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.

Hiring the Right Personal Injury Attorney
Hiring the right personal injury attorney to represent you is critical and can literally make or break your case. When meeting with an attorney for the first time, there are a lot of questions that need to be asked to decipher if an attorney is a viable fit for your case, and for you personally. The following are the top ten questions that should be discussed in your first meeting with … more
How Wrongdoing in a Civil Lawsuit is Investigated
Before damages can be recovered in a civil lawsuit, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant is liable for damages. The court requires that the plaintiff prove liability by a standard known as “preponderance of the evidence.” Simply put, the plaintiff must prove that the allegations against the defendant are more likely true than not true. Plaintiffs are not held … 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