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Use of injectable fentanyl to prevent pain in knee surgery alleged to have been medically negligent. On Nov. 4, 2019, the West Virginia Record reported that a patient filed a lawsuit in state court against an anesthesiologist and the doctor’s professional practice alleging medical negligence.

New bills in Virginia have been introduced by legislators that are designed to prevent distracted driving collisions that injure and kill drivers. In Virginia, many drivers believe they can quickly check a text message or respond to a phone call safely while they are behind the wheel of a vehicle.

If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident, it’s vital that you act quickly. Here’s what you need to know.

Women in Virginia who suffer unwanted medical interventions during birth may have cause for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. While the term “obstetric violence” may be relatively new in Virginia and across this country, the behaviors behind it have been in practice for decades.

Virginia state laws are designed to help better ensure our loved ones are safe when in nursing facilities. Nursing home facilities are designed to offer our loved ones with the care they need.

Dog bite victims in Virginia may be able to seek compensation after being attacked by someone else’s pet. Millions of dogs are owned in households in Virginia and across the United States.

There are many myths about multitasking that exist, resulting in drivers dangerously doing two things at once behind the wheel. When drivers in Virginia get behind the wheel of a vehicle, many think that they can text, talk on their cellphone, eat or use their navigation device safely.

Nursing homes can offer a safe and even enjoyable environment for those who are unable to live on their own. Although many nursing homes meet and even exceed the needs of their residents, there are some that fail.

A recent study has found that many college students view drowsy driving laws as largely unenforceable. Drowsy driving is one of the most prevalent threats on the road, but a threat that is notoriously difficult to keep track of or to fight against.

Getting into a car accident is more than just a shocking and painful event — it is also expensive. Although the true cost depends on the details of the accident, anyone involved in a car crash should consider the following when trying to understand the real costs over time: