Pharmacists play an extremely important role in our healthcare system. They have the responsibility to make sure that patients are given the right medications in the right dose. Any negligence or error on their part can have serious consequences and put patients’ lives at risk. If your pharmacist mistakenly filled your prescription with the wrong…
If you have suffered an injury or harmed in any other way as a result of a medical professional’s negligence, Virginia law grants you the right to file a tort claim against them and seek compensation. Establishing liability in a medical malpractice claim, however, can be a challenging task, as you need to establish the…
Surgical errors can result in serious harm to the patient. If the injury occurred because of the negligence of the operating surgeon, you may have a case for medical malpractice. The legal process for filing your medical malpractice claim in Virginia in these cases must be carefully followed. It is best to have an experienced…
The statute of limitations in Virginia has relatively complicated rules when it comes to medical malpractice cases for minors. According to Virginia Code § 8.01-243.1, entitled “Actions for Medical Malpractice; Minors” an injured child who is below the age of 8 can file a medical malpractice claim up to his or her 10th birthday (until…
Medical negligence of any kind can be traumatizing because patients trust doctors with their life and expect them to take maximum care to protect their well-being. One of the most unfortunate forms of medical negligence may occur when a doctor or the medical team carelessly leaves a foreign object or tool inside the patient’s body….