The Opioid Epidemic has called into question the practice of a physician prescribing pain meds for unnecessary situations or failing to follow up with patients while taking these highly addictive and dangerous substances. One question that has recently come to light is whether a doctor can be held accountable for a patient’s abuse or even...
Read More$2.55 Million Dollar Award for Medical Malpractice Case
In February 2017, Peter DePaolis was part of the successful legal team representing a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case involving an injury during spinal surgery called posterior lumbar interbody fusion.  During the surgery, a physician inserted surgical instruments called shavers too deeply into the plaintiff’s body and lacerated two major blood vessels, causing...
Read MorePolls Reveal Americans Against Non-Economic Damage Limits for Claims
Personal Injury Attorneys Helping Victims Recover in Cases with Non-economic Damages in Nursing Home Abuse and Medical Malpractice Cases in Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland
Medical malpractice and nursing home lawsuits are becoming common in the United States. It is not because consumers are filing frivolous lawsuits. Instead, it is due to the number... Read MoreHoward University Hospital Showing Signs of Serious Crisis
Malpractice Attorneys Serving Victims of Hospital Errors and Injuries throughout Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C.
Initially, when Howard University Hospital opened its doors in 1862, it was notorious for its prestigious doctors and excellent care offered to people from all walks of life. However, the past ten years have brought dramatic changes to the facility. Not... Read MoreMedical Malpractice FAQ
Experienced Malpractice Attorneys Answer Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Malpractice
SERVING THE WASHINGTON, D.C., MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA AREAS
Medical malpractice is a complex area of law, especially since doctors may not tell their patients when something goes wrong. Many victims have questions, both about what happened to cause their injuries and what to do next. AtÂWhy Is This Integrative Medicine Doctor Being Sued For Medical Malpractice?
Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia Helping Medical Error Victims
A family is suing an integrative medicine doctor for medical malpractice after he knowingly failed to treat lymphoma, which is a cancer that attacks the body’s white blood cells. The patient...
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Is Doctor Fatigue Putting Patients At Risk For Medical Errors?
D.C. Medical Error Lawyers Also Serving Clients Across Maryland and Virginia Area
While being tired while working in any profession can be hazardous, when you’re fatigued while working in the medical profession, the stakes are even higher. Physician fatigue can cause serious bodily harm to patients.
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The Five Most Common Medical Mistakes Doctors Admit to Making
Medical Error Lawyers Assisting Clients in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia
More often than not, we put doctors on pedestals, but they are just as capable of making mistakes as anyone else. In fact, we wrote a blog on how medical...
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Are Physical Rehabilitation Hospitals Safe?
Medical Negligence Attorneys Helping Patients in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia
Patients go to rehabilitation hospitals to recover from injuries and regain functions they may have lost. They may think the worst is over and are on their way to fully recovering. However, a report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows... Read MoreThis New Hospital Program is Making Doctors Be More Transparent When Medical Errors Occur
In previous blogs, we discussed how medical errors are the third leading cause of death in America and how, unfortunately, very little progress has been made to prevent medical errors. Worse still, when medical errors occur, there is very little transparency about what...