“I was in a hit and run accident what should I do?”
“I was in a hit and run accident what should I do?” There are a lot of Hit and Run accidents out there. What to do if it happens to you? Do all you can to protect any evidence that might identify the hit and run driver. Save any photos of the driver, the car or […]
What’s an iatrogenic injury?
What’s an iatrogenic injury What’s an iatrogenic injury? This sounds like something that might happen aboard the Starship Enterprise, doesn’t it. Actually, it’s when the doctors get what they call a bad result. You and I call it malpractice or negligence when a doctor blunders and hurts you. This is an injury you have to […]
After an auto accident, call a Lawyer.
After an auto accident, call a Lawyer. Here’s why. After an auto accident collision, you are slapped in the face with baffling problems on top of dealing with your physical injuries. The legal issues are complex. You must quickly figure out which claims to make, and how. So After an auto accident, call a Lawyer. Initially, […]
Pounding the Table
Pain hurts. I know. I have seen in in my office as a personal injury lawyer. When my client comes into the office, I can see it in their eyes. As a personal injury lawyer, I often see my clients experience agony which will not go away with simple ibuprofen. Usually my clients have experienced […]
Medical Malpractice
Brain Injuries Medical Malpractice We sometimes worry about the quality of medical care our loved ones receive. Here are the facts of a recent lawsuit. A 72-year-old man was transferred to a hospital and ends up with brain injuries causing death. The patient had a history of heart disease and was having severe symptoms. His […]
Ten Reasons Why Our Clients Love Us. You are just NOT going to believe Reason #1
Ten Reasons Why Our Clients Love Us at Patton and Patton You should call us. Click on the link below for our contact information. Give us a call Here’s why you should call: #10 – “We communicate clearly” We are highly motivated to serve our clients. As a result we make sure […]
The case of the flying hotdog
One man got more than he expected in sitting down to a Royal’s baseball game. During and inter-inning promotion Royal’s mascot “Sluggerrr” threw a foil wrapped hot dog into the crowd. Unfortunately for the man attending the game, he caught the edible projectile with his eye causing a detached retina and a traumatic cataract. […]
Medical Malpractice claims: It takes more than just a bad result.
Medical Malpractice Claims. One of the difficult things about a medical malpractice claim is the complex cause-and-effect issues. Of course it is clear to you that a mistake was made and hurt you or a loved one. But to win a malpractice case in court you have to prove a great deal. There are elements […]
“Wheels of justice grind slow but grind fine” -Sun Tzu. Why does my case take so long?
Why does my case take so long? We’re often asked why a case takes as long as it does. Legal cases and particularly personal injury claims can be very complex. There are time limits involved both in filing the case is well as case management orders from the judge after the case has been filed. […]
“Captain B.J. Hunnicut: It’s all right We’re doctors”.
Medical Malpractice Ever wonder what your doctors talk about during surgery while you are under anesthesia. Those of you who remember the TV show “Mash” might have an idea. One Virginian clicked the record button on his smartphone to record his doctor’s instructions and forgot to turn it off before he was put under. As […]