What is Medical Malpractice? Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider deviates from the accepted standard of care, resulting in injury or harm to a patient. This can happen in hospitals, clinics, urgent care centers, nursing homes, and even in private practices. Any licensed medical professional—including doctors, nurses,...
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Can Someone Sue a Hospital for Negligence?
Hospitals are expected to provide a high standard of care to every patient. When these standards are not met, patients can suffer serious consequences, leading to questions of liability and potential legal action. This article outlines situations where someone may file a claim against a hospital for negligence, including medical negligence, malpractice,...
Read MoreMother Killed in Collision with Commercial Vehicle: $2,300,000 Settlement
Type of action: Wrongful deathInjuries alleged: Death resulting from internal injuriesName of judge or mediator: Judge Diane McQ. Strickland (Ret.)Date resolved: 2/15/2024Verdict or settlement: SettlementAmount: $2,300,000Attorneys for plaintiff: Peter C. DePaolis and Julie H. Heiden, Fairfax Description of case: This case involved the death of a 32-year-old single mother...
Read MoreDealing with Grief and Legalities: A Primer on Wrongful Death Cases
Discussing the emotional and legal aspects families go through when a loved one dies due to someone else’s negligence can be challenging. Each person grieves the loss of a family member in their own time and manner. However, statute limitations restrict the time to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Therefore, discussing the...
Read MoreUnderstanding the Legal Process of Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Suddenly losing a loved one can cause overwhelming grief. The death of a family member can also cause a financial burden for the surviving family members. A wrongful death lawsuit is a civil action seeking damages from individuals who caused your family member’s death. Wrongful death claims are...
Read MoreDo You Have a Maryland Wrongful Death Case?
If your loved one met with an untimely death, you might be wondering, do you have a Maryland wrongful death case? The answer to that question will depend on the cause of the death and your relationship with the person who died. Wrongful death cases tend to face aggressive defense by defendants because there...
Read MoreWhat Damages Can Be Recovered in a DC Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
If your loved one met with an untimely death due to the negligence or wrongful conduct of another, a Washington DC personal injury attorney could seek compensation on behalf of the legal beneficiaries. Most wrongful death cases arise from car accidents, truck collisions, defective products, and other...
Read MoreHow Much Is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Worth?
Money might be far from your mind when you first receive the heartbreaking news that a loved one has passed away. As the days pass and you face mounting medical bills, funeral home fees and lost wages, however, you may come to recognize the importance of pursuing a wrongful death claim for your family’s...
Read MoreNursing Home Neglect & Wrongful Death Lawsuits – When Is it Possible to File a Claim?
Nursing home neglect and abuse are terrible wrongdoings that take lives. Failing to provide proper care to the elderly goes against a nursing home facility’s legal duties and ethical obligations. Sadly, nursing home neglect is a tragedy that occurs somewhat often in Virginia and across the country. Known facts about nursing home abuse from...
Read MoreWhat Is the Statute of Limitations on Wrongful Death in Virginia?
If you tragically lost a loved one in an accident in Virginia, the last thing on your mind might be initiating a legal claim. As you face expenses such as a funeral, burial and unpaid medical bills, however, you may recognize what a compensatory award could do for your family. On top of financial...
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