Death of Single Mother–$2.25 Million Verdict vs. Fairfax Surgeon
According to published reports, a Fairfax Circuit Court jury has awarded the estate of a former employee of Inova Fair Oaks Hospital nearly $2.25 million dollars following and operation to repair a failed Nissen fundoplication.
The verdict, awarded against Barry Walter, M.D. and Virginia Surgery Associates, was later reduced to $1.85 million to comply with Virginia’s “doctor and insurance company protection” law.
The patient was a single mother who left a 17 year old daughter. The case involved the alleged misuse of a device known as a Autosuture ProTracker. It was alleged that this device ruptured a vein near the heart, causing bleeding, followed by cardiac arrest.
The defendant denied any responsibility and there was no offer made on behalf of the defendants before trial.
The case was handled by attorneys Michael Shevlin and Tom Smith.
Remember. Each case is unique. These attorneys did a fantastic job but the result obtained is not an indication of what you may obtain in your case. You should consult with an experienced, board certified attorney in your area.