Attorney Rick Shapiro put together an in-depth summary of North Carolina personal injury and wrongful death laws. This guide is intended to assist both prospective clients and attorneys unfamiliar with North Carolina tort law by providing answers to important legal questions. Read the In-Depth North Carolina Personal Injury Law Guide Here The guide answers questions…
The Joint Commission is a non-profit organization that accredits healthcare facilities based on their approach to safe, effective patient care. In a recent report, the commission has confirmed an alarming trend: more patients are falling while receiving medical care. The report focuses on the increasing occurrence of patient falls in various healthcare settings, including hospitals,…
Undergoing any kind of surgery is both scary and stressful. For most Virginia surgical patients, the procedure will go as it should allowing them to recover and return to their normal lives feeling better. Unfortunately, patients’ recoveries can be impeded when a surgeon or other healthcare provider is negligent. One such act of negligence is…
When a person is injured in an accident caused by another party’s negligence, Virginia law allows them to pursue legal action against that party to recover financial compensation for the losses they suffer as a result of their injuries. But what happens if the at-fault party files for bankruptcy? How can the injured party collect…
If you are attempting to pursue a malpractice case after having signed a waiver, you are not alone. At best, medical malpractice claims are an emotionally draining and extremely challenging undertaking. It is not uncommon for medical facilities to require their patients to sign a consent form or a waiver prior to treatment, so it…