for clients, including record-setting verdicts. Our team combines 137+ years of trial experience, an in-house nurse paralegal, and access to respected medical experts with a client-first approach reflected in 150+ five-star reviews. Families choose us not only for results, but because we remain accessible, responsive, and compassionate from start to finish.
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