If you have ever had an operation, you have probably enjoyed the benefits of being given an anesthetic. Although anesthesia is used to ensure that patients do not experience pain during certain medical procedures, its application comes with more than a little risk. Anesthesiologists are responsible for safely administering anesthesia to patients which includes pre-surgical…
Virginia hospitals have a reputation for being some of the safest in the nation. Unfortunately, mistakes still happen, and the ramifications can cause catastrophic personal injuries or even negligence-induced deaths. If you were the victim of a medical mistake that caused a devastating injury, you will likely be planning to pursue a medical malpractice claim. As in…
When a person is injured as the result of being prescribed the incorrect drug, an incorrect dosage of a drug, or is given incorrect instructions for taking a medication by a doctor, health professional, or pharmacist, this may constitute medical malpractice. When a person is injured due to medication errors, a Virginia medical malpractice lawyer…
Medical malpractice due to anesthesia errors is a complex and serious issue that can have severe consequences for patients. Anesthesia is a critical component of many medical procedures, and when errors occur, they can result in life-threatening complications or long-term harm. Victims of anesthesia errors may have legal grounds to sue for medical malpractice under…
If something goes wrong during a medical surgery, you expect that your medical team will identify the problem and take immediate steps to correct it. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. Various types of abdominal surgeries—including those for hysterectomy, hernia repair, colonoscopy, prolapse repair, and gallbladder surgery—carry a risk that the surgeon will mistakenly nick or…