Everyone at Shevlin Smith is pleased to congratulate attorney Thomas G. Smith for being selected as the 2019 Lawyer of the Year for the Metropolitan DC Area. Attorney Smith received this prestigious award for his work in the field of plaintiff’s medical malpractice. The award for Lawyer of the Year for the Metropolitan DC Area is given out by Best…
Most of us communicate with many different people throughout the day, never even giving it a second thought. This is because the ability to speak is often taken for granted; however, communicating involves different parts of our brain and is actually rather complex. So it’s no wonder that a brain injury can cause communication problems. During communication, the brain engages…
The Million dollar Advocates Forum is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. The organization was found in 1993. Fewer than 1% of U.S. attorneys are members. Michael Shevlin has been certified as a life member of this forum. Read More About Michael Shevlin Named to Million Dollar Advocates Forum…
Making a recovery after brain damage can be uncertain. In some cases, full recovery is achieved; however, some people may never be able to make a full physical recovery. As with any injury, the first step to making a recovery is an accurate diagnosis. Level of Brain Damage Can Be Difficult To Determine At First When a brain injury occurs…
For years, advocates of tort reform have claimed that medical malpractice lawsuits are a primary cause for the increase in health care costs. Their argument is that doctors fearing a possible medical malpractice lawsuit practice medicine defensively, which in turn results in the doctor ordering unnecessary tests in order to protect themselves against a lawsuit. A recent study from the RAND Corporation…
If you’ve been injured in a Washington D.C. or Virginia car accident, you probably have a lot on your mind. Of course your immediate concerns are your medical treatment, your family, and your work obligations. While you seek the medical care you need and make the necessary arrangements to ensure that your family and work are properly cared for during your…
A few days ago, you went to your doctor because of a persistent and blinding headache. After waiting two hours to see him, you told him about the headache. Without even examining you, he said it was probably nothing to worry about, gave you some painkillers and sent you on your way. Yesterday, you were rushed into the emergency room…
People suffer injuries far too often in normal everyday activities such as driving or walking. Although injured victims should be compensated for their injuries and losses, many people jeopardize their own injury claims because of a simple slip of the tongue or mistake they make. This is why it is very important that people find out what steps they should…