Practice Areas of Williamson Petty
Medical Malpractice
Malpractice is another word for "negligence." It means that a health care provider did not measure up to the "standard of care" expected. If the malpractice caused injury (or death), then a lawsuit may be filed to recover monetary damages for the harm that resulted. At Williamson Petty we have successfully representing victims of errors by physicians, nurses, hospitals, and pharmacists.
Anoxic Brain Injuries Due to Malpractice
The lawyers of Williamson Petty LC are experienced in representing victims who have suffered brain injuries due to medical malpractice. Cases handled by our lawyers include birth injuries caused by obstetrical malpractice, delays in treating blood loss, failures in the diagnosis and treatment of myocardial infarctions (heart attacks), medication errors, failure to monitor pumps used for pain management, anesthesia errors, and failure to regulate blood sugar levels in diabetics.
Bowel Injuries
Bowel injuries can be life threatening especially if they are not treated promptly. Bowel injuries can be caused by a trauma, an untreated bowel obstruction, and surgical errors. Failure to treat a bowel injury can lead to serious infections resulting in multiple surgeries, lengthy hospitalizations, scars, a colostomy, and even death. At Williamson Petty we represent patients and their families who were harmed by health care providers who were negligent in failing to prevent and treat bowel injuries.
Retained Objects From Surgery
Foreign objects left in the body can lead to life threatening infections, bowel perforations, organ damage, and severe pain. These injuries are almost always preventable. If you or a loved one has been a victim of a retained foreign object, you are invited to contact us to discuss your legal rights.
Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facility Abuse
Nursing home and assisted living facility abuse is a tragic reality for many senior citizens. Nursing home patients are entitled to the highest levels of care that can be practically provided, but instead many suffer from medication errors, malnutrition, dehydration, pressure ulcers, falls, sexual abuse, physical assaults, and illegal restraints.
The attorneys at Williamson Petty LC represent victims of elder abuse and neglect at nursing homes and assisted living facilities throughout Virginia.
Products Liability
Everyday, defective products cause serious harm to consumers, workers and other persons affected by the products' use. In many instances, designers, manufacturers and sellers of defective products are liable for the damages caused by a product's defective condition. These types of cases often involve complex scientific and technical matters requiring a thorough understanding of not only the law which applies, but also the science and technology involved in the design and manufacturing processes. Our lawyers are experienced in dealing with such complex scientific and technological issues and enjoy the challenge of becoming knowledgeable in these areas in order to best represent our clients.
Auto Accidents
Automobile accidents are almost always preventable, but remain one the leading causes of death and serious injuries in the United States. After an accident, the victims are left to navigate the complexities of insurance coverage, medical bills, lost income, and often permanent injuries. We represent victims of complex and serious automobile and trucking accidents.
