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What Is Considered Medical Negligence?

Sep6
Surgeon in the operating room.

We trust doctors and other medical professionals with our health and our lives when we’re under their care. Many doctors and other health care professionals provide attentive care, but they’re also human. They make mistakes, and sometimes those mistakes can...

Do Most Medical Malpractice Cases Settle?

Aug2
Injured man with his lawyer came to see his doctor regarding malpractice settlement.

Discovering you’ve been harmed by the negligence of a medical provider that you trusted with your health can be shocking and devastating. If this has happened to you, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses through a medical...

What Is the Difference Between Express and Implied Consent?

Jul7
Doctors on meeting with the patient concerning his diagnosis.

All patients have a right to be informed about any treatments and procedures a doctor has proposed. Physicians have a duty to make sure their patients can make informed decisions about their health. There are two types of consent that...

CDC Investigates Tuberculosis Outbreak Associated with Recalled Putty Used in Spinal Surgery

Jun28
Female patient coughing while talking to doctor showing signs of tuberculosis.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multi-state outbreak of tuberculosis in more than 100 spinal surgery patients who may have been exposed to TB bacteria through a contaminated bone repair putty. On June 2, the biotech...

Injury Lawyer to Help People Hurt During the Capitol Riot

Feb16
Riot in the capitol concept.

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...

VA Should Abolish Its Medical Malpractice Damages Cap

Feb4
Sad doctor thinking on surgery errors.

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...

What is the Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death in Washington D.C.?

Jan7
A woman wondering if she should file a medical malpractice claim or a wrongful death claim after her husband dies during a medical procedure.

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...

Criminal Neglect at a Nursing Home for Military Veterans

Dec8
Veteran at a nursing home speaking with his doctor.

Of all the victims of the COVID-19 crisis across America, residents of congregate settings like nursing homes are one of the most vulnerable. Veterans’ facilities have been particularly hard hit, resulting in the nation’s first criminal indictments of two leaders...

‘Take Home’ COVID Lawsuits

Nov23
Waitress working with facemask on during the Covid-19 pandemic..

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...

How to Sue Over Surgery Complications

Oct6
Surgical errors cause complication to patient in Washington, D.C. hospital.

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...

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