Dec
15
2011
Fight Tort Reform
Author: 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 ]
Aug
22
2011
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 ]
Jun
22
2011
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 ]
May
10
2011
Attorney Jason W. Konvicka
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 ]
Apr
8
2011
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 ]
Mar
21
2011
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 ]
Mar
7
2011
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 ]
Jan
26
2011
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
… [ read more ]
Oct
25
2010
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 ]
Jul
6
2010
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 ]
