D'Amore Personal Injury Law, LLC
Serious Injury Lawyers Proudly Serving
Baltimore, Annapolis, & Washington, D.C.
We obtain life changing compensation for our clients
Listen to Paul's closing argument at a recent medical malpractice trial. The case was tried for 6 days in the Baltimore City Circuit Court in March 2023 by Paul D’Amore and Michael Sanders. The Jury deliberated for 5 hours, and returned a verdict in favor of our client in the amount of $4,264,760.00. The Defendants' final offer of settlement before trial was $0.
$180,000
Dump Truck Accident
Auto Accident
Our client was driving his truck and trailer on a country road. A dump truck, approaching from the opposite direction, suddenly crossed the double yellow line and clipped our client’s trailer wheel, causing his truck to lurch sideways. The force of the collision injured our client’s neck, which required prolonged treatment. The dump truck driver denied responsibility for causing the crash, and even claimed his tire blew out just prior to the collision. Attorney Ruslan Kondratyuk worked diligently to secure witnesses, video footage and expert analysis that proved there was no tire failure, and the truck driver had actually violated the basic rules of commercial transportation safety. Left with little else to argue, the truck driver’s insurance company then attacked our client and claimed he was faking his injuries. However, thanks to Rus and his team, our client’s injuries were proven to be real, and very serious. Ultimately, the case was settled for a confidential amount that compensated our client for his medical expenses, lost earnings, and all of his pain and suffering. Well done Rus!
$137,000
Major Accident
Auto Accident
Rus Kondratyuk recently obtained a $137,000 verdict in the Baltimore City Circuit Court in a case where the Defendant denied that our client was injured in the car accident at issue. Instead, the Defendant contended our client used the accident to obtain treatment for a preexisting injury. Using the advanced strategies and tactics we consistently employ in trial, Rus successfully opposed that defense, and clearly convinced the jury that our client had been seriously harmed. The pre-trial offer from the Defendant’s insurance company was $8,000. Congrats to our client, and kudos to him for trusting Rus!
$12.5 Million
Medical Malpractice
Surgical Negligence
Our client was left with a permanent brain injury after abdominal surgery. Ace McBride assembled an unparalleled team of medical experts to prove the surgeons had negligently lost control of our client’s bleeding during the operation, causing a cardiac arrest, and the brain damage our client would have for life. Because of the strength of the case Ace had prepared, he was able to negotiate a resolution that will provide for our client’s lifetime of care and services.
$7.5 Million
Medical Negligence
Missed Diagnosis of Rare Disease
Our client’s condition went undiagnosed and untreated until it was too late to avoid permanent spinal cord damage. At the time, our client was under the care of one of the nation’s top doctors, and we were told it would be difficult to prove the doctor’s judgment was negligent. Mike Sanders didn’t back down. He took the case, proved the doctor had not properly considered the patient’s condition, and failed to order the necessary diagnostic testing. Mike also proved, despite the rare nature of our client’s disease, timely diagnosis and treatment would have resulted in a dramatically different life than the one our client was now forced to endure. In the end, Mike was able to negotiate a resolution that will ensure our client has all of the goods and services needed to lead a safe and productive life.
$6.9 Million
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury
A young mother and father trusted one of Maryland’s biggest hospitals to help their new baby. When the hospital violated their trust and almost caused the baby to die, they contacted Paul for help. Paul took the case and fought tirelessly for the family on every front. Ultimately, Paul negotiated a settlement that would ensure the catastrophically injured baby would receive lifelong security, medical care and services.
$6 Million
Pediatric Injury
ICU Mismanagement
A young girl appeared stable in the ICU after major surgery. While talking to her nurses, she suddenly went into cardiac arrest. Although she was revived, the young lady suffered permanent global brain damage and became totally disabled. The girl’s parents retained D’Amore Personal Injury Law to find out what happened. After a thorough investigation, consultations with top medical experts, and an analysis of the facts, Paul D’Amore and Michael Sanders believed the child’s care, though complex, had been mismanaged in the ICU. Mr. D’Amore and Mr. Sanders brought suit and aggressively litigated the case. Ultimately, the parties settled out of court; ensuring that the child’s living expenses and health care needs would be covered for the rest of her life.
$6 Million
Birth Injury
Missed Diagnosis of Infant Hydrocephalus
A pediatrician at a major Baltimore City medical system failed to recognize fluid building up in an infant’s brain. Due to a change in the medical records system, the condition was not properly diagnosed for over a year. By then, it was too late to save the baby from suffering permanent brain damage. Paul and Rus took the case after two other law firms told the family there was nothing they could do. Paul and Rus were able to show the medical providers they were accountable for the baby’s brain damage. The parties agreed to settle the case before trial, and ensure the child would have enough money to pay for a lifetime of medical care and services.
$4.5 Million
Medical Malpractice
Back Surgery Error
A previously active father of two teenage children started having difficulty with his arms and legs. His doctors determined that the discs in his neck were pressing on his spinal cord and he needed surgery to fix them. After surgery, the man got worse. He eventually lost all use of his arms and legs. Mr. D’Amore and his colleague were able to show that the medical staff had ignored the man’s post-operative condition and failed to get him back to surgery before the damage to his spinal cord became permanent. In the end, Mr. D’Amore and his team were able to secure a settlement that would ensure the man could get therapy and medical care and that his family would be secure.
$4 Million
Misdiagnosis
Loss of Leg Use
A young patient lost his ability to walk after a major hospital center failed to recognize and treat his disease. Mr. D’Amore took the case and, despite the rare nature of the man’s illness, was able to show the hospital should have made the correct diagnosis and should have properly treated the young man and saved the use of his legs. In the end, Mr. D’Amore was able to secure a settlement that provided financial security and medical treatment for the rest of the man’s life.
$3.45 Million
Medical Malpractice
Anesthesia Error
When a 19-year-old girl was left paralyzed after abdominal surgery, Mr. D’Amore took up her fight against a renowned anesthesiologist and a world-class hospital. Mr. D’Amore was able to show that his client’s damages were caused by the anesthesiologist’s use of a unique approach to blood pressure management that was not approved by the surgeon. The result was a multimillion-dollar settlement for the young woman that ensured she would receive proper care, rehabilitation, and assistance for the rest of her life.
$2.7 Million
Medical Malpractice
Failure to Diagnose and Treat Kidney Stones
Our client lost parts of her hands and feet due to septic shock from an undiagnosed kidney stone. Despite this tragic outcome, other lawyers had concluded the case was unwinnable. Not Ace McBride. He refused to believe this was a medically acceptable outcome. After years of dogged determination and unwavering skill, Ace was able to conclude the case in favor of our client.
$2 Million
Medical Malpractice
Surgical Error
When a nationally recognized hospital accused a single mother of neglecting her severely disabled child, took her to court, stripped her of her parental rights, and proceeded to perform an operation on the girl against her mother’s wishes, Mr. D’Amore came to her aid. In the end, he was able to prove this dedicated and loving mother had done nothing wrong, and the hospital had acted illegally in performing the operation. The case concluded with the hospital paying millions of dollars to settle the case.
1.67 Million
Misdiagnosis
Intestinal Blood Vessel Blockage
Ronnie Staggs died while he was an inpatient on the psychiatric ward of Harford Memorial Hospital. His death was caused from a blockage in the vessels supplying blood to his intestines. This condition had been developing over several years. However, had the proper tests been ordered, it would have been diagnosed in time to save him. Instead, the gastroenterologist responsible for ordering the test, decided to cancel it, and discharge Ronnie to the psych ward- believing his 80 pound weight loss was the result of a mental disorder. Before trial, the Defense advised the Court that the case had “little to no settlement value” and, even if the Plaintiff could somehow win, “a Harford County Jury would award no more than $500,000.” The case was tried by Paul D’Amore and Ace McBride, and the jury returned a verdict for Ronnie’s widow in excess of $1.67 Million.
$1.6 Million
Negligence
Leg Amputation
Our client sought assistance from a foot care clinic for an open foot wound caused by his work boots. The health care providers elected to use a casting system in violation of the product’s safe use instructions. The misuse of the product caused our client’s wound to become so badly infected that he was forced to have his leg amputated. Paul D’Amore and Mike Sanders aggressively litigated the case and obtained a settlement that allowed our client to get his life back.
$1.25 Million
Medical Malpractice
Surgical Error
When a young mother bled to death on the operating table during surgery, her husband and two baby girls were told by other lawyers there was nothing they could do. Mr. D’Amore took the case and showed the surgeon was not prepared for the complexity of the operation. In the end, Mr. D’Amore was able to secure a settlement from the Hospital that ensured his client could afford to hire the help he needed to raise his two girls, and to pay for their education through college.
$1.25 Million
Personal Injury
Slip and Fall
Our client was severely injured while walking down an unsafe stairway at the home she had rented from a big on-line rental company. Attorney Ruslan Kondratyuk took the case. Instead of backing down when the Defendant claimed it was our client’s carelessness that caused her to fall, Rus turned up the heat. Faced with Rus’ aggressive litigation style, the Defendant elected to settle early into the litigation. Our client was overwhelmingly pleased with the result Rus obtained for her.
$1.1 Million
Personal Injury
Slip and Fall
A chaperone for a children’s church group was injured when a negligently maintained attraction caused her to slip and fall. She suffered a broken leg and was unable to continue her job as a housekeeper. Mr. Kondratyuk was able to shine a light on the abysmal safety standards on the premises. Mr. Kondratyuk was also able to capture the extent of her past and future economic and medical injuries, resulting in a significant settlement for his client.
$750,000
Missed Diagnosis
Elbow Dislocation for a Child
Doctors at the hospital missed a diagnosis of a elbow dislocation for a child.
$500,000
Medical Malpractice
Surgical Error
All surgery comes with risks, and surgeons are not legally responsible for the known and recognized complications that accompany surgical procedures. This is especially true in gallbladder surgery, where surgeons can nick or cut the tiny tubes leading from the gallbladder to the liver. When this happens it’s called a bile duct injury, and its consequences can be devastating to the patient. In many instances, the “known complications” defense is difficult to overcome. At D’Amore Personal Injury Law, we have been successful in obtaining compensation for patients who have suffered this terrible outcome. In one such instance, Mr. D’Amore secured hundreds of thousands of dollars for a woman who suffered a common bile duct injury during gallbladder surgery.
$500,000
Major Accident
Tire Failure
Our client sustained serious injury including multiple bone fractures when her car crashed after a catastrophic tire blow-out. The insurance company mounted a vigorous liability defense, claiming it was not responsible for our client’s damages. Attorney Ruslan Kondratyuk took the case. His diligent investigation showed the insurance company it was wrong, and the case resulted in a “policy limits” settlement for our client.
$400,000
Wrongful Death
Obstetrical Negligence
A young woman bled to death after delivering her baby. Her family wanted to know how this could happen. Mr. D’Amore and Mr. Kondratyuk found the answer. They took the case and discovered the hospital staff had failed to recognize the severity of the young mother’s condition. By the time they did, the crisis had reached a point of no return, and the woman was unable to be saved. In the end, Mr. D’Amore and Mr. Kondratyuk were able to negotiate a settlement that would secure the future of the woman’s young child.
$300,000
Major Accident
Drunk Driver
Intoxicated drivers are a menace to all people on the roadway. Our client was a victim of an intoxicated driver, who was speeding and driving recklessly. Unfortunately, the drunk driver crashed into our client’s vehicle. After receiving conservative care, our client was diagnosed with a disc herniation, which eventually required surgery. The drunk driver’s insurance company declined to fully compensate our client, claiming that our client would have required the surgery even without the collision. Attorney Ruslan Kondratyuk stood up to the insurance company, filed suit, and proved it was responsible for ALL of our client’s damages.
$250,000
Major Accident
Tow Truck Accident
Our client had suffered from back problems his entire life. By the time a tow truck crossed the center lane and side swiped his vehicle, he had already had 13 back surgeries. But, after this accident, his back pain changed and became hard to tolerate. He was worried that no one would believe his condition was different from the pain had suffered all the years before this accident. Using his experience in the medical malpractice arena, Attorney Ruslan Kondratyuk worked closely with our client’s treating neurosurgeon to prepare a case that the defendant insurance company had difficulty refuting. Thanks to Rus’ hard work and detailed preparation, the case was settled and our client was overjoyed with the result.
$190 Million
Violation of Hippocratic Oath
OB/GYN
When it was discovered that Johns Hopkins Ob/Gyn physician Nikita Levy, M.D. was secretly photographing his female patients, Mr. D’Amore and Mr. Kondratyuk took immediate action. Mr. D’Amore and Mr. Kondratyuk spoke with hundreds of women affected by Dr. Levy’s actions. Responding to numerous calls for help from the women of Baltimore, Mr. D’Amore and Mr. Kondratyuk personally walked into the Baltimore neighborhoods served by Dr. Levy, and individually met with the women who had been victimized. Mr. D’Amore was instrumental in organizing a town hall meeting to help inform the women of Baltimore of their rights and possible remedies for this egregious violation of their trust and confidence. Ultimately, the matter was organized into a class action that resulted in a $190,000,000 settlement.
“I hope to never have to obtain a medical malpractice lawyer again, but if I do, I would not hesitate to use Paul and his firm and would highly recommend him to anyone who is in need of representation.”
By: Ana F.
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Truck Accident
Dump Truck Accident
Our client was driving his truck and trailer on a country road. A dump truck, approaching from the opposite direction, suddenly crossed the double yellow line and clipped our client’s trailer wheel, causing his truck to lurch sideways. The force of the collision injured our client’s neck, which required prolonged treatment. The dump truck driver denied responsibility for causing the crash, and even claimed his tire blew out just prior to the collision. Attorney Ruslan Kondratyuk worked diligently to secure witnesses, video footage and expert analysis that proved there was no tire failure, and the truck driver had actually violated the basic rules of commercial transportation safety. Left with little else to argue, the truck driver’s insurance company then attacked our client and claimed he was faking his injuries. However, thanks to Rus and his team, our client’s injuries were proven to be real, and very serious. Ultimately, the case was settled for a confidential amount that compensated our client for his medical expenses, lost earnings, and all of his pain and suffering.
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Personal Injury
Slip and Fall on Black Ice
Slip and fall cases as a result of “black ice” are incredibly difficult to pursue in Maryland. Defendant landlords and businesses rely upon defenses such as assumption of risk and contributory negligence. In Maryland a slip and fall victim who is determined to be even 1% at fault for their accident is barred from recovery. Scarey right? Not for Attorney Rus Kondratyuk.
When our client slipped and fell on “black ice” and broke his leg, Attorney Ruslan Kondratyuk accepted the challenge. Mr. Kondratyuk’s detailed and unrelenting search for the truth revealed that negligent surface treatment operations by the defendants had caused the dangerous “black ice” to be present, but not visible. Mr. Kondratyuk also proved that our client was 0% at fault for his accident. This proof convinced the insurance company to fully compensate our client for all of his damages.
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Hospital Negligence
Wrongful Death
When an elderly woman contacted Mr. D’Amore and said that her daughter was found dead in her hospital bed, and that she had left behind a young disabled boy with no father to raise him, Mr. D’Amore was there to help. Taking the case, he was able to show that the young woman had been overmedicated and then neglected by the hospital staff. The case resulted in a settlement from the hospital that ensured the young boy would have the means to pay for his future needs and the costs of his education.
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Birth Injury
Erb's Palsy
A young mother was delivering her second child when the baby became stuck. This is not an uncommon situation and doctors should know what to do. In this case, Mr. Kondratyuk and Mr. D’Amore were able to show that the doctor panicked and failed to use the appropriate interventions to safely free the baby. The baby suffered a brachial plexus injury (also called an “Erb’s Palsy“). This injury occurs during birth when a baby’s shoulder is stretched beyond its limits, causing permanent injury to the shoulder and arm. Mr. Kondratyuk and Mr. D’Amore took this case and obtained a settlement designed to secure the child’s future medical care and education needs.
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Nursing Home Negligence
Wrongful Death
An elderly father and husband was entrusted to a nursing home to receive rehabilitation and care. The nursing home failed in its obligation to keep him safe. The nursing home’s negligence lead to his unfortunate and untimely death. Mr. Kondratyuk and Mr. D’Amore assisted the family when others would not, and were able to secure compensation for the harms they had suffered.
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Medical Malpractice
Surgical Malpractice
When a patient called Mr. D’Amore desperate and upset that his lawyer had failed to prepare his case, and then quit with less than a month left before the deadline to file it, Paul didn’t back down. Instead, within two weeks, he obtained a detailed knowledge of the case, secured the necessary expert testimony to support the claim and filed it within the deadline. The case required Paul to prove that one of the most famous surgeons in the United States had been negligent. Ultimately, Paul was able to secure a life changing settlement for his clients, ensuring their remaining years together will be financially secure.
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Medical Malpractice
Surgical Error
An elderly man with a massive abdominal hernia sought to have it fixed. After the operation, the man spent 21 days in a coma and almost died. In order to save his life, the hernia repair had to be reversed; leaving him with a larger hernia than before the operation. Mr. D’Amore and Mr. Sanders took the case. After months of hard fought litigation, Mr. D’Amore and Mr. Sanders were able to negotiate a substantial settlement on the basis that the operation was so risky it should never have been performed.
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Nursing Home Negligence
Broken Leg
An elderly woman under the care of a nursing home was allowed to fall on several occasions. As a result, she broke her leg. An unfortunate complication then arose which resulted in the woman’s leg being amputated. Mr. Kondratyuk was able to convince the nursing home that his client had lost her leg due to a failure to prevent her from falling. The case settled before trial.
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Medical Malpractice
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
A young woman was driving on Light Street in Baltimore City on her way to work. A driver in the lane next to her was not paying attention, switched lanes, and collided with the driver’s side of her car. The impact was relatively minor, but the young woman felt a period of confusion after the impact. She continued on her way to work, but felt ‘foggy,’ had a headache, and had trouble focusing. Mr. Kondratyuk had the woman evaluated by a neurologist because she was showing signs of post-concussive syndrome. The medical evaluations ordered by Mr. Kondratyuk diagnosed the woman with a mild traumatic brain injury. Mr. Kondratyuk was able to settle this case for a significant amount that fully accounted for her true medical diagnosis.
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Birth Injury
Death of a Baby
A mother was evaluated by her OB/GYN late into her pregnancy. Her doctor failed to recognize signs and symptoms that the baby was in distress. Instead of ordering a cesarean section, the doctor told the mother to come back in a few days. Unfortunately, when the mother returned, her baby had already died inside of her belly. Mr. Kondratyuk and Mr. D’Amore took the case and showed how the baby would have survived if she had been delivered earlier. The case settled for a confidential amount before trial.
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Doctor Negligence
Retained Surgical Instrument
During a routine abdominal surgery, the surgeon failed to account for all of the surgical instruments he had used. As a result, a sponge was left inside of his patient. The sponge wrapped around the patient’s intestines, blocking her digestive system. Another abdominal surgery was required to remove the sponge and reconstruct the women’s intestines. Mr. Kondratyuk was able to quickly resolve this matter outside of court, and his client could focus on her recovery.
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Major Accident
Motor Vehicle Collision
A mother was driving her minivan when a large truck collided with her vehicle, rolling it onto its side. She was seriously injured and required extensive medical care. Mr. Kondratyuk obtained the maximum possible recovery for his client.
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Major Accident
Bus Accident
A man was riding an MTA bus on his way to work early in the morning. A drunk driver crashed into the bus, throwing the man out of his seat. Despite the clear negligence, the drunk driver’s insurance company refused to pay full value for the man’s injuries. Mr. Kondratyuk filed a lawsuit against the drunk driver and settled the case for full value shortly before trial.
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Medical Malpractice
Anesthesia Death
After a disabled man died during a routine procedure at an outpatient clinic, his family wanted answers. Because of a loophole in the law, the case had little chance of success. Mr. D’Amore took the case anyway. Ultimately, he was able to provide the family with the truth about what happened to their loved one and secure some compensation for their emotional losses.
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Major Accident
Drunk Driver
A woman was driving her vehicle when an intoxicated man heading in the opposite direction crossed the double-yellow line and crashed head-on into her vehicle. The woman was severely injured. Mr. Kondratyuk quickly obtained the maximum possible recovery for his client.
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Major Accident + Medical Malpractice
Car Crash + Negligence
Our client was seriously injured in a car accident. The person responsible for the car crash did not have enough insurance to compensate our client for all the harms she had caused. Attorney Ruslan Kondratyuk got to work, and discovered that a significant amount of our client’s losses were the result of negligent medical care after the accident. Rus was able to use our firm’s resources and experience in medical malpractice cases to add the medical providers as defendants to the lawsuit. Rus was then able to negotiate a settlement from all of the defendants that fully compensated our client for her damages.
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Doctor Negligence
Negligent Wound Care
Doctors at a major hospital hospital center were trusted to treat a chronic skin condition for our client. However, their lack of diligence resulted in our client having to endure months of open wound care, surgical procedures and hospitalizations. Mike Sanders took the case and showed that but for the doctors’ negligent care, our client would have been healed within weeks. This resulted in a settlement for our client that will ensure a bright future, and the resources to achieve it.
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Car Accident
Person Hit by Car
Our client was going for a jog on the sidewalk when a careless driver leaving a shopping center struck him with a vehicle. Our client suffered serious injuries, including multiple fractures of her pelvis, sacrum and vertebrae. However, she had no recollection of the accident. Attorney Ruslan Kondratyuk didn’t back down. His relentless investigation resulted in the discovery of evidence proving the driver of the car was negligent. In the end, Rus was able to resolve the case for the negligent driver’s full insurance limits.
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Doctor Negligence
Vertebral Artery Dissection
A young woman sought treatment for neck pain, so she went to a chiropractor. The chiropractor performed cervical adjustments that caused a vertebral artery dissection. As a result of this dissection, she suffered a stroke. The chiropractor argued that it was nearly impossible for his actions to cause a stroke. However, Mr. Kondratyuk was able to make the case and obtained a significant settlement for his client.