Dealing with Medical Malpractice

Information about medical malpractice and what to do if you are the victim of it.

How Competent Is Your Surgeon?

Have you or someone you know had emergency surgery? If so, did you have time to get references on the surgeon who was assigned to you? If not, maybe you should have.

Are Veterans Getting Substandard Care Because Law Allows It?

Information about the Federal Tort Claims Act and military medical malpractice.

Memory Loss After Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury has many side effects, one of which is memory loss; TBI lawsuit.

Accommodating Employees With Traumatic Brain Injuries

How to accommodate an employee with a traumatic brain injury at work.

Why You May Need a Mesothelioma Lawyer and What to Look For If You Do

A mesothelioma lawyer is a lawyer that deals in cases involving clients who have or may get mesothelioma cancer. In case you don't know mesothelioma cancer is an extremely rare yet fatal form of cancer caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos. Typically most people who develop mesothelioma cancer are those who had jobs in asbestos related fields.

Emergency Room Errors

This is an article about errors that can happen in the emergency room and how they can be prevented.

Probate Attorneys - Sometimes A Specialist is Really Needed

Attorneys can be very useful in times of bereavement. Probate complexities can be overwhelming to a grieving survivor, and lawyers trained in dealing with such complexities can be instrumental in getting through such a time. Let's explore the ways in which hiring a probate attorney can be beneficial to the family -- even prior to passing on.

Brachial Plexus Injuries

Learn about brachial plexus injuries, also known as Erb's Palsy.

American Furniture Standards

Standards concern safety and health issues. Furniture - by its very nature - is not associated with great risks. Nevertheless, certain products have been deemed sufficiently dangerous by regulators to require the imposition of appropriate safety standards. This applies predominantly to (i) baby and children furniture, (ii) mattresses and upholstered furniture in regards to flammability, and (iii) furniture used in "high risk occupancies", such as detention and correctional facilities, hospitals, mental institutions, school dormitories etc. Standards are developed and written by Standard Setting Institutions which can be governmental or private sector entities. Regulated or Mandatory Standards are either issued by federal, state, or local governments and defined in laws and regulations, or they are issued by private institutions but referenced in laws or regulations. As a rule, regulated standards apply to the entire supply chain, including manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers and other producers/sellers of the product in question.

RI Real Estate Law -Purchase and Sales Agreements - Single Family

This article, written by Rhode Island real estate attorney Matthew Slepkow, discusses important provisions of the standard Rhode Island Purchase and Sales Agreement. This form purchase and sales agreement was drafted by The Rhode Island Association of Realtors for single family residential real estate transfers. This form can be modified and or negotiated. Buyers and sellers should carefully read the agreement before signing and should consider having it reviewed by a Rhode Island Real Estate and Title lawyer. This article addresses certain provisions of the standard purchase and sales agreements including mortgage contingencies, deposits, easements and restrictions, disclosures, inspections etc.

Getting a Second Opinion

This article is about my experience of being misdiagnosed that could have taken my life. I saw three doctors before I was diagnosed with a appendicitis.

The Benefits of Settling a Case Prior to Trial

This article explains the benefits of settling a case prior to taking it to trial, if it is in the client's best interest.

The Who, What, Why, When and How of Medical Malpractice Cases in Virginia

Do you know what a medical malpractice claim is? This article attempts to answer many of the questions people have about medical malpractice lawsuits in Virginia.

A Summary of Virginia Medical Malpractice Laws

This article discusses the laws in Virginia that pertain to medical malpractice claims.