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What Are Birth Injuries and How Do They Occur?

Birth injuries are physical harm or trauma suffered by a baby during labor, delivery, or immediately after birth. These injuries can occur due to natural complications, but they are often linked to medical negligence or errors. Common causes include improper use of medical equipment, failure to monitor the baby’s vital signs, delayed C-sections, or failure…

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Who Has the Right to File a Personal Injury Case in Virginia?

In Virginia, personal injury cases are governed by state laws designed to protect individuals harmed by another party’s negligence or intentional wrongdoing. Understanding who has the right to file a personal injury claim is critical for pursuing compensation for injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. Reputation matters. Our law firm has practiced only…

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What Determines Medical Malpractice if a Surgeon Lacerates, Cuts, or Burns an Unintended Body Part?

Surgical procedures can carry significant risks. One of the more severe complications that can occur is the accidental laceration, cutting, or burning of an unintended body part. Unfortunately, this type of surgical error can lead to life-threatening complications. At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, our experienced medical malpractice attorneys have successfully handled cases where surgical errors…

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