Tort Reform in Virginia
One of the Many Problems with Virginia’s Medical Malpractice Liability Cap
Wondering what is so bad about Virginia’s statutory cap on medical malpractice damages? Read this blog to find out. If you have been injured due to medical negligence in Virginia, order a free copy of Ben Glass’s book, Why Most Medical Malpractice Victims Never Recover a Dime. »
Volunteer for Medical Malpractice Tort Reform
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... »
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. »
Frivolous Malpractice Lawsuits–Or Frivolous Defenses?
We hear all the time the complaint that lawyers are "destroying" the economy or chasing doctors out of town or increasing the cost of medicine. I see very few blog posts, news articles or critiques of the common practice of the insurance industry in frivolously denying claims on the hope that the plaintiff or... »
Washington State Supreme Court Ruled Latest Tort Reform Laws Unconstitutional
In a recent case in Washington State, the Supreme Court ruled that one of the state’s latest tort reform laws was unconstitutional. »
Should a Jury Decide What a Young Boy’s Life is Worth or the Government?
The debate over national tort reform continues. Here is a look at a tragic story and the impact tort reform would have on his family. »
$2.25 million stolen from patient by Virginia law after operating room fire
The Supreme Court of Virginia has recently upheld a verdict against an Alexandria surgeon after a flash fire erupted in the operating room and Alexandria Hospital, severely injuring a woman who is undergoing simple thyroid surgery. »