Patient Says Hospital Radiology Department Missed Her Cancer, Then Covered It Up
A Kentucky woman is suing a hospital where she alleges employees failed to warn her of an abnormal mammogram that has now led to terminal breast cancer. Not only that, there’s evidence to suggest...
Read Full PostPrison Sentence for VA Doctor Who Misdiagnosed Patient
A Veterans Administration (VA) pathologist who admitted a substance abuse problem has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after misdiagnosing a patient who later died as a result of his actions, according to...
Read Full PostCan I Sue the Military for Over-Prescription of Pain Medication?
Addiction and abuse of pain medications – particularly opioids – has become a serious health crisis in the United States. As such, much of this crisis is believed to have been fostered by the...
Read Full PostThinking About a Home Delivery Midwife? What You Need To Know
Most pregnant women in America prefer to give birth in a hospital or birthing center, attended by a licensed obstetrician. However, a small but growing number are choosing to deliver at home, attended by...
Read Full PostStatement from Bertram Law Group on the Capitol Building Attack
Advocates for the public, the legal team at Bertram Law Group, PLLC stands for equality, justice, and accountability. As many Americans already know, an attack on the Capitol in Washington, D.C. occurred on January...
Read Full PostMilitary Birth Injury Lawsuits: What You Need to Know
Military birth injury lawsuits involve complex federal laws and medical malpractice principles. The injury team at Bertram Law Group has prepared this guide to explain what you need to know about these types of...
Read Full PostMedical Malpractice Caps: What You Need to Know
If you have suffered physical or mental injuries as a result of medical care, then you may have the right to be financially compensated for the harm you’ve sustained. As of 2020, however, thirty...
Read Full PostBertram Law Group Appears in Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
The Bertram Law Group is proud to announce that attorney Catherine “Katie” Bertram has recently been included in the Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll. This means Katie has donated at least 50 hours or...
Read Full PostJavaid Perwaiz Healthcare Fraud and Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Dr. Javaid Perwaiz, a Chesapeake, Virginia, obstetrician-gynecologist, has been accused of performing unnecessary surgeries and procedures on dozens of women. In addition to facing criminal charges, Dr. Perwaiz will also face civil lawsuits from patients...
Read Full PostPentagon Plans to Downsize Number of Military Healthcare Facilities
Military families and retirees across the country, including some nearby in Virginia and Maryland, would lose access to military hospitals and clinics under a Department of Defense (DOD) plan, according to a report from...
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