In medical settings, the use of breathing tubes, also known as endotracheal tubes, is a common practice to assist patients with their breathing. These tubes are inserted into the trachea, providing a clear airway and ensuring adequate oxygen supply. However, when mistakes occur during the insertion or management of these tubes, the consequences can be…
Sadly, it is not uncommon for people to sustain injuries or the loss of a family member due to the carelessness or negligence of a doctor, surgeon, or another healthcare professional at a Virginia hospital. If you went to the hospital with good faith that they would treat your illness or injury, and instead, you…
Headlines about surgical tools being left in a patient’s body or babies born with birth defects due to a hospital’s negligence are attention-grabbing. However, a quieter and perhaps more deadly type of medical malpractice is the most common of all: missed diagnoses. If you are not diagnosed with a particular condition—even after seeking medical attention—you…
By nature, claims of medical malpractice often involve complex medical concepts combined with allegations that a healthcare provider failed to appropriately apply those concepts under the circumstances experienced by a particular patient. With this in mind, it makes sense that expecting an average member of the jury to understand and fully grasp the issues involved…
If you are thinking of transitioning your loved one into assisted living in Virginia, you might assume that it is a sure way for elderly people to receive comprehensive care and attention. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Eldercare facilities sometimes fall short of quality treatment, whether by accident or intentionally. Staff and nurses…