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,...
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Type of action: Wrongful death
Injuries alleged: Death resulting from internal injuries
Name of judge or mediator: Judge Diane McQ. Strickland (Ret.)
Date resolved: 2/15/2024
Verdict or settlement: Settlement
Amount: $2,300,000
Attorneys 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...
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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...
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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 MoreIf 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 MoreIf 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 MoreMoney 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 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 MoreIf 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...
Read MoreOn April 5, 2010, a coal dust explosion occurred approximately 1,000 feet underground in what was the worst coal mining accident in 40 years. During this accident, 29 of the 30 coal miners in Upper Big Branch Mine died. Investigations found Massey Energy, the company that owns the Upper Big Branch Mine, failed to...
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