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Do you need information about your accident, arrest or traffic ticket? If so the attorneys at Tavss Fletcher believe that our article library will help you understand Virginia law, your rights and the best way to proceed with your case. Please feel free to browse through the following sections. As always, if you have any questions at all do not hesitate to contact your experienced Virginia Beach attorney today for a consultation.
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The July Effect: Not Nearly as Fun as it SoundsDid you know that if you are a patient in a hospital in month of July you have a higher than average chance of dying from a medical error?
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Hospitals Encourage Patients to Bust Dirty Doctors, NursesA new hospital safety program encourages patients to learn more about their role in stopping doctors and nurses from making a medical mistake.
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Medical Mistakes are Still Too Common in Virginia, NationwideDespite advances in medical technology, why are doctors, nurses and other medical personnel still making so many deadly mistakes?
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What is the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice Lawsuits in Virginia?If you have been the victim of a medical mistake in Virginia, how long do you have to file a medical malpractice lawsuit? Read on to find out.
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Ensuring That You Get the Results of Your Diagnostic Tests Could Save Your LifeWhen test results do not get delivered in time, patients suffer. Learn how to protect yourself from a medical mix up in Virginia.
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One Example of How Dangerous Medical Mistakes Cause Serious Birth-Related InjuriesA $900,000 medical malpractice judgment, awarded to a Virginia woman who suffered brain damage after delivering her child, has been upheld by an appeals court.
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Types of Diagnostic Tests Used for Evaluating Breast LumpsVirginia patients are often injured when diagnostic test results for breast lumps are not given to the right doctor.
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How Electronic Medical Records Can Harm Virginia PatientsWhile many hoped that electronic medical records would help decrease the number of dangerous medical errors and mistakes in Virginia, the opposite may be true.
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Pharmacists in Virginia Beach Emergency Rooms Could Save LivesA recent study has shown that if the emergency room you visit has a pharmacist on site, you are much less likely to suffer from a medication error.
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Medical Mistakes Still Killing, Injuring, Thousands in Virginia Each YearMistakes should not be made on the operating table, in a medical office or in a clinic but the sad truth is that they are. Doctor errors harm many in Virgina.
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Can the Best Hospital in Va. Protect you From a Medical Mistake?A list of the top rated hospitals in the nation has been released. Did any hospitals in Norfolk or Virginia Beach make the list?
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Virginia Medical Malpractice: Outpatient Procedures May Be Riskier Than Hospital StaysScared of hospitalization? According to a new study, patients receiving outpatient care may even more likely to become victims of Virginia medical malpractice.
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Virginia Medical Malpractice: Get The Facts!Were you injured by a preventable medical error in Virginia? VA medical malpractice is far more common than most people realize. Get the facts in this article.
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Risks of a Hysterectomy OperationA hysterectomy, in Virginia or at any hospital in the nation, comes with certain inherent risks. These risks increase when a surgeon makes an error.
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Would you want your surgeon drinking before operating on you?Though drinking while performing surgery would be ridiculous, many surgeons may drink the night before. This behavior could lead to serious surgical errors.
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Reconstructive and Plastic SurgeryReconstructive surgery, also known as plastic surgery, is the form of surgery that works to restore form and function. Though we most often think of breast augmentations and face lifts, plastic surgery is most often done for medical, not cosmetic reasons. In this article we will be reviewing plastic surgery in Virginia and its potential for mistakes and, if warranted, medical malpractice lawsuits.
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Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation ProgramThe Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program is designed to help children who have been injured during birth. The goal of the program is to give birth-injured children access to medical care and payment for any medical expenses, hospital expenses, rehabilitation expenses and any other care that the child will need as she grows. Please read on to learn more about the program and how physicians, attorneys and medical malpractice insurance agencies came together for its creation.
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Medical Malpractice Claim- A Basic Guide for Claimants in VirginiaWhat is a medical malpractice lawsuit? In this article you will find information as it relates to medical malpractice claims in Virginia. Our doctor error attorneys hope that the information provided will help you better understand the medical malpractice lawsuit process and help you find the best lawyer to represent you in your claim.
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The Most Common Surgical Errors in Virginia and North CarolinaStories of surgical error are the stuff of nightmares. However, for too many in Virginia, they are a reality. Top surgical errors include wrong site operations, unnecessary procedures and improper anesthesia. In this article we will be looking at the most common surgical errors and what you can do if you suspect that a surgical error has been made. A medical malpractice suit may be the only way to right the wrong and get proper compensation for your injuries or the loss of a loved one.
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Common Medication Errors and their PreventionMedication errors are one of the more common medical mistakes. Errors by your doctor or pharmacist can cost you your health, even your life. Both medical professionals have the duty to ensure that the drug you are taking is prescribed in the right dose, that it will not interact with another medication and that the drug is appropriate for the diagnosed illness or disease. Please read on to learn more about the most common medication errors and how doctors can work harder to prevent them.