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Injury Lawyer to Help People Hurt During the Capitol Riot

Feb16
Riot in the capitol concept.

The Law Offices of Dr. Michael M. Wilson, M.D., J.D. & Associates Helps People Hurt During the Capitol Riot The riot at the U.S. Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump quickly became violent, leading to the death of...

VA Should Abolish Its Medical Malpractice Damages Cap

Feb4
Sad doctor thinking on surgery errors.

As a medical malpractice attorney and physician working in Washington, D.C., and Virginia, I would like to offer my full support for a proposal to eliminate Virginia’s limit on medical malpractice damages. A recent article in the Washington Post makes...

What is the Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death in Washington D.C.?

Jan7
A woman wondering if she should file a medical malpractice claim or a wrongful death claim after her husband dies during a medical procedure.

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider harms a patient by failing to follow the recognized standard of care. Wrongful death is the death of a person that is caused by the wrongful act or neglect (failure to act) of...

Criminal Neglect at a Nursing Home for Military Veterans

Dec8
Veteran at a nursing home speaking with his doctor.

Of all the victims of the COVID-19 crisis across America, residents of congregate settings like nursing homes are one of the most vulnerable. Veterans’ facilities have been particularly hard hit, resulting in the nation’s first criminal indictments of two leaders...

‘Take Home’ COVID Lawsuits

Nov23
Waitress working with facemask on during the Covid-19 pandemic..

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created countless challenges for workers and businesses alike. Many businesses closed temporarily to protect their employees, while others had to find new ways to do business without placing workers or customers at risk. There are...

How to Sue Over Surgery Complications

Oct6
Surgical errors cause complication to patient in Washington, D.C. hospital.

When a patient undergoes surgery, a positive outcome is never guaranteed. However, if a surgery patient suffers harm due to a preventable medical error, the injured patient and/or family members may be able to sue to recover compensation for their losses...

COVID-19 Medical Malpractice Claims for Missed Diagnosis

Sep9
Patient in Washington D.C. ICU after misdiagnosis of COVID-19.

One of the more baffling aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic is that the coronavirus affects people in different ways. This is one of the virus’s main dangers. A person can be infected with COVID-19 and experience no symptoms and thereby...

Coronavirus Transmission in Jails Like a Ticking Time Bomb

Jun17
Coronavirus transmission in jail.

The highly contagious COVID-19 virus has been spreading widely through correctional facilities in Washington, D.C. Facilities where many people live in close quarters and share common spaces are referred to as congregate housing. Prisons and jails are some of the...

What is the Most Common Cause of Malpractice Suits Against Physicians?

Jun2
Doctors' giving bad news to a patient.

Injuries due to medical malpractice are the third-leading cause of death in the United States after cancer and heart disease. Family members grieving the loss of a loved one due to medical error may be able to pursue compensation for their losses, such...

Attorney Michael Wilson Quoted in Courthouse News About COVID-19 Liability Claims

May19
Covid patient to file for liability claims from being infected through healthcare professionals.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has certainly raised medical questions nationwide, but also some unprecedented legal ones. One is whether doctors and other healthcare professionals can be held liable for patients that develop COVID-19 after being treated for unrelated conditions. Michael Wilson...

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