Medical Malpractice
Proving 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 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…
Read MoreMedical Malpractice Rates: Don’t Believe the Hype
The “tort reform” crowd would have us believe that medical negligence is almost nonexistent, but that medical malpractice insurance premiums are skyrocketing and driving physicians out of business due to “frivolous” lawsuits. Here are some facts. A study by HealthGrades reported that medical negligence in hospitals kills about 195,000 Americans per year. To put this in…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions About Medical Malpractice Cases in Virginia
If you think you are the victim of a medical malpractice case in Virginia, there are a number of variables to consider, and there are rules in place to protect both the healthcare provider and patient. Below are some frequently asked questions that patients may have as they consider filing a charge of medical malpractice.…
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