Drunk driving crashes that occur in Virginia are somewhat different from other car crashes. These all-to-frequent crashes can result in serious injuries, loss of life and property damage. Preliminary data for 2019 from the Commonwealth of Virginia indicate that 6,511 crashes involved alcohol. These crashes resulted in 176 fatalities and 4,052 injuries.
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Cataract Surgery Error Causes Blindness
When cataract surgery causes blindness in one eye, a medical malpractice lawsuit is likely. Cataract surgery has become quite commonplace in the U.S. The procedure is typically performed on an out-patient basis. When the procedure is complete, the patient goes home and allows the eye to heal. It is 
very unusual for the patient to be harmed by the negligence or error of a medical provider involved in the procedure.
When something goes wrong during a cataract procedure, the harm is often irreversible and tragic. In one such medical malpractice case, a 64-year-old woman (plaintiff) who was a retired IT professional underwent cataract surgery that blinded her in one eye. [Read more…]
