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Medical Malpractice and Cardiac Catheterization: What Can Go Wrong and What Is Considered Medical Negligence?

For a few decades now, heart disease has been the leading cause of fatalities in the US. Heart diseases cause more than 600,000 deaths every year, followed closely by cancer and respiratory afflictions.   Cardiac conditions mostly stem from an unhealthy lifestyle, with a healthy diet and regular exercise playing an important part in their…

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Virginia’s New Law Bans Handheld Cell Phone Use While Driving from Jan 2021: Distracted Driving or Texting While Driving Is a Primary Offense Now: What Are the Penalties?

When you are operating a motor vehicle, you are not supposed to engage in any activity that might distract your attention and cause you to take your eyes off the road – even if it is for a second or two. Doing so can increase the risk of an accident significantly. Unfortunately, not many people…

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My Pharmacist Filled My Prescription with the Wrong Medication. I Ended Up Going to the Hospital for Dizzy Spells and a fall. Do I Have a Case?

Pharmacists play an extremely important role in our healthcare system. They have the responsibility to make sure that patients are given the right medications in the right dose. Any negligence or error on their part can have serious consequences and put patients’ lives at risk. If your pharmacist mistakenly filled your prescription with the wrong…

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I Was Involved in a Car Accident That Wasn’t My Fault. However, I Wasn’t Wearing My Seat Belt. Will This Hurt My Claim against the Other Driver and Their Insurance Company?

If you are a victim of a car accident in Virginia, and if you were not wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision, you might be wondering whether you have the right to pursue legal action against the at-fault party. It is a valid question, considering the fact that Virginia follows the…

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