The articles below were written by our team of Virginia Beach & Norfolk personal injury attorneys to help injured victims and their loved ones understand the legal rights they may have when pursuing a personal injury or wrongful death claim.
Articles are divided by practice area. Please select the relevant practice area category to get access to our firm's legal articles.
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Medical Malpractice: Proving Violations of Relevant Medical Standards. At Shapiro & Appleton, our NC and VA medical malpractice attorneys gather the evidence needed to be successful in filing your claim. -
Can a Victim Sue a Chiropractor for Medical Malpractice? Can you sue a chiropractor for malpractice? Contact a Virginia medical malpractice attorney for details. -
Unjust Feres Doctrine Survives Another Request for Supreme Court Review The U.S. Supreme Court on May 20, 2019, declined to revisit the ruling that prevents active duty members of the military from filing medical malpractice claims after receiving negligent care at government health care facilities. -
Common Reasons for Medical Malpractice Lawsuits What are the elements needed for a malpractice case? Contact a Virginia malpractice attorney. -
Tragic Examples of Preventable Medical Errors Most medical errors are completely preventable. If you or a loved one has been injured, contact a Virginia malpractice attorney for assistance. -
Femoral Nerve or Iliac Artery Injury Call a Virginia medical malpractice attorney if you have suffered a femoral nerve or iliac artery injury during a surgical procedure to find out how we can help -
Hypoxic Brain Injury: A Preventable Anesthesia Error What happens when your loved one suffers a brain injury because of an anesthesia error? Contact a Virginia injury attorney for details. -
Medical Malpractice: Can Hospitals Keep Secret Files About Medical Mistakes? A Virginia law that allows health care facilities and doctors to keep some information confidential also states that all details of patient treatment must be shared upon request. -
Is the Lead Surgeon Responsible as the Captain of the Ship for Medical Mistakes in a Surgery or Operating Room? This article explores the legal liability of a surgeon who is deemed "captain of the ship" in the operating room. -
Injuries Made Worse by Doctor Errors or Mistakes - Understanding Your Legal Rights This article explores what to do if a doctor worsened an injury you suffered and sought treatment for, but left the doctor feeling even worse.