Baltimore Medical Malpractice Lawyers

• Anesthesia Errors: Anesthesia malpractice can involve administering too much or too little anesthesia, failing to monitor the patient properly during surgery, or not taking proper precautions to prevent complications. Consequences can range from minor health issues to permanent disability or even death.
• Failure to Obtain Informed Consent: Patients have the right to be informed about the risks and benefits of medical procedures or treatments before they are performed. Failure to adequately inform patients about these risks can lead to medical malpractice claims if the patient experiences harm. Understanding these rights is critical for patient safety and informed decision-making.
• Hospital Errors. Hospitals themselves are responsible for providing safe environments and adequate staffing. Errors in emergency rooms, poor communication between departments, or preventable hospital-acquired infections can cause serious harm to patients already in vulnerable states.

The Legal Process in Maryland Malpractice Cases

Malpractice claims are among the most complex in civil law. Here’s what you can expect:

1. Case Investigation. We start by listening to your story, gathering medical records, and consulting with independent medical experts. Our in-house nurse paralegal, Heather Frame, RN, BSN, reviews every file with a clinician’s eye to spot details others might miss.
2. Filing with HCADRO. All Maryland malpractice cases must begin here.
3. Certificate of Qualified Expert. Within 90 days, we must submit a certificate from a qualified physician stating that the care fell below accepted standards and caused harm. Without it, a case cannot proceed.
4. Waiver of Arbitration & Court Filing. Most cases are waived from HCADRO into circuit court, where they are litigated before judges and juries.
5. Discovery. Both sides exchange evidence, take depositions, and gather expert testimony. This stage uncovers much of what happened behind the scenes.
6. Negotiation or Mediation. Many cases resolve through settlement, but only if the terms truly meet the lifetime needs of the victim and family.
7. Trial. If no fair settlement is offered, we prepare to take your case to trial. Brown & Barron, LLC has tried over 100 tort cases and argued before Maryland’s highest courts — experience that makes insurers and hospitals take notice.

You don’t have to navigate deadlines, experts, or legal strategy alone. Our role is to shoulder the burden so you can focus on recovery.

Damages Available in Maryland Medical Malpractice Cases

Victims of malpractice can pursue compensation for both financial and personal losses.

• Economic Damages (No Cap): These cover the financial costs of malpractice, such as medical bills, rehabilitation, future care needs, lost wages, and reduced earning capacity. Maryland places no cap on economic damages — meaning you can recover the full value of these losses.
• Non-Economic Damages (Capped): These compensate for pain, suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. Maryland law sets a cap on non-economic damages in malpractice cases: $905,000 for claims arising in 2025. This cap increases by $15,000 each year. If multiple family members bring claims (such as in a wrongful death case), their combined recovery for non-economic damages is limited to 125% of the cap.
• Wrongful Death and Survival Actions: When malpractice results in death, families may pursue damages for both their own losses (wrongful death) and the harms suffered by their loved one (survival action).

This system can be confusing, especially when multiple claims overlap, but the key takeaway is that financial losses are fully recoverable, while non-economic damages have strict statutory limits. At Brown & Barron, LLC, we understand how to structure claims to maximize every dollar of compensation for our clients.

How Brown & Barron, LLC Fights for Victims

Medical malpractice cases are among the most complex civil claims. They require translating complicated medicine into evidence a jury can understand, facing off against hospitals and insurers with vast resources, and meeting strict procedural requirements unique to Maryland law. 

Many firms avoid these cases because they are expensive, time-consuming, and hard-fought. Brown & Barron, LLC does not shy away. We have built our practice on standing up to powerful institutions when patients and families have been failed.

Our approach combines medical insight, trial-tested strategy, and client-centered advocacy:

• In-House Nurse Paralegal. Heather Frame, RN, BSN, reviews every medical record to identify negligence that others might overlook. Her clinical background allows us to spot patterns, catch red flags, and strengthen our cases from the start.
• Trial-Ready Lawyers. With more than 137 years of combined trial experience — including over 100 tort cases and appeals before Maryland’s highest courts — our attorneys are seasoned advocates. We prepare every case as if it will go to trial, because insurers and healthcare corporations take negotiations seriously when they know we’re ready to win in court.
• Access to Leading Experts. We partner with respected medical specialists across the country to provide the testimony needed to prove both liability and causation. These experts help us explain complex medicine to judges and juries in clear, compelling ways.
• Proven Results in High-Stakes Cases. Since 2017, we’ve recovered more than $90 million for clients, including a record-setting $35 million verdict in a medical malpractice case. These results reflect both our courtroom skill and our commitment to delivering justice for families.
• Client-First Advocacy. More than 150 five-star reviews highlight what matters most: how we treat our clients. We make ourselves accessible, responsive, and compassionate throughout the process. For us, winning means not only securing compensation, but also restoring a measure of peace and accountability for those harmed by negligence.

At Brown & Barron, LLC, we’ve earned a reputation for taking on the difficult cases that many firms avoid. Our team has the experience, resources, and commitment to stand up to hospitals, nursing homes, and insurers that put profits ahead of patients, and to pursue justice for the individuals and families harmed by their negligence.

Take the Next Step

If you suspect medical malpractice, don’t wait. Maryland law sets strict deadlines, and cases require expert review at the outset. At Brown & Barron, LLC, we combine medical insight, courtroom experience, and a proven record of results to fight for victims and families.

Call (410) 698-1717 or contact us online today for a free and confidential consultation.