My partner, Rick Shapiro, published an article in the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Law Journal during June, 2009 titled “Using Medical Evidence to Maximize Personal Injury Case Damages.” The largest Virginia statewide plaintiff trial organization invited Rick to submit the article on personal injury medical evidence based on at least one of his previous presentations…
I have written a series of articles focusing on simple methods of preventing injuries/medical malpractice in the hospital operating room setting, involving surgical sponges/towels left inside a patient’s body. The medical field calls this “retained sponge” situations, but patients suffering this malpractice just find out that they have a major infection and need to have…
My law partner Jim Lewis posted an article on the Norfolk InjuryBoard blog about three new cases of swine flu appearing in Newport News, Virginia (VA) schools. It appears the virus persists in young children because they are contagious for a longer period of time. Learn more about the swine flu.
My law partner John C. wrote about recent incidences of carbon monoxide poisoning in Virginia Beach, Virginia (VA). Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless substance so it can be difficult to notice if you’re being expose to high levels. Read this article to learn about common carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms and what you can do…
My law partner John C. wrote an article on the Northeast North Carolina InjuryBoard blog about a Washington, NC high school student who was running late for school and lost control of his truck. Read the full article about the teen’s plight and some safety facts on seat belt use.