Baltimore, Annapolis & Washington DC Medical Malpractice and Injury Attorneys

A Baltimore Law Firm Focused on Cases With the Highest Stakes

Our practice is built around claims where the consequences are permanent: a child born with a brain injury, a surgical mistake that leaves a patient paralyzed, a missed diagnosis that allowed a treatable condition to become fatal, or a crash that ends a career. These cases demand detailed medical knowledge, qualified expert witnesses, and the financial resources to see a long fight through to the end. Our firm brings all three.

We handle claims involving major medical institutions across the region, including Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins Bayview, University of Maryland Medical Center, Sinai Hospital, Mercy Medical Center, St. Agnes, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, and Anne Arundel Medical Center. In the District, we have pursued claims involving Children’s National, Georgetown University Medical Center, Sibley Memorial Hospital, and Washington Hospital Center. Large health systems have experienced legal teams on their side. You deserve the same.

Medical Malpractice Claims We Handle

Medical malpractice happens when a health care provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care and that failure causes harm. Most doctors and nurses work hard to get it right, but mistakes in a hospital setting can be devastating, and patients often have no way of knowing what went wrong. Our medical malpractice attorneys obtain the complete records, consult with physicians in the relevant specialty, and reconstruct exactly what happened and when.

We represent patients and families in cases involving:

• Surgical errors, including wrong site surgery, retained sponges and instruments, and injuries to nearby organs or nerves
• Anesthesia mistakes and failures to monitor a patient during and after surgery
• Delayed diagnosis and misdiagnosis of cancer, stroke, heart attack, sepsis, and infection
• Emergency room and ICU negligence
• Medication and dosing errors
• Pediatric malpractice and missed diagnoses in children
• Hospital negligence, understaffing, and failures in communication between care teams
• Chiropractic injuries, including vertebral artery dissection and stroke

A delayed diagnosis claim is one of the most common cases we see. When a doctor dismisses symptoms, fails to order the right test, or never follows up on an abnormal result, a condition that could have been treated early can become life threatening. Proving these cases requires showing both that the provider fell short and that timely care would have led to a different outcome. That second step is where many claims are won or lost, and it is where our experience on the defense side makes a real difference.

Birth Injury and Cerebral Palsy Lawyers

Few experiences are more painful for a family than learning that a child’s injury could have been prevented. Our birth injury lawyers represent families when labor and delivery mistakes cause lasting harm, including failures to respond to fetal distress, delays in performing a cesarean section, improper use of Pitocin, vacuum extractors, or forceps, and missed signs of infection, placental abruption, umbilical cord compression, or uterine rupture.

Many of these cases involve hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, a brain injury caused by a lack of oxygen around the time of birth. When a newborn is placed in a cooling protocol after delivery, that is often a sign that the medical team suspected oxygen deprivation. We work with neonatologists, obstetricians, pediatric neurologists, and life care planners to understand how the injury happened and what the child will need for the rest of their life. For families facing a diagnosis of cerebral palsy caused by a delivery error, a recovery can fund therapy, equipment, home modifications, and lifelong care.

Personal Injury and Catastrophic Injury Representation

In addition to malpractice claims, D’Amore Personal Injury Law represents people who have been seriously hurt in accidents across Baltimore and the surrounding region. Our personal injury practice centers on cases with significant injuries, such as:

• Car accidents, including head-on collisions, drunk driving crashes, and pedestrian injuries
• Commercial truck and tractor-trailer crashes on I-95, I-695, I-83, and other busy corridors
• Motorcycle accidents
• Bus and public transit accidents
• Slip and fall injuries and dangerous property conditions
• Nursing home negligence and falls

When an injury is permanent, the claim has to account for far more than the bills already received. Our catastrophic injury practice works with physicians, vocational experts, and economists to measure future medical care, lost earning capacity, home care, and the daily limitations that come with a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, or severe burn.

Maryland and Washington, D.C. both follow contributory negligence, one of the harshest fault rules in the country. In most cases, an injured person found even slightly at fault can be barred from recovering anything. Insurance companies know this and use it aggressively. Early investigation, witness statements, scene evidence, and video footage are often what protect a client’s claim, which is why it pays to speak with an attorney soon after a crash.

Wrongful Death Claims for Maryland and D.C. Families

When negligence takes a loved one, families are left with grief, unanswered questions, and financial strain. Our wrongful death attorneys help spouses, parents, and children pursue accountability after fatal medical errors, hospital neglect, and serious accidents. In Maryland, a wrongful death action can be brought by primary beneficiaries such as a spouse, parent, or child, and a separate survival action can be pursued on behalf of the estate for the losses the person suffered before death. We guide families through both, along with the probate steps that often come with them.

Results That Changed Our Clients’ Lives

Our firm has secured verdicts and settlements against hospitals, health systems, and insurers across Maryland. Results include:

• $12.5 million for a client who suffered a permanent brain injury after surgeons lost control of bleeding during abdominal surgery
• $6.9 million for a family whose baby was catastrophically injured at a major Maryland hospital
• $6 million for a young girl who suffered a preventable cardiac arrest in the ICU
• $4.5 million for a father of two who lost the use of his arms and legs after neck surgery
• $4.26 million jury verdict in Baltimore City Circuit Court in a medical malpractice case where the defense offered nothing before trial

You can review more outcomes on our client results page. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome, but they show how we prepare and what we are willing to do for the people we represent.

How Medical Malpractice Claims Work in Maryland

Maryland has specific rules for malpractice claims, and missing one can end a case before it starts. Under the Health Care Malpractice Claims Act, most claims are first filed with the Health Care Alternative Dispute Resolution Office, and the claimant must file a certificate from a qualified medical expert stating that the provider breached the standard of care and caused the injury. Most cases are then transferred to circuit court.

Maryland also caps non-economic damages such as pain and suffering in medical malpractice cases. For injuries occurring in 2026, the cap is $920,000, and it increases by $15,000 each January 1. In wrongful death cases with two or more beneficiaries, the total cap is 125 percent of that amount. Economic damages, including medical expenses, future care, and lost income, are not capped. That is why carefully documenting a client’s lifetime needs is so important in serious cases.

Washington, D.C. handles these claims differently. The District does not cap malpractice damages, but it requires a written notice of intent to the provider at least 90 days before a lawsuit is filed. Because our firm practices in both jurisdictions, we know which rules apply and how to use them for our clients.

Why Clients Choose D’Amore Personal Injury Law

Clients often come to us after another firm has turned their case down. We take the time to understand what happened, explain the medical issues in plain language, and give honest advice about the strength of a claim. When we take a case, our clients are treated like family. You will have direct access to your attorney, regular updates, and a team that returns your calls.

Paul D’Amore has been recognized by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, and Distinguished Justice Advocates. Those honors reflect the work, but what matters most to our firm is the difference a recovery makes for an injured child, a family that lost a parent, or a patient learning to live with a permanent injury.

D’Amore Personal Injury Law, LLC is a Baltimore medical malpractice and personal injury firm founded in 2015 by trial lawyer Paul D’Amore, who brings more than 25 years of experience and a background defending hospitals and physicians to his work for injured patients. Recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers and a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the firm has recovered more than $150 million for clients in Maryland and Washington, D.C. D’Amore Personal Injury Law is located at 145 W Ostend St, Suite 600, Baltimore, MD 21230 and can be reached by phone at 410-324-2000.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to file a medical malpractice claim in Maryland?

In most cases, a Maryland malpractice claim must be filed within five years of the date of the injury or three years from the date it was discovered, whichever comes first. Special rules apply to children. For a child injured before age 11, the deadlines generally begin when the child turns 11. Washington, D.C. generally allows three years. These deadlines have exceptions and can be complicated to calculate, so it is best to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.

How much does it cost to hire a medical malpractice lawyer in Baltimore?

There is no upfront cost. Our firm handles medical malpractice and personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means we are paid a percentage of the recovery only if we win. We also advance the costs of records, expert reviews, and litigation, which can be substantial in malpractice cases.

How do I know if a bad outcome was medical malpractice?

Not every poor result is malpractice. A claim requires proof that the provider failed to meet the standard of care and that the failure caused harm. If your condition got worse unexpectedly, a diagnosis was missed, or a routine procedure led to a serious complication, an attorney can review the records with medical experts and tell you whether a claim is worth pursuing.

Does your firm handle cases in Annapolis and Washington, D.C.?

Yes. In addition to our Baltimore office, we represent clients throughout Anne Arundel County, Prince George’s County, Montgomery County, and the rest of Maryland, along with Washington, D.C. Families in Anne Arundel County can learn more about our Annapolis medical malpractice representation, and our D.C. office is located at 1200 G Street NW.

What if I was partly at fault for my accident?

Maryland and D.C. use contributory negligence, which can bar recovery if an injured person shares any fault. There are exceptions, and fault is often disputed. We investigate quickly to gather the evidence needed to protect your claim against these defenses.

Can I reach your firm outside of business hours?

Yes. Our firm is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Serious injuries do not follow a schedule, and you should not have to wait until Monday to get answers.

Speak With a Baltimore Medical Malpractice Lawyer Today

If you or someone you love was harmed by a medical error or a serious accident, you do not have to face a hospital or insurance company alone. Call D’Amore Personal Injury Law at 410-324-2000 or request a free case evaluation. There is no fee unless we recover compensation for you.