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Department of Justice (DOJ) Sues Promedica for Substandard Nursing Home Care in Virginia
Department of Justice sues ProMedica Health System for alleged nursing home fraud and substandard care at Virginia facility.
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Federal Decertification of Princess Anne Health and Rehabilitation Center
In an extremely rare move that highlights the severity of systemic failures in Virginia’s nursing home industry, the federal government has terminated the Medicare and Medicaid provider agreements for Princess Anne Health and Rehabilitation Center in Virginia Beach. This unprecedented action serves as a stark reminder that nursing home negligence can escalate to life-threatening levels…
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Peter Anderson Appointed to Virginia’s Nursing Home Oversight and Accountability Advisory Board
Proudly representing Rawls Law Group in building stronger protections for seniors.We are proud to announce that Peter Anderson, an attorney with Rawls Law Group, has been appointed to serve on the newly established Nursing Home Oversight and Accountability Advisory Board. Created under Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 52, this board brings together providers, geriatricians, advocates,…
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Medical Diagnostic Errors: What Virginia Patients Need to Know About Malpractice Claims
Bottom Line Up Front: If a healthcare provider’s diagnostic error caused you harm in Richmond, Virginia or surrounding areas, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice claim. Not every diagnostic mistake is malpractice, but when errors fall below the medical standard of care and cause injury, compensation may be available.Accurate diagnosis forms the foundation…
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VICP Table Injuries vs Off-Table Claims: Your Complete Guide to Vaccine Injury Compensation
Experienced VICP lawyer explains Table injuries vs off-table claims, causation requirements, and compensation pathways. Nationwide vaccine injury representation.Bottom Line Up Front: If you’ve suffered a vaccine injury, understanding whether your condition qualifies as a “Table injury” (with presumed causation) or requires an “off-table claim” (proving causation) is crucial for your compensation case. Both pathways can…
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$300,000 Settlement in Virginia Surgical Malpractice Case
Richmond medical malpractice attorneys at Rawls Law Group obtained a $300,000 settlement for a patient who required a second surgery after alleged negligence during a laparoscopic hemicolectomy.The Case DetailsDuring a colonoscopy, the patient’s gastroenterologist identified a 4 cm precancerous polyp and marked its location with an endoclip and India ink before referring the patient for…
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Hanover Caregivers Charged After Camera Captures Elder Abuse: What Virginia Families Need to Know
A family’s decision to put a camera in their loved one’s room at a Hanover assisted living facility just prevented a cover-up—and should be a wake-up call for families across Virginia.The recent criminal charges against three caregivers at Harmony Collection at Hanover tell a disturbing story. An 89-year-old dementia patient fell out of bed in…
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Do Seniors Need Cognitive Testing Before Surgery? New 2025 Guidelines Explained
New 2025 ASA guidelines recommend cognitive screening for elderly surgery patients over 65, but most Virginia hospitals aren’t following these safety recommendations. Learn what to ask your doctor.Wondering about surgery safety for elderly patients? Here’s what Virginia families need to know about the latest medical guidelines for seniors having surgery.If you or a loved one…
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Virginia Nursing Home Medical Malpractice: When Wound Care Negligence Leads to Maggot Infections
A shocking case of Virginia nursing home medical malpractice has emerged from Henrico County, where a resident discovered maggots infesting his surgical wound due to alleged nursing home wound care negligence. The disturbing incident at Parham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center highlights critical failures in Virginia nursing home infection control and raises serious questions about nursing…
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SIRVA: Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration – Symptoms, Causes, and Legal Rights
SIRVA (Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration) has become the most commonly compensated injury under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). If you’re experiencing persistent shoulder pain, limited range of motion, or other shoulder problems following a vaccination, you may have suffered a SIRVA injury that qualifies for federal compensation.What is SIRVA?SIRVA refers to…
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Virginia Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect: 2025 Crisis Affects Hampton Roads Families
Virginia nursing home complaints surged 60% between 2018-2024, with over 1,000 Virginia nursing home investigations backlogged. If you have family in Virginia nursing homes, recent Virginia Department of Health inspection reports reveal disturbing Virginia nursing home abuse and neglect conditions that require immediate attention.Virginia Nursing Home Neglect Crisis: Shocking Inspection FindingsVirginia Department of Health inspectors…
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Virginia Birth Injury Fund vs Medical Malpractice Lawsuit: Which Is Better for Families in 2025?
If your child was injured during birth in Virginia, you have two main legal options: the Virginia Birth Injury Fund or a traditional Virginia birth injury medical malpractice lawsuit. Recent problems with the Virginia Birth Injury Fund show why many Virginia families get better results with medical malpractice litigation. What Is the Virginia Birth Injury…