Fort Washington Personal Injury Attorneys

Lawyers for Medical Negligence, Product Liability, and Auto Accidents in Fort Washington, MD

Fort Washington is an active community that is home to many families and businesses. People in the area may be affected by accidents that can take place on the roads, at stores or restaurants, or in other locations. When accidents and injuries are caused by negligence, a person who has been hurt may struggle with multiple types of financial concerns and personal setbacks. They deserve accountability, and they can take steps to obtain financial compensation that will help them rebuild their lives.

The lawyers at Farmer & Klopfer work with injury victims to address a wide range of personal injury cases. Whether an injury was caused by a negligent driver, property owner, product manufacturer, medical professional, or another party, we can take steps to ensure that a person will be able to recover financial compensation. Our goal is to help our clients receive the financial resources they need as they recover from their injuries.

Medical Malpractice

Patients may receive medical care from doctors, surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare providers. They trust that providers will treat them correctly, follow the proper procedures, identify and respond to health issues, and protect them from harm. Unfortunately, medical errors are more common than people may realize. Medical malpractice may occur in hospitals, surgical centers, outpatient clinics, emergency rooms, and doctor's offices. The consequences of medical negligence can be serious, and in some cases, patients may experience permanent disabilities or wrongful death.

Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis are some of the most common types of medical errors. When a doctor does not recognize the signs of a serious illness like cancer, a heart attack, a stroke, or sepsis, a patient may suffer serious harm because they did not receive the proper treatment.

Surgical errors are another serious issue that can affect patients. A surgeon may operate on the wrong part of the body, cause damage to organs or blood vessels during a procedure, leave objects inside a patient, or fail to close an incision correctly. Anesthesia errors can occur during surgery, and they may lead to issues such as brain damage, cardiac arrest, or death.

Medication errors can occur when the wrong drug is prescribed, a medication is administered at the wrong dosage, or a doctor or other provider does not recognize a dangerous interaction with another medication. Birth injuries can occur when doctors, nurses, or other medical staff at a hospital fail to follow the proper procedures.

Defective Products

Products that people purchase and use should function correctly, and they should not cause harm when they are used as intended. When a product is defective, a company that was responsible for bringing that product to market may be held liable. Product liability cases may address:

• Design Defects: A product may be dangerous because it was not designed correctly. These defects may include cars that are designed with fuel tanks that could rupture in a rear-end collision, power tools without blade guards, or children's products that have small parts that could lead to choking hazards.
• Manufacturing Defects: Mistakes during the production process can make products dangerous. For example, a vehicle's brakes may be assembled incorrectly during the manufacturing process, foods may become contaminated with bacteria during the packaging process, or the wrong materials may be used when manufacturing ladders or other types of equipment.
• Failure to Warn: Even if a product has been designed and manufactured correctly, it may be dangerous if people do not know how to use it correctly. Injuries may occur if manufacturers do not provide people with the proper instructions on how to use a product safely or do not warn people about potential risks. For example, pharmaceutical companies may fail to disclose side effects of drugs, or tool manufacturers may not provide instructions on how to use products while avoiding injuries.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

• Car Accidents: Negligent drivers may cause multiple types of accidents, including head-on collisions, rear-end crashes, or T-bone accidents. After a car accident, our attorneys can gather evidence, take steps to show that a driver was negligent, and handle communications and negotiations with insurance companies.
• Motorcycle Accidents: Because there is little protection for motorcyclists, they are likely to be seriously injured in collisions with other vehicles. Road rash, brain injuries, fractures, spinal cord injuries, and other forms of serious bodily harm are common in motorcycle accidents. Our lawyers can help motorcyclists recover compensation from negligent drivers who did not see them or take the proper steps to protect their safety.
• Truck Accidents: When tractor-trailers, tanker trucks, box trucks, or other commercial vehicles are involved in collisions with passenger vehicles, they can cause catastrophic injuries. Our attorneys can investigate truck crashes to determine whether they involved factors such as driver fatigue, vehicles with worn brakes or defective tires due to improper maintenance, overloaded or improperly secured cargo, or other factors. We will work to ensure that all liable parties will be held responsible for the injuries that have occurred in a truck accident.
• Pedestrian Accidents: Since they have no protection against the force of impact in a collision, pedestrians are likely to suffer severe injuries in accidents. Drivers may be held liable for accidents that occur when they fail to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, strike people walking in parking lots, or back into pedestrians in driveways.

Contact Our Fort Washington, Maryland Personal Injury Lawyers

At Farmer & Klopfer, we can provide legal support for people who have suffered serious injuries because of negligence. In addition to the issues discussed above, we can assist with premises liability cases involving slip and fall accidents, dog bites, or negligent security. We can help families determine how to address nursing home abuse or neglect. We can provide legal help after a fatal injury to ensure that a family will be compensated for losses related to a loved one's wrongful death. Contact our Fort Washington personal injury claim attorneys at 301-843-3890 and set up a free consultation today.