by Bettina Altizer | Apr 23, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
Always confirm your doctor’s instructions when leaving a doctor’s office, hospital, or emergency room. It is important to understand exactly what medication you should take and when to take it; if you are to follow a particular diet or an exercise regimen; if you need...
by Bettina Altizer | Apr 18, 2019 | Back and Neck injury, Brain Injury, Burn injuries, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Wrongful Death
A “catastrophic injury” refers to injuries people sustain that are quite serious and redefine lives. But what is a catastrophic injury? Definition A number of types of injuries may be considered catastrophic. The classification is not based upon the specific type of...
by Bettina Altizer | Mar 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Drivers are leaving their keys in their vehicles more often, and those vehicles are being stolen. Earlier this week, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) reported that the number of vehicles that were stolen because drivers left their keys or fobs in their...
by Bettina Altizer | Mar 5, 2019 | Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death
Seeing a new doctor? Ask this: Did your doctor lose or surrender his or her license in another state? It is an important question. Some doctors lose or surrender their licenses in one state and then simply move to another state and open a new practice. You want to...
by Bettina Altizer | Jan 15, 2019 | Auto accident, Drunk or Drugged Driver, Personal Injury, Virginia Law
Does Virginia need tougher penalties for injuries caused by drunk drivers? Two of our delegates think so. They have introduced legislation before the House Courts Committee to initiate the process of making penalties tougher for those who cause serious injuries when...