We hear a lot in the news about medical malpractice tort reform. Did you know that you don’t have to wait for a law to pass in your state before participating? Amazingly, many people did not know that you can actually volunteer your family for tort reform. If you and your family would like... »
Archive for April, 2010
Questions to Ask BEFORE Hiring a Virginia Medical Malpractice Attorney
If you are considering hiring a Virginia medical malpractice attorney, you need to know what questions to ask. Read this blog to learn more and order your copy of Ben Glass’s book, The Truth About Lawyer Advertising. »
Orthopedic Surgeon Sued Twice
We have previously written about the Fredericksburg orthopedic surgeon who failed to mark an operative site and as a result, operated on the front of a lady’s shoulder, instead of the back. His insurance company said “CLAIM DENIED.” The local hometown paper in Fredericksburg has picked up on the story and here’s a link... »
U.S. District Judge Says Court Costs Are Not Included in Virginia’s Med Mal Cap
A U.S. district judge has allowed a plaintiff to tack on court costs to his medical malpractice award, even though it would exceed Virginia’s statutory cap. Read this article to learn more about this Virginia medical malpractice case. »
Florida Psychologist is Accused of Having Sex with Client Then Billing Her Insurance Company for the Sessions
A Florida psychologist’s license was suspended after a state report found that he had billed a patient’s insurance company for sessions, when the two were allegedly having sex. »
It’s Happened Again – Woman Robbed of Nearly $1 Million Due to Virginia Tort Reform
Another victim has been robbed because of Virginia’s tort reform and the cap on medical malpractice damages. Read this blog to learn more. »