Under federal law, if you receive compensation for injuries you sustained due to the negligence of someone else, then Medicare is entitled to be reimbursed for the medical treatment it paid on your behalf. As you may notice, however, Medicare often does not always pay the full bill submitted by a health care provider due to discounts and co-payments made…
When a traumatic brain injury occurs, paralysis to one side of the body may be the result. And if it occurs following surgery, childbirth, or as a result of a misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose, it is possible that medical negligence could be to blame for the resulting hemiplegia. What Is Hemiplegia? The loss of motor function on one side of…
The District of Columbia does not have a law that limits or caps the amount of monetary damages that an injured patient can receive in a medical malpractice case. Virginia, however, does have a law that limits the amount of monetary damages that a person can recover in a medical malpractice case. Virginia law places a limit or cap on…
Virtually every type of medical malpractice case in Virginia and the District of Columbia requires testimony from expert witnesses. The law in both jurisdictions, with only a few minor exceptions, is that a medical malpractice case requires expert witness testimony in order to establish the appropriate standard of care, the violation of that standard of care, and the cause of…
Commercial truck accidents are a very serious problem on our interstates and highways, with many collisions ending in catastrophic injuries or fatalities for innocent motorists. In some instances, it can be difficult to determine if the truck driver was at fault for the accident, which is why we want to stress the importance of preserving evidence after a trucking collision. In…
If you were injured due to the negligence of someone else, you should sek prompt medical attention. It does not matter whether you were injured in a motor vehicle accident, as a result of medical malpractice, or by some other cause. It is extremely important that you seek medical treatment. Why?First, and most importantly, prompt medical attention will maximize your…
This question is always difficult to answer. Some injured people (especially those with less severe injuries) attempt to negotiate a settlement of their case on their own; other injured people immediately seek the assistance of an attorney. Either approach is permissible, and there is no definitive answer as to which approach is best. Be Careful When Speaking To A Representative If…
The most significant information that you can provide to your attorney is a factual description of how the accident occurred and what injuries you sustained. Other helpful information is as follows: 1. Police Report: If the police responded to the accident and conducted an investigation a copy of the Police Report is helpful. This document will help your attorney determine…
A law firm’s decision to accept a case is based upon several factors: (1) is the negligence of the doctor, nurse, or hospital clear, i.e. can we find reputable experts to criticize the care? (2) is the medical error reflected in the medical record or will it have to be established by disputed testimony (doctors win most swearing contests)? (3)…
A brain injury can be diagnosed by a number of different tests. The ease by which the diagnosis is made can depend upon the severity of the injury. For example, in cases of a severe brain injury, diagnostic studies such as an ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI will almost always reveal the diagnosis. In cases of a more mild brain…