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Medical Malpractice: 29-Year-Old Dies During Hospital Cardiac Procedure

RESULTS: $750,000.00 settlement with confidential details COURT: [Confidential] Virginia DATE: WINTER 2023 ATTORNEY: Eric K. Washburn, Richard N. Shapiro STAFF: Heather G., Paula F.   WHAT HAPPENED: This case report is highly redacted due to a confidentiality agreement required by the medical provider defendant. Unfortunately, confidentiality agreements staunch public safety by not allowing both the…

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$2.23 Million Wrongful Death/Medical Malpractice Verdict (Delayed Diagnosis of Hospital Sepsis)

RESULTS:  $2.23 Million Wrongful Death/Medical Malpractice Verdict (Delayed Diagnosis of Hospital Sepsis) COURT:  Norfolk, VA Circuit Court DATE:  April 2023   ATTORNEYS:  Richard N. Shapiro, Eric K. Washburn STAFF: Paula S., Heather G.   “Our family had a tragedy that was unexpected, terrible and life-changing and if anybody asks for a recommendation, I will without…

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$675,000 Settlement for Hysterectomy/Incontinence Case

RESULTS:   $675,000 Settlement COURT:  (Confidential) Virginia Circuit Court DATE:  October 20, 2022   ATTORNEYS:  Richard N. Shapiro and Eric K. Washburn STAFF:  Paula S.   WHAT HAPPENED: A 38-year-old woman was treated by an OB/GYN after having undergone a tubal ligation. The OB/GYN physician recommended a total hysterectomy which was done in 2018. The…

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$1.275 Million Settlement Reached in Heart Catheterization Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Our law firm represented the estate of a young mother who died within hours of undergoing a heart catheterization procedure. The cause of death was identified as “cardiac difficulties.” The young mother’s death is truly heartbreaking since she leaves behind a husband and two children. Virtually all other details associated with this case  are confidential….

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