Altizer Law, P.C., Personal Injury Lawyers in Roanoke, Virginia
Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional’s conduct or act fails to meet the standard of professional care and causes provable harm to his or her patient. This error or omission may occur through ignorance, negligence, or intentional wrongdoing. Medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. [Read more…]
In several states, the sight of police drawing blood to check for drug impairment is becoming common. But is it a practice we should adopt in Virginia?
Opioid abuse and addiction are epidemic in the U.S. today. Many states (including Virginia) have laws
that permit medical marijuana to be sold and used. To date, it is still illegal to operate a vehicle while impaired under the influence of marijuana or other drugs (whether medicinal or recreational). It is also illegal to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. [Read more…]
