Many times victims of medical malpractice want to handle their own claims—without the help of an attorney. Sometimes this is okay if the incident and injury weren’t serious; however, it is always wise to meet with an experienced medical malpractice attorney first for a free case evaluation. If you still decide to pursue the claim on your own, then you…
When you awoke, you were sitting in a hospital bed and a nurse was checking your vital signs. You had absolutely no idea what had happened. The last thing you remembered was getting ready to go to dinner with your wife. When the nurse noticed that you were awake, he immediately ran to get the doctor. When he returned, he…
Difficult or complicated deliveries can quickly cause your baby to become distressed. When this happens, your doctor must make immediate decisions to speed the birth along in order to get your baby out quickly. Unfortunately, these “life-saving” decisions, as well as the hasty way in which the decisions are carried out, can actually cause serious harm to you and your…
“It’s not brain surgery” has become a common catchphrase to explain that something isn’t complex. Brain surgery is rightly believed to complicated. Brain surgeons (also known as neurosurgeons) are generally very intelligent people; however, even brain surgeons make mistakes on occasion. Although neurosurgeons are highly trained, thoroughly educated, and well-versed in their jobs, they are also human—and all humans make…
Rain, melting snow, and man-made flooding—such as testing or draining fire hydrants—can all cause treacherous wet-road conditions that can put you and your family at risk. When pavement gets wet, the water mixes with dirt, oil, and debris, creating a slippery sheet across the road. This sheet can cause your tires to lose traction and control, hurtling into other vehicles.…
It’s been a week since you helped your son move to George Mason. Although you know he has a lot on plate, you asked him to call you at least twice a week, and so far nothing. Is he okay? Did something happen? Finally, your phone rings, and it’s his cell. “Hi sweetie. How are you?” “Um. Hello. Is this…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), children are much safer taking a bus to and from school than traveling by car. In fact, their research shows that children are 70 times more likely to arrive at school safely on a school but than in a car. However, there are still accidents involving school buses every year. Typical accidents include…
Your surgery is scheduled for 3 p.m. tomorrow at Inova, and you’re extremely nervous. Your doctor assured you that it is a simple procedure and depending on how you feel tomorrow, you can decide whether you want a local, regional, or general anesthetic. Since the surgery isn’t too invasive, which one should you choose? Is one safer than the others?…
After your accident last year, which left you paralyzed from the waist down, the doctor informed you that the first year of recovery was going to be the hardest and most dangerous. He told you to take it one day at a time, and to always be mindful of any potential problems that could be life-threatening. Well, today is the…
Most teenagers cannot wait to get their driver’s license and the keys to a car. Although driving is a rite of passage and an exciting time in a teen’s life, it is also a scary time—especially for parents. This is because statistics show that motor vehicle accidents are still the number one cause of death for teens in the U.S.…