There are many accidents that can potentially lead to brain injuries. The brain is one of the most delicate parts of the body, and we rely heavily on this organ to think, feel, and move. Even a slight knock to the head can have serious consequences in the future, and the medical community now considers even mild concussions to be serious health concerns. If you want to avoid a number of notable issues, you should do everything you can to avoid these accidents. Of course, sometimes accidents...
Posted by Mary Alexander on 06/22/2021
With Virginia Governor Ralph Northam ordering residents to stay home to slow the spread of coronavirus, thousands of Virginians have been infected with COVID-19 so far. But can they file a medical malpractice lawsuit over COVID-19 misdiagnosis, failure to treat or administer a coronavirus test, or other forms of medical errors related to the diagnosis and treatment of the virus?The question depends on a multitude of factors, including the expertise of your Virginia medical malpractice attorney,...
Posted by William Breit on 07/27/2020
Most Virginians are not familiar with the state’s personal injury process. In fact, it can be overwhelming and scary to pursue a claim when you have no idea what happens during the lawsuit, not to mention that the process can be stressful, exhaustive, and expensive.Contact a personal injury lawyer in Virginia Beach to help you navigate the legal procedure and understand various stages of the process.Stage #1: Medical TreatmentGetting better should be your priority after a vehicle...
Posted by William Breit on 04/20/2020
We mostly stand in awe of doctors. Doctors spend years going to medical school, then more years learning their specialties. During the Coronavirus pandemic, Doctors, Nurses and other health care workers risk their lives to save others day after day in emergency rooms and intensive care units (ICU’s) across our great nation. They deserve more than a nightly round of applause. They are heroes. We are immensely grateful for the lives saved.But doctors are people, too. Doctors...
Posted by Bryan Baer on 04/07/2020
Although claims of medical negligence have been on the rise over the last decade, the true scope of the problem is only now becoming clear. Misdiagnosis in particular, has proven to occur at an alarming rate, with one recent study revealing that as many as 80,000 people die every year in U.S. hospitals due to misdiagnosis. While it is possible to hold medical providers, including physicians, surgeons, nurses, and hospitals accountable for their injury-causing negligence, doing so can be difficult,...
Posted by Walter Thomas on 02/24/2020
When a medical error occurs during surgery, it can have very devastating consequences for the patient. According to some reports, there are over 28 million surgeries that occur every year in the United States, and every year patients suffer at the hands of negligent doctors. Sadly, a study published by Johns Hopkins Medicine suggests that medical errors are the third leading cause of casualties in the country.Surgical malpractice occurs when a person has been injured because of the carelessness...
Posted by James Heiting on 07/29/2019
Whether you've suffered a slip & fall, were injured in a car accident or were bitten by a dog, many people are often left wondering if they have a personal injury claim against the liable party. It's actually fairly common to be involved in a collision or other incident and not feel the full effects of the trauma at the moment it occurs. Adrenaline, shock and human biology have ways of masking pain immediately following a traumatic event.However, over the next few days you can feel the...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 07/29/2019
Why is Reviewing Your Medical Records Important?“Looking at my medical notes helped me save my life.”In reviewing her own medical notes, Pamela Desalvo was inspired by the objectivity in looking at her PDF copy of all of her past medical histories and notes. The line “clinically morbidly obese” inspired DeSalvo to take action and begin her weight-loss journey to improve her health and overcome her weight-related issues.Reading that one line in her medical notes allowed for...
Posted by Boone Callaway on 07/15/2019
Hip replacement prosthetics are supposed to help patients relieve hip pain and improve mobility. Some hip replacement devices, specifically metal-on-metal, can lead to serious complications. The following metal-on-metal hip replacement implants are associated with an increased risk of metallosis, cobalt toxicity, pseudotumors, and eventual need for revision surgeries.DePuy Pinnacle. DePuy Orthopaedics, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, manufactured Pinnacle hip implants. The company manufactured...
Posted by Bill Kershaw on 09/11/2018
