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If you are pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit in Washington, D.C., participating in a deposition is an important part of the legal process. A deposition allows both sides to gather information, evaluate testimony, and better understand the facts before a...
When a baby is born with a brain injury, parents wonder what went wrong during labor and delivery. The answer is frequently recorded on a paper printout called a fetal monitor strip, which tracks the baby’s heart rate and the...
April is Cesarean Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating families about cesarean births – when they are necessary, the risks involved, and when medical errors may lead to preventable harm. A C-section is a major surgical procedure. While it...
Medical errors affect thousands of patients every year, and for those treated at Washington, D.C., hospitals such as MedStar Washington Hospital Center, George Washington University Hospital, or Howard University Hospital, the consequences of negligent care can be life-altering. Washington, D.C.,...
A National Library of Health study of in-hospital births over an eight-year period showed 982,033 weighted records with neonatal birth trauma. That data means thousands of families face this difficult situation every year. Yet whereas some birth injuries are clearly...
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) happens when a newborn’s brain is deprived of oxygen or blood flow before, during, or shortly after delivery. Some effects may appear immediately, such as seizures or motor delays. Others — including learning disabilities — can emerge...
Although some negative medical treatment outcomes are unavoidable, others may raise concerns about whether proper steps were taken and raise the possibility of negligence. However, be aware that a medical malpractice claim depends on clear, compelling proof. To cover all...
A recent legislative effort in Virginia has renewed attention on the Commonwealth’s medical malpractice damages cap, highlighting the potential for broader changes in the coming years. Senate Bill 536 (SB 536), introduced by Sen. Mark Obenshain, was initially a narrow...
A medical procedure that causes unexpected harm can leave patients and their families feeling overwhelmed, confused, and unsure of what to do next. One of the most important steps after receiving substandard care in Fairfax, whether at Inova Fairfax Medical...
A Philadelphia jury awarded $108.6 million in a birth injury case against Jefferson Health and a pediatric practice it acquired through Einstein Healthcare Network. The verdict is the largest medical malpractice award in Philadelphia since a $183 million judgment against...
