Medical Malpractice Communication Issues Failure to communicate between health care providers is a frequent cause of serious medical injury. Many hospitals use the “National Patient Safety Goals” published by the Joint Commission. This is a basic standard. These goals, referred … Continue reading
Medical device injuries give rise to either a product defect claim or a medical malpractice claim. Medical Device Personal Injury May Produce Two Claims In the course of surgery doctors may install medical devices. Those medical devices are subject to … Continue reading
Lyme Disease Malpractice Lyme disease can be crippling. It is typically contracted from deer ticks. The tick bite produces a painless red circle surrounding the bite. That circle appears shortly after being infected. This is called a bull’s-eye rash. However … Continue reading
Personal Injury Family Immunity Virginia, in general, has abolished the defense of interspousal immunity for tort actions. What that means is that one spouse may sue another spouse. The action may be for negligence or intentional conduct causing injury. Divorce … Continue reading
You would think that the topic of auto insurance is a simple one. Years ago some insurers began writing auto policies in what they call plain English. Plain English to an insurer is not plain English to the rest of … Continue reading
In the tri-state area that we live in, Med Pay/PIP coverage is confusing. Med Pay stands for medical payments coverage. More precisely as that term is used in Virginia, it is medical expense benefits coverage. However the term is … Continue reading
Heartburn or what may be called esophageal reflux is something that most of us experience at one time or another. In its more extreme form it can develop into what is called gastroesophageal reflux disease also known as GERD. Esophageal Reflux … Continue reading
Gastric bypass surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, has become a staple of the practice of many surgeons. Gastric Bypass Malpractice This complex surgery is generally done laparoscopically. It involves cutting into the stomach to create a smaller pouch to … Continue reading
Hospital liability arises from a number of sources. In looking at this issue it may be best to start by getting a sense of how the hospital is viewed in that area. Its overall reputation may lead you to areas … Continue reading
Hand Injury Malpractice-Orthopedists Hand injuries, whether they come in the form of bruises, breaks or cuts, can be tricky. There are a number of surgeons who hold themselves out as hand surgeons. Some of them are cosmetic surgeons who also do hand … Continue reading
“I have been a client of Brien Roche for over 25 years and continue to receive exception service. Over the years he has represented in numerous situations including very large commercial transactions, business issues and others. His advice is invaluable as he listens well and is very measured in his responses. He will give you options and the pros and cons of each for you to decide what is your best course of action. I strongly encourage anyone to meet with Brien before they decide who to hire to represent them.” - Clifton Killmon
© 2024 Brien Roche Law
