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Can I File a Medical Malpractice Claim if I Was Misdiagnosed?

There are many different types of medical malpractice, but one of the most unsettling problems involves errors in diagnosis. A delay in a proper diagnosis means the medical condition has time to worsen or even become terminal. A misdiagnosis can also lead to a patient getting unnecessary medical treatments rather than the ones they need….

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What Medical Errors Occur Most Often in Virginia?

Medical malpractice takes place when a healthcare provider, such as a physician, medic, or hospital, causes injury to a patient by failing to provide the standard of care expected of those in the medical profession. Medical malpractice cases can be extremely complicated because they deal with issues like misdiagnosis, negligence, prescription errors, surgical errors, and…

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The Exploration of Private Autopsies in Virginia

What is a Private Autopsy? Private autopsies can play a critical role in wrongful death or medical malpractice cases or claims. Private autopsies are unique in that they are specially requested postmortem examinations used to determine the cause of death conducted by a pathologist rather than an employee from the coroner’s office.  A family member…

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What Are the Most Common Birth Injuries in Virginia?

In the United States, many births take place without complications or trauma. Sadly, about seven out of every 1,000 newborns will be affected by a birth injury. Current statistics provided by the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project show that roughly 158,000 avoidable birth injuries happen every year.   How common are birth injuries? If you feel…

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Can a Hospital be Sued for Emotional Trauma?

When you check into a hospital for treatment of an illness or injury, you expect to receive the best possible care. Sadly, your nurse or physician failed to provide you with the accepted medical standard of care, and their negligence caused you additional harm, including emotional trauma. How do I build a case for emotional…

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