In Maryland, you have three years to bring a medical malpractice lawsuit, and an injured child has until age 21. Frank Spector, founder of Frank Spector Law and a Baltimore medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer with more than 35 years of experience, sits down with McCartney to share the story behind the firm and how he guides clients through a malpractice case. Questions answered in this episode: How long do you have to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Maryland? What is a birth injury case? What are the most common types of medical malpractice cases? Are medical malpractice lawsuits frivolous? Who decides whether to settle a malpractice case? Topics covered: the Maryland statute of limitations, wrong-site surgery, anesthesia errors, misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose, birth injury and oxygen deprivation, Erb's palsy, expert affidavit requirements, contingency fees, and rising jury verdicts. Frank Spector on settling versus trial: "A good settlement beats a great trial all the time." Frank Spector on Maryland's filing deadline: "In Maryland, you have three years to bring a lawsuit. If you have a child that's been injured, you have up until age 21." Frank Spector has practiced law for more than 35 years, is recognized by Super Lawyers, taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Baltimore Law School, and takes cases on contingency. Free consultation: frankspectorlaw.com Phone: (443) 845-1456 Office: Baltimore, Maryland #BaltimoreMedicalMalpractice #MarylandBirthInjury #StatuteOfLimitations #ErbsPalsy #WrongSiteSurgery #FrankSpectorLaw Recorded August 2026. This episode is general information, not legal advice. Laws change frequently and vary by state, so the discussion here may no longer be current at the time you view or listen to it and may not apply in your jurisdiction. Viewing or listening does not create an attorney-client relationship. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome to Baltimore Malpractice with Frank Spector 00:00:35 Why Did Frank Spector Become a Lawyer? A Third-Generation Story 00:01:05 What Moment Tipped the Scales? A Fatal Car Accident Case 00:02:55 Where Did Frank Spector Go to Law School? University of Baltimore 00:04:00 Does Maryland Have Certified Legal Specialties for Lawyers? 00:06:55 What Pointed Frank Spector Toward Medical Malpractice Law? 00:08:25 What Is the Real Practice of Law Like? Guiding Clients Calmly 00:10:25 Is Frank Spector From Baltimore? Fourth-Generation Roots 00:11:05 Does Frank Spector Take Cases Outside Baltimore? 00:11:50 What Regions Does Frank Spector Law Serve in Maryland? 00:12:35 What Are the Most Common Medical Malpractice Cases in Maryland? 00:15:45 Why Does Frank Spector Keep Doing Malpractice Work? 00:18:40 What Is a Birth Injury Case in Maryland? Oxygen Deprivation and Brain Damage 00:21:25 Are Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Frivolous? Maryland's Safeguards 00:26:10 Where Do Malpractice Myths Come From? Tort Reform in Maryland 00:28:00 What Is the Mission of Frank Spector Law? A Guide Through Crisis 00:31:25 Why Does Frank Spector Law Exist? Holding Medicine Accountable 00:34:00 How Does Frank Spector Build a Malpractice Case? Medical Records 00:38:10 Who Decides Whether to Settle a Malpractice Case? The Client 00:40:30 Should You Settle or Go to Trial in a Malpractice Case? 00:41:30 How Does Frank Spector Define a Successful Case? 00:42:30 What Surprises New Clients? Talking Directly to the Lawyer 00:44:00 How Did Frank Spector Launch His Baltimore Law Firm? 00:45:30 What Case Is Frank Spector Most Proud Of? An Erb's Palsy Client 00:46:55 How Does Frank Spector Give Back to the Legal Community? 00:48:40 Which Awards Matter to Frank Spector? Super Lawyers Recognition 00:49:20 Where Is Medical Malpractice Law Heading? AI and Rising Verdicts 00:53:20 How Does Frank Spector Use AI in His Law Practice? 00:55:30 How Long Do You Have to Sue for Malpractice in Maryland? Three Years 00:57:30 What Principle Guides Frank Spector? It's About the Client 00:59:25 How Do You Contact Frank Spector Law in Baltimore? 01:00:35 What Motivates Frank Spector to Keep Fighting for Clients?
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