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 ]


Damages Cap Now on Tap – A VA Lawyers Weekly Article

Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell

Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell

Article Summary by Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell

In Virginia, there is no justice for catastrophically injured victims of medical malpractice. Since 1976, their inalienable rights as American citizens to trial by jury and to equal justice under the law have been stripped from them for no better reason than to keep insurance companies profitable. Meanwhile, insurance companies charge higher and higher premiums to doctors, blaming victims’ lawyers and American citizens who… [ read more ]


What is Medical Malpractice?

Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell

Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell

By Malcolm P. McConnell

I am often invited to speak to physicians and other professionals and laymen about medical malpractice issues. On such occasions, I share the same information I provide to every client who seeks my advice and assistance with a potential medical malpractice claim: I define “medical malpractice” for them. However, in my 21 years of experience, I… [ read more ]


Why I Became a Trial Attorney

Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell

Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell

By Malcolm “Mic” McConnell

I am a Richmond, Virginia native. I am a product of Henrico County Public Schools, having attended Skipwith Elementary, Tuckahoe Middle, and graduating from J. R. Tucker High. My father taught handicapped children for Henrico County Schools and supervised the County’s programs for those students.  My mother was a surgical nurse. I grew up attending and serving as a youth leader of Monument… [ read more ]


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