Medical Malpractice Blog

The Law Offices of Dr. Michael M. Wilson, M.D., J.D. & Associates Helps People Hurt During the Capitol Riot The riot at the U.S. Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump quickly became violent, leading to the death of...

As a medical malpractice attorney and physician working in Washington, D.C., and Virginia, I would like to offer my full support for a proposal to eliminate Virginia’s limit on medical malpractice damages. A recent article in the Washington Post makes...

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider harms a patient by failing to follow the recognized standard of care. Wrongful death is the death of a person that is caused by the wrongful act or neglect (failure to act) of...

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created countless challenges for workers and businesses alike. Many businesses closed temporarily to protect their employees, while others had to find new ways to do business without placing workers or customers at risk. There are...

When a patient undergoes surgery, a positive outcome is never guaranteed. However, if a surgery patient suffers harm due to a preventable medical error, the injured patient and/or family members may be able to sue to recover compensation for their losses...

One of the more baffling aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic is that the coronavirus affects people in different ways. This is one of the virus’s main dangers. A person can be infected with COVID-19 and experience no symptoms and thereby...

The highly contagious COVID-19 virus has been spreading widely through correctional facilities in Washington, D.C. Facilities where many people live in close quarters and share common spaces are referred to as congregate housing. Prisons and jails are some of the...

Injuries due to medical malpractice are the third-leading cause of death in the United States after cancer and heart disease. Family members grieving the loss of a loved one due to medical error may be able to pursue compensation for their losses, such...

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has certainly raised medical questions nationwide, but also some unprecedented legal ones. One is whether doctors and other healthcare professionals can be held liable for patients that develop COVID-19 after being treated for unrelated conditions. Michael Wilson...

Many patients are harmed by medical errors every year. But not every medical error involves malpractice by the doctor or other health care provider. Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional injures a patient by failing to follow the recognized...