When a Doctor Must Explain Side Effects: What Baltimore Patients Need to Know

As a leading Baltimore medical malpractice lawyer, Timoll Law Group understands that informed consent is at the heart of safe medical care. When doctors fail to properly disclose side effects, it can lead to serious—and even life-altering—harm.

Why Explaining Side Effects Matters

Before undergoing treatment, patients in Baltimore, Lutherville, Towson, Prince George’s County, or anywhere in Maryland, place their trust in doctors and hospitals. A critical part of that trust is being informed—especially about:

• Common and rare side effects of medications or medical procedures

• Risks associated with anesthesia and post-op treatments

• Potential long-term complications (e.g., organ damage, neurological issues)

When doctors neglect this duty—whether by omission or misleading information—it can constitute medical malpractice. Our firm has successfully handled cases involving surgical errors, misdiagnosis, anesthesia negligence, and medication mistakes .

Examples of Side-Effect Miscommunication

1. Medication Mistakes in Baltimore hospitals: Not telling patients about dangerous interactions or side effects (nausea, allergic reaction, internal bleeding).

2. Anesthesia Complications: Failing to warn about common issues like respiratory depression or rare risks like malignant hyperthermia.

3. Post-Surgical Infections: Not advising patients on signs of infection following a procedure in Towson or Glen Burnie clinics.
   At Timoll Law Group, we gather medical records, consult top experts, and demonstrate whether your physician’s failure to warn caused your injury .

How Timoll Law Group Can Help You

• 🚨 In‑Depth Case Review: We evaluate your case to confirm if the doctor breached the duty to inform.

• 🩺 Expert Medical Testimony: Collaborating with leading clinicians who explain how nondisclosure led to your injuries.

• ⚖️ Aggressive Local Representation: Whether filing a Baltimore medical malpractice lawsuit or negotiating a settlement in Anne Arundel County, we fight for maximum compensation .

Your Rights & Next Steps in Maryland

• The statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Maryland is generally five years from the date of injury—or three years from when the injury was discovered .

• You pay no upfront legal fees — Timoll Law Group works on a contingency basis, so you only pay if we win .

• Compensation may include medical bills, future care costs, lost income, and pain and suffering.

Real Results, Real Lives

• $10 million recovered: Paralysis due to surgical/information error

• Confidential eight-figure settlement: Birth injury from miscommunication during delivery

Don’t Wait—Act Now

If you or a family member suffered harm because a doctor failed to explain potential side effects—whether in Baltimore, Lutherville, Glen Burnie, or anywhere in Maryland —it’s critical to take action now.

Call Timoll Law Group today or fill out our online form to request a free consultation. With our deep Baltimore roots, proven record in medical malpractice, and unwavering commitment to our clients, we will fight for your rights—like family.