Virginia Woman Sues Hospital for Infecting Her through IV
This news item focuses on hospital-related errors.
Info on Filing a DePuy Hip Replacement Recall Claim in Virginia
If you or a loved one suffered adverse side effects from the DePuy ASR Hip Replacement device, this page is for you. Thousands of people have suffered awful side effects from this defective product but some may be hesitant in filing a claim. They may be worried about a long, drawn out litigation process or…
What to Look For: Two Examples of Nursing Home Abuse
A big issue many people have when contemplating whether or not their elderly loved one is actually the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect. They may have strong suspicions that abuse is occurring, but aren’t quite sure where the line is and when it would be an appropriate time to speak to a nursing…
Health Care Workers May Be Held Liable for Patient Crimes
Doctors and nurses are people we’re taught to trust inherently. But when their decisions directly affects a patient’s mental state of being, we must more carefully scrutinize their choices. The Utah Supreme Court has ruled that those who prescribe medications can be held liable for the actions of their patients. To learn more, visit our…
Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Recipients Having Difficulty Discovering What Type of Devices They Have
Health and safety watchdogs are spreading the word about defective DePuy hip implants. The reason for concern is that only about 3,300 recipients of the total of nearly 40,000 recalled devices sold under the brand name ASR have been identified. As Virginia (VA) medical malpractice attorneys, we are disturbed by the fact that many metal-on-metal hip implant recipients…