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22-Year-Old Drunk Driver Causes Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Virginia...
Posted on 2/2/2012
DUI Driver Causes Crash, Attempts to Kill Police Officer in DC...
Posted on 1/29/2012
Teen Dies after Being Thrown from Vehicle in Fairfax Car Accident...
Posted on 1/27/2012
Fairfax Man Dies of Injuries After Car-Pedestrian Accident...
Posted on 1/22/2012
Truck Accident Proves Fatal in Tyson’s Corner at Rush Hour...
Posted on 1/16/2012
Woman Killed in Single-Car Accident May Have Suffered Aneurysm...
Posted on 1/10/2012
Virginia DOT Driver Causes Truck Accident in Bedford County...
Posted on 12/30/2011
DC Carjacker Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison...
Posted on 12/29/2011
9 Out of 10 People Believe Medical Malpractice Information Should Be Public...
Posted on 12/15/2011
Local Teen Killed in Virginia Pedestrian Accident...
Posted on 12/8/2011
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Medical Malpractice
- ER Mistakes: A Common Cause of Medical Malpractice in Virginia
- Was My Virginia Bowel Injury Caused by Medical Malpractice?
- How Much Can I Recover in my Virginia Medical Malpractice Case?
- 7 Common Types of Hospital Negligence in DC
- New Bill May Limit Settlements for Medical Malpractice in DC
Car / Truck Accidents
- 5 Items that Can Save Your Life: What to Keep in Your Car’s Emergency Kit
- Top 5 Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Virginia
- The Slow Crash: How Semis Cause Accidents in DC Intersections
- Are DC Side-Impact Car Accidents More Deadly Than Head-On Collisions?
- When Does Drowsy Driving Become Impaired Driving?
Birth Injuries
- Virginia Birth Injuries: Know the Warning Signs of Placental Abruption
- Virginia Birth Injury: Is Your Child Suffering from Cephalohematoma?
- Can Forceps Really Cause Injuries During Delivery?
- Brain Injury at Birth: Causes and Symptoms of Infant Hypoxia
- When Should I Worry about Vacuum Extraction Injuries?
Brain Injuries
- Traumatic Brain Injury: Warning Signs and Symptoms
- The Consequences of Concussions: Is Your Child at Risk?
- Long-Term Conditions Caused by Traumatic Brain Injuries
- How to Recover from Depression after a Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injuries are Increasing in the U.S. According to 2010 CDC Report
Spinal Cord Injuries
- Living with a Spinal Cord Injury: Expectations and Recovery
- Emergency Warning Signs of a Spinal Cord Injury
- Can a Spinal Cord Injury be Cured?
Catastrophic Personal Injuries
- Do I Have a Fracture? Signs and Symptoms of a Broken Bone
- Where can I find help for the costs of a severe burn injury?
Old Firm News
- Tom Smith Named Super Lawyer
- Shevlin Smith Moves Office
- Virginia's Largest Verdicts of 2006
- Virginia's Largest Verdicts of 2005
Brain Injury
Birth-Related Articles
Medical Articles
- Report to Congress on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in the United States: Steps to Prevent a Serious Public Health Problems
- Elective C-sections performed too early 36% of the time
- Experts Worry About Rise In C-Section Births
- Millions of Seniors Use Risky Drug Combinations
- "Repairing the Damaged Spinal Cord"
Significant Court Decisions
- Virginia Supreme Court Issues Important Decision For Disputed Wrongful Death Cases
- Virginia Supreme Court clarifies the foundational requirements for the admissibility of medical literature
- Virginia Supreme Court addresses damages issue in truck accident wrongful death case
- Massachusetts Supreme Court Holds That A Doctor's Responsibility Goes Beyond Patients
- Trial Court Order Awarding Plaintiff Costs and Attorney's Fees As A Result Of Defendant's Refusal To Admit An Uncontested Fact
Car / Truck Accidents
- Large-Truck Crash Causation Study: An Initial Overview
- Speeding Triples The Chances of an Auto Accident
Tort Reform News
- Insurance companies drastically raise insurance premiums for doctors despite a fall in the number of medical malpractice case filings
- The Ten Worst Insurance Companies in America
- "The Fairness of Malpractice Settlements"
- Harvard School of Public Health study: "Claims, Errors, and Compensation Payments in Medical Malpractice Litigation"
- "To Err Is Human: Building A Safer Health System"
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Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Lawyers’ Blog
The personal injury lawyers of Shevlin Smith regularly blog about issues that are important to the rights and recoveries of medical malpractice and personal injury victims in Virginia and Washington D.C.Medical Malpractice
Study Says Fatigue Linked to ER Mistakes in Virginia
Fatigued EMS workers are more likely to cause injuries in Virginia emergency rooms. Our DC medical malpractice lawyers explain why you should be concerned. New Study Says Prostate Screenings Won’t Help Elderly Patients in Virginia
A new study finds that elderly patients may have little to gain from prostate cancer screenings. A Fairfax medical malpractice lawyer gives you the facts. Woman Suffers Brain Damage after Virginia Birth Injury
A Virginia mother suffered severe bleeding in an overnight hospital error. Learn more about hospital negligence from a Fairfax medical malpractice lawyer. Woman Suffers Mastectomy after Delayed Breast Cancer Diagnosis in Virginia
A woman finds out about her breast cancer a year late due to a hospital error. Get the facts on delayed diagnosis from a Fairfax medical malpractice lawyer. Do I Have a Valid Virginia Medical Malpractice Case?
Does my doctor’s error count as malpractice in DC? Check our list and contact Shevlin Smith to see if your doctor can be held accountable by a Fairfax medical m New Law Gives Virginia Medical Malpractice Victims Access to Hospital Records
Patients who suffered surgical errors in DC can now read the incident reports to learn what went wrong. Learn how from a Fairfax medical malpractice lawyer. FDA Says Majority of Medication Errors Due to Wrong Dosage
Wrong dosages are the main cause of medication errors in DC. Learn more about Virginia drug mistakes from a trusted Fairfax medical malpractice lawyer. FDA Cracks Down on LASIK Surgeons’ False Promises
How is the FDA working to prevent LASIK surgery errors in DC? Learn more about Virginia surgical errors from a trusted Fairfax medical malpractice lawyer.Why don’t Virginia doctors realize they have the wrong patient in surgery?
Can wrong-patient surgeries be prevented in DC hospitals? Learn more about Virginia surgical errors from a trusted Fairfax medical malpractice lawyer.Do Clinics Have the Highest Rate of Medical Malpractice in Virginia?
Are Virginia clinics just as dangerous for patients as surgical settings? Get the facts from a trusted Fairfax medical malpractice lawyer.Why do so many wrong-site surgeries keep happening in Virginia?
Are wrong-side surgeries on the rise in DC hospitals? Get the facts on Virginia surgical errors provided by a trusted Fairfax medical malpractice lawyer.Which clinics have the highest rate of medical malpractice in Virginia?
Are Virginia clinics just as dangerous for patients as surgical settings? Get the facts from a trusted Fairfax medical malpractice lawyer.Waking Into a Nightmare: Anesthesia Awareness in Virginia
Can people really wake up during surgery in Virginia? Read one woman’s story of anesthesia awareness provided by a trusted Fairfax medical malpractice lawyer.How likely am I to get an infection from a hospital in Virginia?
How do patients get deadly infections in Virginia hospitals? Find out how to avoid a hospital-acquired infection from a Fairfax medical malpractice lawyer.What can I do if my stroke was misdiagnosed by a Virginia doctor?
What problems can result from a misdiagnosed stroke in Virginia? Find out if your doctor is liable for your injury from a Fairfax medical malpractice lawyer.Car / Truck Accidents
Think Fast! What to Do if Your Car Crashes into Water in Virginia
What should I do if my car lands in water after a DC auto accident? Take these steps in order to swim to safety from a trusted Fairfax car accident lawyer.Why are “left turn” truck accidents so common on Virginia roads?
Why are left turn accidents so deadly for Virginia truckers? Get the facts on semi crashes in DC intersections from a trusted Fairfax truck accident lawyer.I’m buying a new car. Are side-impact airbags important?
Are side-impact airbags really necessary in Virginia? Get the facts on DC t-bone crashes and auto accident safety from a trusted Fairfax car accident lawyer.Spring into Safety: Top 5 Ways to Bike Safely in DC
Protect yourself from a bicycle crash with our tips on safe biking in DC. Read these and more helpful hints from an experienced Fairfax bicycle accident attorneMedical Malpractice
Car / Truck Accidents
Are Virginia motorcycle accident deaths on the rise?
Are fatal motorcycle accidents on the rise in Virginia? Learn about the worrying trend of DC motorcycle accidents from an experienced Fairfax accident lawyer.Medical Malpractice
Hospitalizations Due To Side Effects From Prescription Medications Jump Dramatically
Medication errors Medication side effectsBirth Injuries
Cephalohematoma: Symptoms and Dangers of a Common Birth Injury
What is cephalohematoma? An experienced Fairfax birth injury lawyer explains this common birth injury in Virginia and the risks to your baby’s health.Catastrophic Personal Injuries
What Kinds of Fractures Can Be Caused by Virginia Accidents?
Suffering a bone fracture after a Virginia accident? Call Shevlin Smith today at (703) 591-0067 for a free consultation with a Fairfax personal injury attorney.Car / Truck Accidents
How to Survive a Virginia Rollover Accident
Steps to surviving a rollover: Brace yourself, remain calm, call 911. Learn how to survive a rollover, avoid injury, and get everyone out safely with these tips
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Birth Injuries
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Medical Malpractice
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Brain Injuries
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- What are the symptoms of a subtle or mild brain injury?