Posts by Jonathan Petty
How Do I Sue a Doctor for Medical Malpractice?
How Do I Sue a Doctor for Medical Malpractice in Virginia? Claims against negligent doctors, providers, and medical facilities are some of the most complicated injury claims. Virginia law establishes strict rules about the timing and procedures associated with medical malpractice claims, and a single mistake can result in delays and lost compensation. In this…
Read More5 Simple Ways You Can Protect Your Children From Lithium-Ion Battery Injuries
As the holiday season approaches, don’t forget about the potential hazard lithium-ion batteries pose to children. In the United States, emergency rooms treat more than 2,800 children each year who have swallowed the small button batteries found in devices like electronic toys, remote controls, key fobs, and musical greeting cards. Even more alarming, lithium-ion batteries…
Read MoreNursing Home Neglect and Abuse: Learn How to Protect Your Loved Ones
Nursing home abuse is a form of medical malpractice. When you place your loved one in a nursing home, you expect them to receive exceptional care. Unfortunately, residents in nursing homes are vulnerable, and far too many nursing homes expose their residents to abuse and neglect. These abuses don’t just happen in the lowest-cost nursing…
Read MoreMedical Malpractice Damage Caps and the Dangers of Tort Reform
A medical mistake can change your life forever. Victims of medical malpractice often face a lifetime of lost income, high medical and nursing bills, and immense grief. Unfortunately, if the malpractice occurred in Virginia, no matter how significant your damages are or how shocking the doctor’s negligence, you’ll face a damage cap. Keep reading to…
Read MoreFailure to Diagnose: A Medical Malpractice Victim’s Guide
Misdiagnosis and failure to diagnose are two of the most common forms of medical malpractice. However, proving that a diagnostic error constitutes medical malpractice can be challenging, and cases involving misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose require incredibly complex investigations as well as expert witness testimony and a thorough understanding of the law. If you or…
Read MoreProving Medical Malpractice: Why Experts Matter for Your Lawsuit
When a doctor’s errors cause catastrophic injuries, you have every right to demand justice. We place immense trust in physicians, and medical malpractice can shatter this trust and change your life forever. However, malpractice claims against a physician, nurse, or other medical provider are highly technical. Without expert witnesses willing to testify that your medical care was…
Read MoreGovernment Watchdog Says VA Fails to Report Dangerous Doctors
For years, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) has ignored complaints about dangerous doctors and hidden their violations from regulators, says a government watchdog organization. If you were injured by a negligent VA doctor, you have legal rights and options. Learn more about the VA’s doctor crisis and about related medical malpractice claims below. Virginia’s Veteran Population Is Growing Currently, Virginia has the…
Read MoreDIAGNOSIS ERRORS – A Prescription for Medical Malpractice
If you pay attention to health care news like I do, you’ve probably noticed that most of the coverage lately has focused heavily –almost exclusively – on proposed changes to our current system and the costs associated with the various options. As politicians in Washington argue about dollars and cents and about who is to…
Read MoreHOW DO I KNOW IF MY DOCTOR HAS A MALPRACTICE HISTORY?
“Wait – You mean to tell me that he has hurt other patients before?” I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve seen a medical malpractice client’s face turn pale with shock and despair when I share with them that their doctor has been sued successfully in the past. Typically, these clients have very…
Read MoreDo I Still Need to Pay My Medical Bills if I Think That I’m a Victim of Medical Malpractice?
The Problem “Do you mean to tell me that the hospital can make a mistake and still send me a bill? And they actually expect me to pay it?” Many patients who are unhappy with the results of their health care, or who feel that they have been victims of medical malpractice, are surprised…
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