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Virginia Birth Injuries: When Medical Negligence Causes Preventable Harm
Many serious birth injuries in Virginia result from preventable medical errors rather than unavoidable complications. Understanding the...
Sep 5, 20256 min read
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Medical Diagnostic Errors: What Virginia Patients Need to Know About Malpractice Claims
Bottom Line Up Front: If a healthcare provider's diagnostic error caused you harm in Richmond, Virginia or surrounding areas, you may...
Sep 1, 20255 min read
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$300,000 Settlement in Virginia Surgical Malpractice Case
Richmond medical malpractice attorneys at Rawls Law Group obtained a $300,000 settlement for a patient who required a second surgery...
Aug 29, 20252 min read
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Hanover Caregivers Charged After Camera Captures Elder Abuse: What Virginia Families Need to Know
A family's decision to put a camera in their loved one's room at a Hanover assisted living facility just prevented a cover-up—and should...
Aug 27, 20252 min read
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Do Seniors Need Cognitive Testing Before Surgery? New 2025 Guidelines Explained
New 2025 ASA guidelines recommend cognitive screening for elderly surgery patients over 65, but most Virginia hospitals aren't following...
Aug 27, 20254 min read
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Virginia Nursing Home Medical Malpractice: When Wound Care Negligence Leads to Maggot Infections
A shocking case of Virginia nursing home medical malpractice has emerged from Henrico County, where a resident discovered maggots...
Aug 25, 20255 min read
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Virginia Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect: 2025 Crisis Affects Hampton Roads Families
Virginia nursing home complaints surged 60% between 2018-2024, with over 1,000 Virginia nursing home investigations backlogged. If you...
Aug 25, 20255 min read
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The Real Cost of Surgical Errors: Understanding the Full Impact
When surgical complications occur, patients and families often assume they're an inevitable risk of medical procedures. While all surgery...
Aug 25, 20253 min read
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$1.5 Million Settlement Secured for Child After Hospital Negligence Leads to Foot Amputation in Virginia
Glen Sturtevant and Brewster Rawls recently secured a $1.5 million settlement in Virginia that highlights the devastating consequences...
Aug 22, 20253 min read
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Pressure Ulcer Case Settles for $370,000 at Mediation
Plaintiff's 76-year-old decedent was admitted to Defendant’s Virginia nursing home in September 2022 for rehabilitation following a...
Aug 22, 20251 min read
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Virginia Birth Injury Fund vs Medical Malpractice Lawsuit: Which Is Better for Families in 2025?
If your child was injured during birth in Virginia, you have two main legal options: the Virginia Birth Injury Fund or a traditional...
Aug 18, 20254 min read
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What Virginia's 2025 Medical Malpractice Damage Cap Means for Patients
Virginia's medical malpractice damage cap has increased to $2.70 million for cases involving injuries between July 1, 2025, and June 30,...
Aug 11, 20252 min read
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