Under Virginia medical malpractice law, a cut, burn, or perforation to a bowel or colon may be a viable malpractice claim. Today, doctors use many devices beyond the Scout Bowl, harmonic scalpels that actually vibrate. These various devices can vibrate and burn tissue. If a doctor burns tissue that is not supposed to be burned…
It is understood that hospitals will have outbreaks of infections. However, when a patient develops an infection while they’re in the care of their attending physician and the doctor, for whatever reason, doesn’t monitor or recognize the signs and symptoms of a serious infection that can turn into sepsis, a medical malpractice lawyer may be…
Under the Virginia medical malpractice law, is there an exception to the statute of limitations for minors? Yes, there are some significant exceptions that parents need to be aware of. If your child has been injured, it is critical to consult with a medical malpractice lawyer to ensure you do not lose your opportunity to…
If a patient or a family member dies and the family believes that it’s from medical malpractice, does the case fall under Virginia’s medical malpractice or wrongful death statute? The answer is both. You can have a medical malpractice case that is also a wrongful death case. If you have lost a loved one due…
Medical malpractice cases are some of the most complex and contentious types of legal action. While many personal injury claims and lawsuits settle before going to trial, medical malpractice cases often don’t. The reasons for this are varied and rooted in the nature of medical malpractice itself, as well as the legal and financial considerations…