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Medical Malpractice
- Informed Consent and Medical Malpractice in DC
- 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
Car / Truck Accidents
- What Should I Expect in My Fairfax Truck Accident Case?
- Top 5 Factors in Deadly Virginia 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
Birth Injuries
- DC Birth Injury Attorneys Discuss Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC)
- Did a Delayed C-Section in Virginia Cause Your Baby’s Birth injury?
- 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 Injuries
- Is there a Difference Between Right and Left Brain Injuries in DC?
- How to Cope with a Serious Brain Injury in DC
- Traumatic Brain Injury: Warning Signs and Symptoms
- The Consequences of Concussions: Is Your Child at Risk?
- Long-Term Conditions Caused by Traumatic Brain Injuries
Spinal Cord Injuries
- Are You Eligible for a Spinal Cord Injury Settlement in Virginia?
- 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
- Serious Accidents Can Cause Permanent Paralysis in DC
- 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
Spinal Cord Injury 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"
General
How Could A Statute of Limitation Affect My Medical Malpractice Case?
http://www.shevlinsmith.com A statute of limitations is an important factor to consider when deciding whether or not you want to pursue your potential medical malpractice or negligence case. The statute of limitations is the deadline to file your case and varies by state and several other factors. For example, Virginia has a 2 year statute of limitations while Washington DC has a 3 year deadline. There are sometimes exceptions to these rules the case involves minors, governmental agencies, fraud and foreign objects that are left inside a patient’s body. Because every case is different and statute of limitations varies depending on these factors, it is important to speak with an attorney so you will know exactly how much time you have. The lawyers at Shevlin Smith have experience dealing with medical malpractice cases in Virginia and the District of Columbia. If you find that you have any questions or would like to arrange your free consultation, give us a call anytime at 703-591-0067.
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General Questions
- Do I have a case?
- Can my online presence affect my lawsuit?
- If I was injured due to the negligence of another person, should I seek medical treatment?
Car / Truck Accidents
- I have been injured in a car or truck accident and I am now receiving calls or letters from the insurance company of the person who caused the accident. What should I do?
- What information can I provide to an attorney to assist the attorney in the review process of my case?
Birth Injuries
- What if I suspect that my child’s injury was caused bymedical negligence at birth?
- How is negligence proved in cases of birth injuries?
- What are the main types of birth injury cases?
Medical Malpractice
- Is there a cap or limit to the amount of monetary damages that an injured patient can recover ina medical malpractice case filed in Virginia or the District of Columbia?
- Will my medical malpractice case require expert witness testimony, and how do you select an expert witness?
- How does one know if he or she is a victim of medical malpractice or negligence?
Brain Injuries
- What is a concussion?
- If I have suffered a concussion, does that mean I have suffered a permanent brain injury?
- What are the symptoms of a subtle or mild brain injury?