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9/22/2009
David O'Bryan
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Ten Common Medical Errors that Everyone Should Know About

Ten Common Medical Errors that Everyone Should Know About

Here is a link to a blog by a nurse practitioner.

Hospitals are dangerous places to go. One reason is the complexity of today's medicine it is easy to make a mistake and mistakes can be deadly. Medical malpractice is a common cause of wrongful death and when you read the list of medical errors you will understand why.

Perhaps instead of screaming for tort reform, those hospitals should be trying to prevent those deadly medical errors that lead to them getting sued. Perhaps there need to be consumer protection laws enacted to penalize hospitals for their errors.

If you have been the victim of a medical error that harmed or killed a loved one, please give Attorney Wayne O'Bryan a call at 1-800-372-4099.

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10/6/2009
David O'Bryan
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Why tort reform is a bad idea | Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer

<p><a href='http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-hiltzik1-2009oct01,0,7502095.column'>Tort reform is the healthcare debate's frivolous sideshow </a>.</p>

A recent article in the LA Times shows the problem with tort reform and how the only people who really benefit from it are the insurance companies.

The insurance companies would love to avoid any sort of health care reform that might cut into their enormous profits and just focus the debate on tort reform.

I hear a lot about "frivolous lawsuits", but any lawyer would be a fool to knowingly take on a case he or she thinks is frivolous. The main reason being that most lawyers get paid on a contingency fee basis so that if the lawyer does not get a settlement for his client, then the lawyer does not get paid. That is the way we work, and most lawyers are the same.

Believe it or not, most lawyers are ethical and are trying to help people get money from insurance companies that do not want to pay a fair settlement to a person who has suffered real injuries.

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10/14/2009
David O'Bryan
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Womans leg amputated by mistake | Virginia medical malpractice lawyer

Grandmother, 72, has leg amputated after hospital wrongly diagnoses cancer

A woman was told she had cancer in her left leg and her leg had to be removed. She got it taken off by the doctor and then test showed that she actually had no cancer in her leg.

A clear case of medical malpratice. I hope people remember this when they ask for tort reform. How much is your leg worth to you? What is your price for permanent disability because a bozo doctor make a horrible mistake?

Read more at the link above.

If you have ever been a victim of medical malpractice be sure and call Wayne O'Bryan the Virginia medical malpractice lawyer.

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5/7/2009
David O'Bryan
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AIG speaks out on Tort Reform

AIG mouthpiece Tiger Joyce, president of the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) which is funded by AIG and the other robber barons in the insurance industry, has written the latest misleading article on the state of affairs in their attempt to remove the rights of individuals to recover for their injuries (maybe they need more money for another Resort Hideaway where they can badmouth ordinary citizens).

In his article Joyce laments needed changes in the law to help consumers, such as an attempt to improve “Whistleblower” laws so illegal and unethical behavior can be properly punished. ATRA cares nothing about the consumer interest – but worries only about AIG’s profits (if they ever have any again).

He also complains about expanding Consumer Protection laws. Evidently the bailout money was not enough – Joyce wants us to keep giving to AIG through weak consumer protection laws. How out of touch can you be?
Joyce’s screed continues with complaints about statutes of limitations and statutes of repose – maybe he’s afraid that the insurance industry misdeeds will linger too long into the future, when more evidence may become available.

I am proud to be a consumer lawyer who helps individuals stand up to the insurance industry and their underhanded tactics.

For more information read The History Of Tort Reform - A Story of Corporate Greed And A Conspiracy Against Justice For The People. This article details the decdes-long attempt of corporations to change the laws to make it difficult or impossible for sick or injured consumers to hold corporations that may have caused their injuries accountable.

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