Medical Malpractice

Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Medical Battery

It is important for healthcare providers to understand that medical malpractice is not the only form of medical mistreatment that…

6 months ago

Negligent Credentialing Ruled Outside Scope of Medical Malpractice Act, Threatens Hospital Purses

A Lynchburg Circuit Court Judge has ruled that an action against a hospital for negligent credentialing and privileging is a…

9 months ago

Robyn Ayres Publishes “Stay Ahead of the Curve” to Virginia Medical Publication

Healthcare attorney, Robyn Ayres, recently wrote “Stay Ahead of the Curve” an article advising dermatology practices on how to increase…

11 months ago

Tips for Expert Witnesses in Malpractice Suits

by Robyn Ayres If you ever find yourself named in a malpractice suit or even named in a Board complaint,…

4 years ago

How Can Health Care Providers Prepare for a Lawsuit?

So you have been served with a lawsuit. You knew medical malpractice lawsuits were possible. You have heard tales about…

4 years ago

VA Governor Clarifies Liability Limits for Providers During COVID-19

Last week, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed Executive Order 60, which clarifies that certain provisions in the Virginia Code apply…

4 years ago

How NOT to Sink Your Own Battleship

From the Perspective of a Malpractice Defense Attorney and Surgeon’s Daughter by Robyn Ayres I mentioned to my father that…

4 years ago

Cardiac Clearance for Surgery

Expectations and Risks for the Cardiologist by C. Thea Pitzen Often cardiac patients, or their surgeons or primary care physicians,…

5 years ago

You Never Told Me THAT Could Happen!

Avoiding a Lack of Informed Consent Lawsuit by Robyn P. Ayres In my experience, there are few cases more frustrating…

5 years ago

Confronting the Reptile In Virginia

An article by attorney Taylor D. Brewer, "Confronting the Reptile in Virginia", was published in the Summer issue of the…

6 years ago