Posts by Jonathan Petty
What to Bring to Your First Medical Malpractice Consultation
Have you or a loved one suffered harm from a medical professional’s mistake? It can be overwhelming. Chances are good that you’re dealing with ongoing treatments and lost wages. You likely have a hard time trusting your doctors now, too. Scheduling a consultation with an experienced Virginia medical malpractice attorney is an important first step.…
Read MoreMedical Malpractice in the Age of AI: What Virginia Patients Should Know
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere today, whether you choose to use it in your personal life or not. It’s playing an increasing role in virtually all industries, including healthcare. AI promises faster results, improved accuracy, and better patient outcomes. However, if you’ve been paying attention to the news, you know that AI is prone to…
Read MoreUnderstanding Virginia’s Continuous Treatment Doctrine in Medical Malpractice Claims
Have you been hurt by a medical provider’s mistake? Time isn’t on your side. In Virginia, medical malpractice lawsuits have to be filed within a strict window called the statute of limitations, or SOL. However, what happens when the cause wasn’t a single event, but happened over a long course of treatment? That’s where the…
Read MorePhelan Petty Secures $1.35 Million Settlement for Woman Who Suffered Stroke and Blindness After Vein Surgery
Medical professionals are supposed to act with a standard of care. When they fail in this duty, people can suffer massive complications. This was the case for a 67-year-old woman who suffered a stroke after vein surgery. Attorneys Jonathan M. Petty and Brielle Hunt negotiated the case in mediation and secured a $1.35 million settlement…
Read MoreElderly Woman Died After Fall on Defendant’s Premises — $900,000 Settlement
Type of action: Wrongful death Injuries alleged: Multiple traumatic injuries, including cervical, thoracic and facial fractures; wrongful death Demand: $1,000,000 Verdict or settlement: Settlement Amount: $900,000 Attorney for plaintiff: Brielle M. Hunt, Richmond Description of case: Plaintiff’s decedent, who was more than 97 years old, suffered a traumatic fall on the defendant’s premises, fracturing her neck, spine and face. She died three…
Read More$500,000 Settlement After Patient Suffers Permanent Hand Scarring Due to Negligence
On December 9, 2020, Phelan Petty’s Brielle Hunt secured a $500,000 settlement on behalf of a woman who suffered permanent hand scarring and pain after alleged negligence by a technician. Case background The plaintiff alleged that a radiology technician negligently administered high-pressure IV contrast into the back of her hand. The contrast extravasated throughout all…
Read More$1.4 Million Settlement After Confusion Over Baby’s Heart Report Results in Death
This tragic case involved a two week-old baby who died after his treatment team failed to act on alarming test results. Attorneys Jonathan M. Petty and Brielle Hunt negotiated the case in mediation and secured a $1.4 million settlement on behalf of the baby’s mother. Background of the case A 17-year-old single mother brought her…
Read More$750,000 Settlement After Woman is Blinded in Right Eye After Cataract Surgery
Phelan Petty’s Jonathan M. Petty secured a $750,000 settlement for a woman who suffered permanent blindness in her right eye after cataract surgery. Case background The plaintiff, a 53-year-old woman, underwent cataract surgery on her left eye by the defendant ophthalmologist without complication. She experienced no pain or discomfort after the surgery. One week later,…
Read More$375,000 Settlement for Patient Who Fractured Femur in Hospital Fall
On September 12, 2022, Phelan Petty’s Brielle Hunt secured a $375,000 settlement for a patient who suffered a fractured femur in a hospital fall. Background of the case The plaintiff presented to the defendant facility complaining of bilateral worsening leg weakness and pain. She was accompanied by her daughter. Her daughter allegedly explained that the…
Read MoreDepo-Provera Lawsuits Now Consolidated into MDL: What It Means for Victims
Lawsuits are mounting against Pfizer and other manufacturers of progesterone injection birth control like Depo-Provera. Studies indicating a drastic increase in the risk of meningioma tumors associated with the drug could mean tens of thousands of women will have the opportunity to recover damages for their injuries. The high number of potential claimants led to…
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