Medical Malpractice

Diagnosis is one of the most basic responsibilities of a physician. They review someone's symptoms, perform special tests and determine the underlying causes of medical issues. The diagnostic process helps doctors determine the right treatment for a patient....

One of the many medical conditions that riddle American lives is paralysis. Paralysis is a disability that can cause neurological damage. As such, someone suffering from paralysis may lose their ability to feel or move their limbs. In movies and TV shows, many...

It’s not uncommon for mothers to experience long deliveries. The reason for such experiences is not always apparent. However, not all overdue pregnancies and long deliveries are cause for alarm. A long delivery can be a successful birth with proper monitoring by a...

Birth has historically been a vulnerable time for both mother and baby. Decades ago, it wasn't uncommon for a mother or baby to die during childbirth. Today, enhanced medical care and technological advances have decreased this risk. Unfortunately, some doctors and...

Many people place full trust in the medical professionals who are tending to them. They assume that these people are going to provide an adequate level of care and that they will not suffer harm due to negligent mistakes. These are health professionals, after all,...

A lot can go wrong when a doctor makes a mistake or is negligent when treating their patient. While some errors can be undone, others, like losing a limb, have life-changing implications.  Every aspect of your life will likely be affected if you unexpectedly lose a...

Medical professionals like doctors have life-and-death decision-making authority over others. The doctor providing your care could save your life with a quick decision or could put your health at risk with a major mistake or oversight. You need the professionals...

When you’re ill, you trust your doctor to help. A delayed or inaccurate diagnosis can cause a bad situation to worsen. Cancer is a type of disease that can progress rapidly. The longer it goes undiagnosed, the more difficult the recovery will be for the patient. ...

When a doctor, nurse or healthcare professional provides care that falls below the standard acceptable in their field, and such care causes injury, you may be able to file a medical malpractice claim and obtain compensation. However, in the state of Virginia, COVID...

A stroke is what occurs when something affects the flow of blood within the human brain. The disruption of blood flow and normal brain functions can mean devastating medical consequences for the patient involved.  There is a saying in the medical community that after...