THE AMERICAN WAY: A Plea for Responsibility and Accountability under the Law for All

Fight Tort Reform

Author: Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell, III

Medical Malpractice Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell, III

Medical Malpractice Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell, III

How important to you are traditional American values?  Do you believe that America rose to greatness due to hard work, self-reliance and personal accountability? Do you believe that for America to remain great, we must preserve these values as individuals and as a nation?

Of course you do.  So do I.

We… [ read more ]


Medical Malpractice “Reform” – Caps are Charity for Corporations

Medical Malpractice Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell, III

Medical Malpractice Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell, III

Author: Attorney Malcolm “Mic” P. McConnell, III

Virginia was one of the first states in America to enact special protection for negligent health care providers at the expense of their victims.  In 1976, the General Assembly enacted a $750,000 “cap” on recovery in medical malpractice cases (Virginia Code Section 8.01-581.15).  Since its beginning, the “cap” has been increased and currently stands at $2,000,000.00.  Recent legislation will… [ read more ]


Medical Malpractice: Wrong-Site Surgeries Increasing at an Alarming Rate

The Pain of Wrong-Site Surgeries: A Washington Post Article

“Wrong site” surgery, or surgery on the wrong body part, is an easily avoidable phenomenon, but the frequency in the United States is increasing at an alarming rate.  Reported occurrences have nearly doubled since 2004, and prominent health officials believe that the number of reported cases represents only a fraction of total wrong-site surgeries.  These mistakes usually  have serious consequences, as in the case of a young teenager  whose wrong-site… [ read more ]


Woman wins $1.5M for negligent in vitro therapy – Virginia Lawyers Weekly Article

Virginia Personal Injury Attorney Jason W. Konvicka

Attorney Jason W. Konvicka

Virginia Medical Malpractice Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell

Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell

Allen & Allen Medical Malpractice Team – 1.5 Million Verdict for Medical Negligence in In Vitro Therapy Case

Article By Alan Cooper
Source: Virginia Lawyers Weekly – Published: May 10, 2011

An Arlington jury has returned a $1.5 million verdict for a woman who alleged that she suffered a stroke because a physician was negligent in… [ read more ]


General Assembly Overrides Medical Malpractice Veto to Raise the State Cap on Med Mal Awards

Virginia Medical Malpractice Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell

Medical Malpractice Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell

Introduction by Attorney of Malcolm P. “Mic” McConnell, III

Virginia is the cradle of American democracy.  That proud heritage was exemplified on April 6, 2011 when the General Assembly overrode Governor McDonnell’s veto of HB 1459.  HB 1459 represented lawmaking at its best:  people governing themselves.  For years now, lawyers who speak for the victims of medical malpractice have been… [ read more ]


The Myth of “Frivolous Medical Malpractice Lawsuits”

Virginia Medical Malpractice Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell

Medical Malpractice Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell

Authors:  Attorneys Malcolm P. McConnell, III and R. Clayton Allen

A recurring theme in the call to “reform” medical malpractice litigation is finding a way to curb “frivolous”[1] claims.  In his recent State of the Union address, President Obama said:  “ . . .I’m willing to look at other ideas to bring… [ read more ]


Medical malpractice reform could exact huge costs – Reposted from Stltoday.com

Tort reform • We can’t afford to sacrifice the right to a trial by jury because of misguided political pressure.

By Christopher K. Yarbro | Posted: Thursday, February 24, 2011 12:05 am

Source: http://www.stltoday.com/news/opinion/article_2bbe527c-1d91-5714-9c09-0b70ee307f61.html

Reposted from Stltoday.com

Politicians, pundits and physicians are casting stones against individuals who seek help from the court system for substandard medical treatment. Campaigns for tort reform are re-emerging on the heels of the recent midterm elections and the controversial federal health care law.… [ read more ]


Virginia Accident Law: What Damages Can You Recover?

Virginia Personal Injury Attorney Jason W. Konvicka

Virginia Personal Injury Attorney Jason W. Konvicka

Author: Attorney Jason W. Konvicka

In Virginia, the person, company, or other organization at fault for causing an accident is financially responsible for certain damages that may result, including:

  • any bodily injuries that the injured person sustains,
  • any physical pain and mental anguish that the injured person suffers in the past or future,
  • any disfigurement (such as scarring) and any related humiliation and embarrassment,
  • any

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Tort Reform is Un-American

Virginia Medical Malpractice Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell

Medical Malpractice Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell

Author: Attorney Malcolm “Mic” P. McConnell, III

A common theme in American political rhetoric has always been the wisdom of the common man.  The Declaration of Independence states that a just government derives its powers from the consent of the governed.[1] Abraham Lincoln referred to our government as “OF the people, BY the people, and FOR the people.”[2] We regularly… [ read more ]


Determining the Statute of Limitation for Children in Medical Malpractice Cases

Virginia Medical Malpractice Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell

Author: Attorney Malcolm “Mic” McConnell, III

It has been said that you can tell a lot about a society by how it treats its children. Generally speaking, the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia take good care of their children. There are, however, exceptions to that rule. In Virginia, the legal rights of children – our must vulnerable class – have been sacrificed to give extra… [ read more ]


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