District of Columbia Medical Malpractice Lawyers

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Can Arbitration Be Used In Medical Malpractice Cases?
D.C. has established a system of arbitration where all cases are eligible. The arbitrator's award may be entered in court and has the same force and effect as a final judgment. Subsequent to … more
Attorneys' Fees
D.C. does not place a statutory cap on the fees an attorney may recover in a medical malpractice action. more
What About The Collateral Source Rule?
D.C. bars evidence of payment from a collateral source thereby producing such evidence will not reduce the claimant's damages.

Common Personal Injury Accidents
Personal injury accidents can happen anywhere and at anytime. However, some types of accidents are more common than others. It is important to understand the most common types of personal injury accidents to that you can try to avoid them and so that you can seek the assistance of a personal injury lawyer if you have the misfortune of being involved in such an accident. Most personal … more
Defective Drug Warning Labels and Off-Label Use
When doctors prescribe drugs they usually take great care to explain the potential side effects you may experience. These warnings are repeated by a pharmacist when you pick up your drugs, and persist on the lengthy warnings labels included with every prescription. These warning labels have been approved by the FDA, often after years of rigorous trials and testing. Drug companies can spend … more

20 Tips to Prevent Medical Errors
This Patient Fact Sheet, published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, addresses … more
Five Steps to Safer Medical Care
Guide to Health Care Quality
This booklet, published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), discusses … more
Quick Tips When Getting Medical Tests
Quick Tips When Talking to Your Doctor